The Amerind Foundation offers educational programs for schools and other youth groups:

• Must be scheduled in advance
• Programs are designed for grades 4-6, and can be modified for younger or older students.
• Are limited to a maximum of 30 students
• Are generally available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday except when the Amerind is closed for major holidays
• Are two hours in length starting preferably at 10:00 a.m.
• Are offered at no cost
• Includes Amerind Museum tour in all programs
• Starts with interactive archaeology exercise
• Divided between indoor and outdoor activities
• Contact Deni Mitchell at 520.586.3666, ext. 17, or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for additional information or to schedule

Educational activities have been designed to interweave Arizona Department of Education Based Teaching and Learning for grades 4, 5, and 6, in both Science and Social Studies,
with the unique assets of the Amerind Foundation. Our program can be modified for younger or older students. Please call to discuss how the Amerind might fit into your educational plans.

The outdoor activities take place among stimulating geological formations and a prehistoric archaeology site. The beginning interactive archaeology exercise reflects the stated objectives of the Arizona Department of Education Science Standards: "Science is a dynamic process of gathering and evaluating information, looking for patterns, and then revising and testing possible explanations."

Social Studies Standards are addressed through various activities, involving students with the tools and technologies of the adaptive hunting and gathering cultures. Review of the unique Hohokam, Mogollon, and Ancestral Pueblo prehistoric cultures shows how they adapted to different environments.

Younger students (K-3) have a special program. Following the storytelling tradition of Native Americans, a story reading session is conducted, followed by a tailored tour of the museum and exhibits that are suggested in the selected story as well as related hands-on activities.

The Amerind Foundation offers a special opportunity for students to not only have the unique experience of an in-depth visit to an exceptional museum, but also to participate in meaningful educational activities. Embedded in all their activities is the concept of the importance of archaeological preservation.

Our scenic picnic ground, close to the Museum, offers a quiet, secluded and shady area for a picnic lunch following the program. There are also rest rooms nearby.

Planning packages will be sent to participants upon scheduling. Hope to see you soon!

For Boy Scout and Girl Scout Leaders-  The Amerind offers guided tours of the museum and art gallery, and we can also include in your visit indoor and outdoor hands-on activities that fulfill some of the tasks included in the Boy Scout merit badge for Archaeology. We are in the process of developing a longer program focusing entirely on the Archaeology badge. The Amerind's unique facilites, collections, scholarly expertise, and proximity to archealogical and historical sites are ideally suited for introducing aspiring youth to Southwestern Native American cultures and potential careers in archaeology.  For more information about our program for scouts or for bringing your scout troop to the Amerind, please contact Deni at 520.586.3666, ext.17, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .