About This Program
The Field Paleontology course (GEOL 471/571) offers hands-on fossil collection, identification, and stratigraphic work in the richly fossiliferous Black Hills region of South Dakota. The course is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
2026 Summer Sessions
Detailed information about 2026 summer camp dates, costs, and curriculum is available on the dedicated South Dakota Mines Field Paleo website. Visit the link below for current session offerings:
SD Mines Field Paleo — 2026 Summer Camps
Registration
A $200 deposit is required at the time of registration. Use the online registration form to secure your place:
Register for Paleontology Field Camp
A $200 deposit is required at registration. Visit the dedicated camp website for full details before registering.
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