Advanced pre-paid registration is required.
Reservations for 2008 may be made beginning January 2, 2008
This educational simulated excavation for "Junior Paleontologists" ages 4-13 is held 7 days a week at the Mammoth Site from June 1st through August 15th. The daily session begins at 2:00 PM and lasts 1 to 1 1/2 hours. During the months of June and July, an extra morning session is held at 10:00 AM.
This is a popular program.... advanced pre-paid registration is required to guarantee a dig date; Space is limited to 16 diggers for each session. Don't be disappointed; call immediately. Reservations months in advance are advised for this popular program.
Paleontological excavation techniques are taught, including identification of replica mammoth and giant short-faced bear fossils. Replicas are buried in a special area next to the actual sinkhole. Wear appropriate clothing as participants get dirty. A parent or guardian must stay at the Mammoth Site during the program with seating available near the dig box. Photos and filming are encouraged. Participants bring home a fossil identification booklet and a Jr. Paleontologist completion certificate suitable for framing.
The Jr. Paleontologist Program fee for each child is $9.00 (tax included)
Regular Museum admission is not included in the Junior Paleontologist
Excavation fee.
Participants are required to attend the museum's 30-minute guided tour
before the Jr. Dig. On the tour participants hear the Site's history,
learn how the fossils were excavated, and why they are preserved. Note:
Regular Site admission is not included in the Junior Paleontologist Excavation
fee.
ADVANCED Reservations & Payment Required.
Space limited to 16 diggers for each session.
Don't be disappointed,
email aprilh@mammothsite.org
(but quicker to call)
605-745-6017
to schedule your reservation.
