San Bernardino National Forest Applied Archaeology
California
Summer 2010
Accommodations
Clothing: We will be camping at an elevation of approximately 7,500 feet. The days will be cool to warm; the nights cool to cold. Some nights the temperature may drop to near freezing, so come prepared to dress in layers. Bring at least one warm jacket and a sweatshirt or two to wear on cold mornings. Rain is always a possibility. If we do have rain showers, they are usually short but strong. We will supply you with a list of recommended clothing approximately a month prior to the start of field school.
Camping Equipment: Students need to supply their own tent, sleeping bag, and dig kit. Toilets, sinks, and cold showers are available. Students who wish to have a hot shower will have to bring a "Sun Shower" as no hot water is available in the campground; it is recommended. All students will help in running the camp and field lab: assigned activities will range from cleaning, sorting, and cataloging artifacts to assisting the chef with food preparation, clean-up at dinner, and keeping community areas clean. We will supply you with a list of recommended camping equipment approximately a month prior to the start of field school.
Meals
Tuition covers the cost of the campground and meals for five days (Monday breakfast through Friday lunch) a week for five weeks. A camp cook will professionally prepare meals. The nearest grocery stores are in Big Bear (10 miles). Besides meals, the school will provide coffee, tea, punch, and water. If you wish to keep other beverages, such as sodas or energy drinks, please plan to purchase these on your own and bring an ice chest. Students who spend the weekend in camp may use the cooking facilities.
Please let us know when you apply for this program if you have special dietary needs, as well as any medical or physical conditions. We will advise you accordingly.
Excursions
Four weekend excursions are planned. These are not covered by tuition and will require students to pay for their own gas (carpooling is advised) and food. We plan to camp out on three of the weekends.
June 27-28: Joshua Tree National Monument via Coyote Holes; Hidden Valley
July 4-5: Newberry Cave and Rodman Mountains; Topoc Maze (Needles); Colorado River Intaglios (Blythe)
July 18 or 19: Fish Traps; Idyllwild rock paintings (one day)
This program has limited free time for independent sightseeing. Please consult with the faculty about independent travel during the program.
This program has limited free time for independent sightseeing. Please consult with the faculty about independent travel during the program.