Geology Field Camp[


Youth Geology Field Camp June 7-10, 2009 If you like outdoors, then Geology Field Camp is for you! This camp provides an understanding of the earth. How does it work? Minerals, rocks, magmas, landforms.......
Some things that you will do and learn: Minerals, Rocks and Fossils Basic Geology Learn to use topographic maps Learn to read compass Understand geologic maps Understand water, landslides, earthquakes Learn geology of the Black Hills Live the life of a field geologist for five days Understand making of mountains and landforms Know about volcanoes and magmas Collect minerals, rocks and fossils
Field Camp gives you a chance to experience outdoors college life. You will have roommates in tents, eat real outdoor cooking, visit the museum of geology, library and research labs, and go on field trips to see geologist in action at real geology camps and local industries. Camp will start Sunday, 6:00 PM at MI parking lot and end Friday after at noon at the same place. This is an overnight camping activity. We will set up tents for the entire week. Counselors are assigned to the campers in a ratio of one for every ten campers. View pictures of 2007 camp Grades 9-12 Registration fee: $275 (includes camp activities, transportation, room and board)
Please contact Educational Programs at (605) 394-2693 or http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/learn/youth/geologyfor more information.