P.A.S.T. Academy

The next P.A.S.T. Academy will begin September 26, 2026!

Full scholarships available

In this hands-on, 8-month program, students step into the shoes of real archaeologists and museum curators. They'll excavate a mock dig site, uncover the stories hidden in everyday objects, and explore how cutting-edge technology like LiDAR is transforming the way we study the past. Students will also turn their attention to the present, learning cultural anthropology techniques like interviewing to explore the issues and stories shaping their own communities today, and discovering how those present-day experiences connect back to the past. Along the way, they'll connect directly with leading archaeologists, anthropologists, and museum professionals from ASU, gaining insider knowledge while helping these experts discover new ways to get teens excited about their fields. The program culminates in designing and building an original exhibit that will go on display at the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve!

Learn more about how P.A.S.T. Academy went in Spring 2026!

Program Features:

• 8 sessions, September through April
• Last Saturday of the month (except November 21, December 19, and February 20)
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• High school students (maximum of 10 students)
• Learn directly from experts from ASU
• Hands-on activities throughout, culminating in students designing a new exhibit for the Preserve
• Explore how the past shapes the present
• Build real-world skills in research, storytelling, and exhibit design

Registration is open now!

Cost: $500 ($400 for DVPP Members)