Kansas Archeology Training Program (KATP)KATP, held each June, offers a unique opportunity for members of the public to work alongside professional and avocational archeologists. Participants assist archeologists in excavating sites, clean/catalogue artifacts in the lab, and learn related techniques in various courses, which may be taken for college credit. The volunteer program was established in 1974 and continues under the joint sponsorship of the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS) and the Kansas Anthropological Association (KAA). No prior experience is necessary to take part. Participants may participate in the full two weeks of activities, or may attend as little as a single day. Reports detailing the results of KATP events are published in various archeological publications. For information on upcoming KATP field schools, see each year's January/February issue of Kansas Preservation. Current KATPPast KATP Field SchoolsThe sponsoring organizations do not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of their programs. Participants must be at least 10 years of age, and those younger than 14 must work with a parent or other sponsoring adult. A legally responsible adult must accompany participants between 14 and 18 years of age. For more information about this program contact Virginia Wulfkuhle, Public Archeologist
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