CAA Geophyhics Field School

Location: Kampsville, IL 62053, USA

Season: June 14, 2026 to June 27, 2026

Application Deadline: June 7, 2026

Deadline Type: Exact Date

Website: https://www.caa-archeology.org/programs/geophysics-field-school/

Program Type:
Field School

RPA Certified:
No

Affiliation:
Center for American Archeology

Project Director:
Dr. Jason L. King

Project Description:

Geophysics for Archaeological Investigations is an intensive two-week field school for students wanting to learn geophysics survey, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological sites. Fieldwork will focus on ground-penetrating radar and magnetometry at archaeological sites in the Lower Illinois Valley.

The geophysics field school is operated in partnership with the Vanderbilt Institute for Spatial Research.

Period(s) of Occupation: historic, precolumbian

Project Size: 1-24 participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: 2 weeks

Minimum Age: 18

Experience Required: None

Room and Board Arrangements:
Tuition includes room; breakfast, lunch, dinner (Monday-Friday); supplies, and instruction. Participants will stay at one of the CAA’s dormitories. Rooms are at minimum double-occupancy. Dormitories have refrigerators, microwaves, hot plates, and grill. Participants are responsible for making their own transportation arrangements; the CAA can provide shuttle service to and from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport or the Alton, Illinois Amtrak station for an additional cost.

Academic Credit:
Credit for is available for the Adult Field School through Illinois State University. The schedule, requirements, and program are the same as the non-credit option, however this option does include additional costs for the ISU credits. Enrollment for credit will open February 2026.