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Dinosaur Mini-Camp
The opportunity to "work your fingers to the bones!"
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Who
The Dinosaur Mini-Camp experience is offered for an organized group of serious teenagers who want to come face to face with dinosaurs!
The group should consist of:
- an adult group leader
- 5 to 20 serious young people
- accompanying adults—suggested at least one for every five youths
What
The project site is located on a private ranch in eastern Wyoming. Camp facilities are great even though you will be sleeping in your own tent!
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The costs are based on the published fee schedule for the other participants. For 2008 these are:
The cost includes all fees and food!
Food is generally ovo-lacto vegetarian; however, some meat (beef, turkey, chicken) products can be supplied if arrangements are made in advance. Strict vegan fare is also available.
The program of activities is a structured time for learning, experiencing, listening, exploring, and working with scientists, teachers, and university students on a research project site.
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typical daily schedule
all times Texas time (CDT)
| 7:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:00am | Worship and preparation for day's activities |
| 8:30am | Lab | Quarry Experience |
| 12:00n | Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Lab | Quarry Experience |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:30pm | Lecture |
schedule
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Tools and specialized items for working in the quarries will be provided; however, each participant is responsible for bring his or her individual tent, sleeping bag, and other personal items: things to bring .
Groups are invited to come to the campus of Southwestern Adventist College to visit the preparation lab and bone storage facilities prior to the on-site experience.
Some instruction and orientation can take place so that the time in the field can be enhanced. bone facilities .
When
The ideal week to participate is either the second or the third week of the summer season.
The first week of the excavation season is spent in organizing the existing group, opening and establishing the quarry parameters for the season, and, for the new students, gaining some experience in the process.
The last of the four weeks is spent in finishing up any exposed bones and closing the quarries and the camp for the season.
Therefore, the middle two weeks can provide the best opportunity for the Dinosaur Mini-Camp experience.
Since Saturdays are non-quarrying days and Sundays may have some other activities, the ideal day of the week to arrive is:
| three-day experience | arrive: | Sunday,
Monday, or
Tuesday | leave: | Wednesday,
Thursday, or
Friday |
| four-day experience | arrive: | Sunday or
Monday | leave: | Thursday or
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The table is assuming arrival and departure times in the late afternoon of the respective days.
Of course, if your group wish to join the worship activities on Saturday, then we would welcome you to schedule your time in the camp over the weekend!
How
The group leader:
- fills out the application
- works with the Project Leaders
- arranges for transportation to and from the site (detailed directions are available)
- is responsible for:
- proper filling out and signatures for all liability forms for every youth (for minors, parent or guardian signatures are required)
- paying the appropriate fees
Deadline: 1 May
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