2025 Training Program- Plum Bayou Mounds
Scott, Arkansas
May 31 – June 14
Thank you to all who participated in the 2024 Training Program at Nakuukuwidish near DeQueen! We are excited to begin planning for the 2025 Training Program, which will be held at Plum Bayou Mounds State Park near Little Rock, AR.
Please note that you MUST be an AAS statewide member in order to register for and participate in the Training Program. Registration is NOW OPEN!
Students can find the scholarship application materials on the “Grants and Scholarships” page from our Home Page. Reach out with any questions!
Drumroll please… the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
REGISTER HERE
Early registration closes on May 2nd. Late Registration will be open after the 2nd until the 12th.
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 12. No exceptions.
Tip #1- Membership
Register for your 2025 AAS Membership ahead of time before the registration form is released.
Tip #2- Plan Ahead
Plan out your schedule with family, friends, and work in mind. You can come for 1 day up to the full 2 weeks, so you can be flexible!
Tip #3- Register Early
Fill out the registration form ASAP. We will only have 100 volunteer spots this year, so we’ll book up quickly!
Tip #4- Lodging
Plan your camping or hotel situation. Camping is at Willow Beach Campground, and you’ll pay for camping on your Training Program Registration Form. Hotel booking is the responsibility of the volunteer. The AAS does not handle hotel booking for participants.
Tip #5- Questions!
Ask questions! Especially when filling out our forms or creating a plan, please read everything carefully! We’re always here to help if you email aasociety@arkarch.org or call 4795753557.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 29 – Friday, May 30: Field & Lab Setup
Saturday, May 31: Field & Lab Activities Begin
Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6: Week 1 Seminars
Sunday, June 8: AAS Site Stewardship Workshop
Monday, June 9: DAY OFF!
Tuesday, June 10 – Saturday, June 14: Week 2 Seminars
Saturday, June 14: Last Day in the Field/Pack Up!!
Sunday, June 15: See you in 2026!
Seminars Offered
Annual Seminars:
Basic Excavation (Week 1 & 2, Full Day)- Instructor: Steve Jacober (AAS)
Basic Lab (Week 1 & 2, Half Day PM)- Week 1: Liley Bozard (ARAS-CO), Week 2: Dr. Michelle Rathgaber (ARAS-CO)
Site Survey (Week 1 & 2, Full Day)- Instructor: Dr. Robert Scott (ARAS-Parkin)
Rotating Seminars:
Ceramic Analysis (Week 1, Half Day AM)- Instructor: Dr. Mary Beth Trubitt (ARAS-HSU)
Archeochemistry & Soils (Week 2, Half Day AM)- Instructor: Dr. Glen Akridge (AAS)