CNCC Summer Paleontology
For more information contact
Logan King
Science Faculty
james.king@cncc.edu
970.824.0802
If you are interested in a volunteer or paid position for lab or field sessions this summer, please follow the included instructions and email the completed application to Dr. Logan King. The deadline for application submission is March 1, 2026.
CNCC Paleontology Field & Lab Paid Crew Application
CNCC Paleontology Field & Lab Volunteer Application
Do you live in or near Craig and are interested in volunteering in the Paleo Prep and Research Lab outside of the summer? Contact Dr. Logan King at the email above for more information!
CNCC Summer Paleontology
Welcome to CNCC's Summer 2026 Paleontology program! Come join us in the field as we uncover Eocene mammals, turtles, crocodiles as well as dinosaurs and join us in the lab to prepare fossils for research and exhibition! We are dedicated to your educational experience and have trained staff and instructors to help you wherever your interests will take you. Participants must be 18 years old or be accompanied by a parental guardian!
See drop down boxes below or email for space availability!
Do you want the whole paleo experience? Learn how you can earn 6 college credits by taking all experiences!
Experience the thrill of unearthing dinosaurs in the remote spaces of northwest Colorado. This 16-day journey will place you directly in the quarry to uncover dinosaurs and will guide you through the data collection process. You will also learn basic backpacking and cooking skills critical to camping in the field. This experience represents a rugged outdoor experience and is available for 5-credit bearing credits through CNCC. Click the following for more detailed information. Participants must be 18 years old or be accompanied by a parental guardian!
Session 2: July 5 - July 18, 2026, 3 spaces remain!
Contact Dr. Logan King for more details!
Session 3: July 21 - Aug 3, 2026
Contact Dr. Logan King for more details!
Base fee $1,850 with optional 3 college credits available through CNCC tuition add-on
(additional tuition is variable based on financial aid and residency factors)
This experience is the behind-the-scenes work that takes fossils from the field and turns them into the specimens we see in museums. This 12-day experience housed in Craig, Colorado will walk you through the basics of lab preparation techniques, including everything from data collection to scientific illustration. At the end of the experience, you will have the opportunity to design an exhibit for Colorado Northwestern Field Museum's dinosaur hall. Housing is provided through partnering hotels. This experience is available for 3-college credits through CNCC. Click the following for more detailed information. Participants must be 18 years old or be accompanied by a parental guardian!
Session 2: July 5 - July 18, 2026, Spaces still available!
Contact Dr. Logan King for more details!
Session 3: July 21 - Aug 3, 2026, SOLD OUT.
Contact Dr. Logan King for more details!
Base fee $1,850 with optional 3 college credits available through CNCC tuition add-on
(additional tuition is variable based on financial aid and residency factors)
For more information contact
Logan King
Science Faculty
james.king@cncc.edu
970.824.0802
If you are interested in a volunteer or paid position for lab or field sessions this summer, please follow the included instructions and email the completed application to Dr. Logan King. The deadline for application submission is March 1, 2026.
CNCC Paleontology Field & Lab Paid Crew Application
CNCC Paleontology Field & Lab Volunteer Application
Do you live in or near Craig and are interested in volunteering in the Paleo Prep and Research Lab outside of the summer? Contact Dr. Logan King at the email above for more information!