The KAA and the Kansas Historical Society have officially partnered on the KATP field school since 1975. The field school allows the public to work alongside professional and experienced avocational archeologists. Participants will have opportunities to help conduct archeological surveys and excavations and process, clean, and catalog materials in an archeology lab. 

Click the link below to register on the KHS website

Registration Packet
Link to the KHS Registration Page

Field School Requirements at a Glance

  • Experience: No prior experience is necessary as training is provided. All KATP participants are required to attend classes on orientation and archeological principles, which last around four hours and are available each day.

  • Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 12 years old. Individuals between ages 12 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or sponsoring adult.

  • Attendance: Individuals can participate for a single day, a weekend, or the entire field school. Registration for field school activities is limited per day and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Fees: Members of the KAA or the Kansas Historical Foundation can participate at a discounted rate; the fee is $35 for standard participants, $25 for participants 65 and older, and $15 for students currently enrolled at a middle school, high school, or college. Nonmembers of the KAA or the Kansas Historical Foundation will pay $90 for registration.

  • Registration: Registration is available online from March 15 through May 29, 2026. 

 

This year’s Field School will be headquartered in Russell, KS.