Paleocamp

Sign-up for Paleocamp High School is now closed.  We will contact all who signed up soon if they have been accepted.

What is Paleocamp High School?

For 2025, we're debuting Paleocamp High School.  Paleocamp HS, for freshman to senior students, will be November 24 and 25, with signups opening on this webpage at 9 a.m. October 24. Paleocamp HS campers will study fossils of Kansas, engage with experts, and get a crash course in how to be an effective paleontologist. Paleocamp HS is limited to 12 spots and priority will be given on a first come, first served basis. We will let you know whether your camper was accepted by October 31 at the latest.

What is Paleocamp?

Paleocamp is a free camp for fourth- to sixth-graders held during spring break at the Kansas Geological Survey.  Campers will learn about, discover, and prepare their own Kansas fossils and engage with paleontologists. Sign ups for Paleocamp 2026 will open on this webpage February 1, 2026. The camp is free but is limited to 12 spots.  We will accept campers on a first-come, first-served basis. Signups will be announced here and on our social media accounts.

What is expected for my camper?

Your camper will regularly go outside in March weather (November if it's Paleocamp High School).  Prepare your camper for outdoor conditions, including cold, rain, wind, and sun as well as tromping through tall grass and the potential for ticks.  Campers are expected to be well behaved. If they repeatedly fail to listen to counselors, they will be asked to withdraw from the program.