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Sometime in the early 5th century BC a future Greek archaeological site was created that happened, by its very nature, to encapsulate a great deal of the meaning concerning what it meant to Greeks to be Greek. By this I mean it recalled certain informative and quintessential ideals of Heroism and Identity which mattered at the very beginning of what has come to be known as the Western Tradition, in the long shadow of which many of us still live. This site is located near the Temple of Aphaia, on the mountain at the heart of upland Aegina, an island in the Saronic Gulf south of Athens. This island’s history is part of the fabric and backdrop of the titanic events that made Greece and its city states the starting point for thedevelopments and changes which overtook Europe in the succeeding centuries. Think of Marathon. Plateia. Salamis. Thermopylae! If you wish to learn about what kind of crucial data archaeology can make useful to history, take this class. The techniques of archaeology will take center stage as we excavate this site but it is the wider meaning with which the results will put us in touch that comprises its real value: what were those Greeks thinking? Why? How do we know? And what has it got to do with us, 2,600 years later? These and other pressing questions will be asked and answered at this camp. The excitement of learning fundamental things about the human condition, admittedly from an ancient Greek perspective, will be palpable don’t miss it.

General Information
  • Camp will run from 9-12 for half day campers (5-7 year olds) and from 9-4 for the full day.
  • Remember that you should come dressed for the weather, with snack, drink and lunch, and possibly bug spray.
  • Don’t forget our feast and exhibit scheduled for midday on Friday, July, 18th after which diggers should plan on being picked up by 2pm.
  • Note also that this particular camp has not been taught at Guilderland before.

Instructor's Experience
  • Geof Purcell is a professional archaeologist who found his true vocation teaching children.
  • He has studied since the mid 1970s in California (BA), Arizona (MA) and New York (unfinished PhD) and has traveled the world and excavated across the USA as well as in Egypt, Mexico, Serbia, Greece and Scotland.
  • He had been teaching children as part of his business, The Archaeological Perspective, since the early 90s.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Archaeology - Greek (Half Day) 
48 		5y - 7y N/A MTuWThF  07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Western Turnpike Golf Course Pavilion 		$200.00 R, $200.00 NR
 
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Archaeology - Greek (Full Day) 
49 		7y - 14y N/A MTuWThF  07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Western Turnpike Golf Course Pavilion 		$320.00 R, $320.00 NR
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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