Join us for the 2026 Field Season

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Dates

Full Season: June 20 - August 1, 2026

First Half Season: June 20 - July 11, 2026

Second Half Season: July 12 - August 1, 2026

Fees and Accommodations

Full Season: $5,250

Half Season: $2,626

  • dormitory accommodations, meals, bed linens, towels and ground transportation included

  • free laundry on site

  • free wi-fi available

  • grocery store, restaurants, public transportation nearby

Fees are subject to change | Airfare not included

Refund Policy

Program

  • Two day tour of Jerusalem at start of the season (Full season and First Half Season Participants only)

  • Excavation 5:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday with additional artifact processing and analysis in the afternoons

  • Weekly lecture series

  • Guided tours of archaeological sites on the weekends

  • Introduction to and training in archaeological method and theory as well as related disciplines including GIS (Geographic Information Systems), archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, osteology, microarchaeology, ceramics, and chipped stone

Daily Schedule

5:00 am - Work day begins

9:00 am - Breakfast in the field

9:30 am - Work resumes

1:00 pm - Lunch in the field

1:30 pm - Artifact processing and analysis

3:30 pm - Free time in Nahalal

6:00 pm - Lecture

7:00 pm - Dinner

Volunteer Experience
Application Process

Are you an undergraduate student interested in earning university credit? Click here for more information

Are you a graduate student interested in earning university credit? Click here for more information

Are you a student or a lifelong learner just looking for the adventure of a time time? Click here for more information

Planning a group trip? Click here to learn about our group rates

Still have questions? Feel free to contact us or consult our FAQ page

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Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.