Be an archaeologist! Discover the excitement of digging at the Bodo Archaeological Site and learn the basic skills of excavation and artifact identification from a professional archaeologist. The excavation will take place at the Bodo Bison Skulls Site, where a 500 year old communal bison kill site has been uncovered. This camp focuses on fieldwork, but no previous excavation experience is required. Participants will make a contribution to the understanding of precontact history in Alberta and on the greater Northern Plains. This program includes excavation, informative presentations, tours, and optional group activities.
Age: 16 years and older
Duration: 2 to 4 day camps available; daily 9 am – 4 pm.
2024 Dates:
Two-Day Dig Programs (lunch not included); $115/day
July 4-5; July 11-12; July 18-19
Four-Day Dig Week (lunch included); $125/day
July 23, 24, 25, 26
You can register for the full two or four day program, or for individual days. Registration can be completed online (see link below) or contact us at bodoarchaeology@gmail.com.
You need: to provide your own breakfast, supper and accommodations. One tipi is available for rent by request. Serviced campsites are available at Bodo. Wolf Willow B&B is located nearby. Please inquire for more information or visit our Accommodations page.
Artifact Cataloging (lunch not included); $50/day
August 6, 7, 8, 9 and August 13, 14, 15, 16
New program this year! If you’d like to learn the behind the scenes of cleaning, processing and cataloging the artifacts from the dig camp, please join us in the lab at the Bodo Archaeological Centre for hands-on with the artifacts as well as other learning opportunities. Registration can be completed online (see link below) or contact us at bodoarchaeology@gmail.com.
Great people, great area, great hands on!
2019 Adult Dig Participant
Loved the dig, loved the people, the presentations were interesting, love the sharing of knowledge.
2019 Adult Dig Participant
Bodo Archaeological Site & Centre 