Unearth bones, cast plaster models, and discover paleontology while digging up actual bones! Campers will familiarize themselves with dinosaurs and archeological techniques through a variety of activities. Campers will draw and identify several dinosaurs as well as create a clay model of their favorite dinosaur. Small bones will be unearthed from a synthetic stone block and then assembled into a small scale model. A Plaster-of-Paris cast of either their hand or foot will be made the day before the dig to take home. The week will culminate with Young Indiana Jones’ working on their own dig site plot.

On Tuesday, the young archeologists and staff will venture to Cranbrook Science Museum to experience the greatness of the dinosaur in person. Campers will be transported by Oakland Yard staff to and from the museum and return in time for their 11:30 lunch time. Cost of camp includes museum fees.

On Friday, archeologists will be given a plot, and then embark on the unearthing of replica bones under supervision. As they progress with brushes and small shovels, our young diggers will discover life size t-rex teeth, Velociraptor claws, and a reduced scale T-rex skull replica. Lunch will be served daily at 11:30am for all participants in this camp. This camp is open to boys and girls, ages 5 to 7.

Class size limited to 12 campers per session.




Can you believe this young paleontologist found this rare
dinosaur bone in volleyball court #3. (wink, wink)!


Campers pause for a photo during their visit to the
Cranbrook Science Museum.