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CCAMP

Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project

About CCAMP

The Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project (CCAMP) is a collaborative research program between University of Central Florida archaeology faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students, and personnel from Space Launch Delta 45 of the US Space Force at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) in Brevard County, Florida. Since 2016, the project has trained over 80 students in archaeological survey, excavation, site mapping, paleoethnobotany, zooarchaeology, ceramic and lithic analyses, and archival records research.

Course Credit

UCF graduate and undergraduate students can get 3 credit-hours while participating in the field based course, ANT4824 or ANG5824. This is a full semester, 3-credit-hour course, graded on an A-F scale, that fulfills a restricted elective or high-impact experience in the Anthropology major and in some Anthropology minors. Requirements include participation in field work, detailed field notes, readings, a research presentation for the Student Scholar Symposium at the Showcase of Undergraduate Research, and a research paper. There may be other written assignments, but there will be no exams.

Fieldwork is conducted on CCSFS in rugged conditions. You’ll need sunscreen, bug spray, light clothing, and a willingness to work in dense vegetation and wetlands with a great attitude. Teamwork and participation is essential.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Gain basic proficiency in archaeological excavation and lab methods
  • Apply research methodologies to field experiences
  • Draw conclusions about the past based on archaeological data
  • Present findings in a professional setting at the UCF Student Scholar Symposium
  • Articulate archaeological skills on professional documents, such as a resume or curriculum vita

When and How to Apply

CCAMP is held every Spring Semester, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:30 a.m – 3:00 p.m on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Applications for CCAMP are open early in the fall semester through UCF Career Services and Experiential Learning’s Handshake database. Application requires a professional cover letter and resume, which will be evaluated by Space Force personnel. A security clearence by CCSFS is required to participate and due to security requirements at the base, only US citizens may participate. Students accepted to the program will be notified by early November and will work with the Anthropology Undergraduate Advisor to be added to the course.

Download the Spring 2025 flyer here. Deadline to apply is November 2, 2024!

For more information contact us.