2026 Training Program
Information coming soon…

Please note that you MUST be an AAS statewide member in order to register for and participate in the Training Program.

Students can find the scholarship application materials on the “Grants and Scholarships” page from our Home Page. Reach out with any questions!

Before registering, please review our Information Article, which came out in the March/April Issue of Field Notes, Newsletter of the AAS. The article has information about camping, seminars, and other logistical concerns.

Register for your 2025 AAS Membership ahead of time before the registration form is released.

Plan out your schedule with family, friends, and work in mind. You can come for 1 day up to the full 2 weeks, so you can be flexible!

Fill out the registration form ASAP. We will only have 100 volunteer spots this year, so we’ll book up quickly!

Plan your camping or hotel situation. Camping is at Willow Beach Campground, and you’ll pay for camping on your Training Program Registration Form. Hotel booking is the responsibility of the volunteer. The AAS does not handle hotel booking for participants.

Ask questions! Especially when filling out our forms or creating a plan, please read everything carefully! We’re always here to help if you email aasociety@arkarch.org or call 4795753557.

Last Year’s Schedule (for example)

Thursday, May 29 – Friday, May 30: Field & Lab Setup

Saturday, May 31: Field & Lab Activities Begin

Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6: Week 1 Seminars

Saturday, June 7: PUBLIC DAY! Come on out to see the lab, fieldwork, and ask archeologists questions!

Sunday, June 8: AAS Site Stewardship Workshop

Monday, June 9: DAY OFF!

Tuesday, June 10 – Saturday, June 14: Week 2 Seminars

Saturday, June 14: Last Day in the Field/Pack Up!!

Sunday, June 15: See you in 2026!

Seminars Offered

Annual Seminars:

Basic Excavation (Week 1 & 2, Full Day)-

Basic Lab (Week 1 & 2, Half Day PM)-

Site Survey (Week 1 & 2, Full Day)-

Rotating Seminars:

**You may have seen Photo/Video Notices around the State Park, excavation area, and other locations. Click here to view the full photo/video release statement.**

Click here for a list of previous AAS Training Programs