{"id":976,"date":"2017-09-17T19:28:22","date_gmt":"2017-09-17T18:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/109.73.171.226\/~cbayorks\/?page_id=976"},"modified":"2024-07-12T21:29:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T20:29:35","slug":"young-archaeologists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/young-archaeologists\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Archaeologists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yac-uk.org\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1271\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1271 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/yac_logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"258\" align=\"center\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ccf2ff;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Young Archaeologists\u2019 Club (YAC) is the only club for young people interested in archaeology! With a network of local clubs across the UK where 8\u201316 year olds can get their hands mucky doing real archaeology, each club is run by a team of adult volunteers.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1636 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Chalk-Tower-2_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Chalk-Tower-2_1.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Chalk-Tower-2_1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Chalk-Tower-2_1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Chalk-Tower-2_1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Chalk-Tower-2_1-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ccf2ff;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are currently several Young Archaeologists&#8217; Club Branches across Yorkshire. Most meet once a month, usually on a Saturday, and they are a great way for young people between 8 and 16 to learn more about archaeology in their area and make new friends.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1668 alignleft\" style=\"margin-top: 0.857143rem; margin-right: 1.71429rem; margin-bottom: 0.857143rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Archaeology-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Archaeology-5-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Archaeology-5-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Archaeology-5-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Archaeology-5-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ccf2ff;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">YAC Branches cover a huge range of different activities. Members might find themselves, finding out how archaeologists excavate, trying a hand at historic crafts such as spinning and weaving or flint knapping, visiting interesting archaeological or heritage sites, trying out food from different periods of time, learning how to identify artefacts, process finds, analyse pottery, survey graveyards and much, much more!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ccf2ff;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each branch organises an action-packed programme of activities, field trips and events.\u00a0More information about Young Archaeologists Clubs can be found on the<\/span> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yac-uk.org\/\">YAC website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please use the map below to see the location of the currently Yorkshire YACs!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1ei_25vSKSos7GzjcFFMN0WxxcoQpNww&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000;\">16-25 Year Olds<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ccf2ff;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although the opportunities are not so obvious, there are a myriad of ways to get involved in archaeology &#8211; for one you can be a Young Leader at a local Young Archaeologists&#8217; Club between the ages of 16-18, and a full blown leader after you are 18!!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ccf2ff;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are also a number of courses available to study archaeology in, some are based in Yorkshire &#8211; have a look at<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityarchaeology.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">https:\/\/www.universityarchaeology.co.uk\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">for more information.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityarchaeology.co.uk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6320 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logo-e1679394439650-300x91.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logo-e1679394439650-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logo-e1679394439650-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logo-e1679394439650-1024x309.png 1024w, https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Logo-e1679394439650.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ccf2ff;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many affiliated groups will happily take on young adults as excavators, post-excavation duties etc, however it is best to check with each individual society. Alternatively you can contact the CBA Yorkshire committee at <a href=\"mailto:web@cba-yorkshire.org.uk\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">web@cba-yorkshire.org.uk<\/span><\/a> who will be able to assist you in finding the best thing for you.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ccf2ff;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Historic England and the Council for British Archaeology have also launched a scheme called the Young Associate Network &#8211; you can apply to join for free at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/231792316143352\">https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/231792316143352<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ccf2ff;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>r: #000000;&#8221;&gt;We are on a variety of social media platforms as well &#8211; we&#8217;re on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and X (formerly Twitter)!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Young Archaeologists\u2019 Club (YAC) is the only club for young people interested in archaeology!&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page_no_title.php","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-976","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=976"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8188,"href":"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/976\/revisions\/8188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cba-yorkshire.org.uk\/1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}