Summer is right around the corner and the ETSU and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum at the Gray Fossil Site invites students ages 8-12 to pre-register for Paleo-Pioneer Camp scheduled during the month of July.
With only four one-week sessions for just 30 campers per week, available spots will fill quickly as summer approaches. Session 1 runs July 7-11, and Session 2 will be held July 14-18. Session 3 is planned for July 21-25, and Session 4 takes place July 28-Aug. 1.
Students who have completed grades 2-6 will explore the various aspects of the scientific field alongside expert paleontologists with ETSU’s Don Sundquist Center of Excellence in Paleontology.
Starting at 8:30 a.m., an adventure-filled experience awaits the campers until they leave at 4:15 p.m.
Some activities include dry screening for fossils on the dig site, identifying micro-fossils in the lab, making “slime,” hiking fossil site grounds, and various arts and crafts.
Those with Natural History Museum Family Level Memberships will receive a $10 discount off the fee. Additional fee information and printable forms for registration and other requirements are available at www.grayfossilmuseum.com.
For more information, call toll-free 1-866-202-6223 or visit the museum’s Web site.
The ETSU and GSB Natural History Museum and Visitor Center at the Gray Fossil Site is located less than two miles from Exit 13 on I-26.

Author