The R. E. W. Adams Research Facility consists of numerous buildings including:
a large dorm building and lab
a kitchen and dining hall
several roofed tent areas
showers (water is not heated)
latrines
Lodging will be assigned upon arrival. Generally, you may expect to share a dorm room (4 bunks) with up to three others, or a tent with one other person
mattresses or foam sleeping pads will be provided
Laundry service is provided once per week
A 10,000 Watt diesel generator provides us with part-time electricity
We do not yet have 24-hour electricity
Potable water
water comes from a well and is pumped through filtering system
potable water is available in camp 24 hours per day 7 days per week
Where is Belize? A map is available from the Belize Tourism Board.
PfBAP staff meet volunteers and students at the international airport in Belize City
The PfBAP will from time to time provide transportation for project participants to ancient Maya sites outside the PfBAP research area. These may include Lamanai, La Milpa, Chan Chich, and/or others.
One trip at the end of the Summer Session (included in session dates), may be available to:
Tikal, Guatemala and the Belizean Cayes
This trip is optional and is an additional charge
Spring sessions typically include multi-day trips, one to southern Yucatan and another to Peten, Guatemala.
Visit these Web sites for more information about travel in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico.
something that will protect you from rain and sun that can be stored in your backpack
Swimsuit
there are no swimming facilities at camp, but there may be opportunities to go swimming
Battery-operated fan and batteries
Insect repellent
for skin: Deep Woods Off!™ or Off! Skintastic™ are commonly used - up to about 30%-35% DEET.
for clothing and gear: Permanone™, or repellent containing permethrin
Pocket knife
Pens, pencils, paper, envelopes
for any personal needs
postcards, stamps and aerograms may be purchased locally
A waterproof marker
(e.g., Sharpie) to mark your laundry with your name
Backpack ("day pack")
you will use this in the field, to carry your lunch, water, and any other personal items, such as camera, binoculars, paper products, notebooks, and field tools
waterproof backpack or application of a waterproofing product
Garbage bags
at least six - to pack things in and keep them dry, including covering your day pack
Poncho/rain gear
some like ponchos that can be thrown on over your backpack
others prefer a waterproof rain jacket or rain suit
Medications and supplements
prescriptions/medications and supplements must be in their original pharmacy containers only - these should include the pharmacy label bearing your name (not anyone else's name).
Carrying a copy of your prescription is recommended.
Make sure you have enough for the duration of your stay. Keep in mind that some medications spoil quickly in hot humid climates, so a dessicant from your pharmacy should be included in the bottle with any tablets.
Consider the following: Pepto-Bismol, Imodium, or your favorite anti-diarrhea medication; aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium; eye drops, electrolyte solution (Gatorade powder); foot powder, disposable wet-wipes for field and camp, minor first aid kit, allergy medications, antibiotic cream or wash
Earplugs
for swimming or sleeping
Reading material
Snack foods
granola bars, trail mix, anything that does not require heating or refrigeration
visitors - are only allowed with prior permission. The project is located in a remote area that is difficult to find. We are located on a controlled access, guarded property
Do not use these numbers for everyday communication. If extremely urgent contact is necessary, you may:
call the Programme for Belize at +011.501.227.5616 and leave a message
"501" is the country code for Belize
"227.5616" is the local number in Belize
fax the Programme for Belize at +011.501.227.5635
"501" is the country code for Belize
"227.5635" is the local number in Belize
For everyday communication, fax and mail are available
fax
faxes are received and sent every few days from a general store
faxes may be received by project members free of charge
Faxes may be sent to +011.501.323.0065
"501" is the country code for Belize
"323.0065" is the local number in Belize
Senders must clearly label faxes "Attention: RECIPIENT'S NAME, at PfBAP" (replace "RECIPIENT'S NAME" with the name of the person you are sending the fax to)
faxes may be sent from Belize to the USA for about US$2.50 per page (price is estimated and is subject to change without notice)
mail
Mail is received by the project once per week
Mail service to Belize is sometimes slow and may take 10 to 14 days or longer
do not send packages to project participants. Packages sent to and from Belize may take a very long time to arrive and may be subject to expensive duty charges upon arrival. Additionally, due to mail forwarding, packages cannot be received at our post office box
postcards and aerograms are available locally and may be sent from Belize easily and inexpensively
To send letters or postcards (do not send packages) to Belize, use this address
(Recipient's Name)
c/o PfBAP
P.O. Box 2
Orange Walk Town
Orange Walk District
BELIZE CENTRAL AMERICA
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The R. E. W. Adams Research Facility consists of numerous buildings including:
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Through hands on experience, you will learn the general aspects of field archaeology
Local cooks are hired to prepare Belizean-style food for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
recent medical and dental exams should ensure you are in good health before travel
medical insurance coverage for travelers
electric fans
All project members participate in the day-to-day operation of camp