The Coon Creek Science Center, operated by the University of Tennessee at Martin in Adamsville, is a 240-acre fossil site — one of the most significant in North America — that offers hands-on children's summer camps along with year-round educational programs. Campers learn to find and extract fossils and explore earth science in the field.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Coon Creek Science Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Colby PosnerVisit with kindergarten class. Was fun and full of knowledge. The staff member that helped us and answered our questions was wonderful
★★★★★PhyllisI went here in 1998 for a college paleontology course. I collected many fossils. Still have them all. Great memories.
★★★★★Justin OteroWent very well on the school trip, lasted 3 days, signal sucked tho.. but pretty good overall - IS IV Student
★★★★★AaronJosh is a great host and very knowledgeable. Really enjoyed our time!
★★★★★Inara TateAmazing! Was so fun. I went on a school trip the day after it rained and there were so many shell's just sitting in the water. It was very cold and wet so I would wear warm clothes and bring backup clothes. But overall an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend.