Field School Camp and Field Information
GENERAL CAMP RULES
(they will be modified as appropriate for each field season)
- No pets.
- No firearms or hunting.
- No trail bikes.
- No campfires. Cooking must be done on camp stove or
fire-containing grill.
- No individual septic or soakage pits.
- Keep your campsite and surrounding area clean. Bring an
adequate supply of heavy duty trash bags; take filled bags to the designated
disposal area. Don’t leave food outside.
- Curfew for the camp area is 11:00 PM. After 11, singing and
other such activities will be confined to the established party area.
- Parents or sponsors will be responsible for minors whenever the
minors are not participating in an established TAS Field School program.
Children under the age of 7 must be under adult supervision at all times.
- No illegal drugs as defined by law on the TAS campsite, field
work areas, or other property.
- Buildings are off limits except for authorized use.
- Avoid unnecessary trips, drive slowly, and stay on roads.
- Do not pick up arrow or dart points or other artifacts unless
authorized by the Principal Investigator. Archeologists will tell you what
samples Field School participants will collect during authorized activities.
- Leave the facilities in better condition than you found them.
For a pleasant experience at Field School proper equipment and
appropriate clothing are essential. The following items are recommended:
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CAMP
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Shelter and shade
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Tray to carry meals
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Comfortable clothing and shoes
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Cot or sleeping bag
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Water jug
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Personal & housekeeping items
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Flashlight & batteries
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Table
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First aid kit including tweezers
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Lawn or camp chair
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Trash bags
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Insect repellant & sunscreen
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Ice chest
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Raincoat
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Bathing suit
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Drinking cup, utensils, etc.
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Light jacket
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Shower shoes
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SURVEY CREW MEMBER
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Lightweight leather hiking or work boots
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Canteen, at least 1 quart
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Long pants – cotton jeans or khakis
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Compass that can be adjusted for magnetic declination (inexpensive model is
Brunton 9020G Classic, ca. $10)
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Lightweight, long-sleeved shirt – 100% cotton best
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Watch
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Hat, with brim
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Sunglasses & bandana (recommended)
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*Gloves
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*Sunscreen & insect repellant (non-aerosol) |
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*Water |
*Snack
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Tweezers & Band-Aids
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Hand gel or antiseptic wipes
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Lightweight backpack containing the following:
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*Clipboard & acid-free paper
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Small notebook for journal (acid-free preferred)
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*Pencils (#2 or #2H; if mechanical, .05 mm preferred; don't forget an eraser,
too)
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*Metric tape measure (3 meter or 5 meter; Stanley Power Lock is a common brand)
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Knife, all purpose
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Whistle to summon others (handy during survey work; walkie-talkies also
effective)
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Strong cord to lower packs
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Ruler, inch and metric
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EXCAVATION CREW MEMBER
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Comfortable clothes and shoes
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*Hat
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*Gloves
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*Sunscreen & insect repellant (non-aerosol) |
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*Water |
*Snack
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*Knee Pads |
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Digging Kit:
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*Clipboard & acid-free paper
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Small notebook for journal (acid-free preferred)
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*Pencils (#2 or #2H; if mechanical, .05 mm preferred; don't forget an eraser,
too)
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*Trowel, pointing, about 2.5 x 5.0", blade sharpened both edges, beveled from
top down, bottom flat, not like a knife - Marshalltown is most common brand used
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*Metric tape measure (3 meter or 5 meter; Stanley Power Lock is a common brand)
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30-meter tape (optional; especially handy during survey work)
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*Line level (sturdy rigid plastic; avoid aluminum w/bendable string supports)
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*Twine
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*Small paintbrushes, about 1.5" and 2.5" or 3"
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*Bucket |
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*Small, flat scoop (dust pan or coal shovel) |
*Whiskbroom
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*Shovel, flat, square blade (sharpened w/bevel on top side, bottom flat and not
beveled)
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Dental picks |
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Bamboo splints
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Flagging tape (orange, blue, or blue-white striped preferred)
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Compass, inexpensive plastic model that hangs around your neck |
All-purpose knife
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File, 8", 10" or 12" mill bastard (for sharpening trowel and shovel)
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Plastic tool box for excavation tools
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*Both Adult and Youth crews need these items
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