Youth Engagement

One of our main goals is to help young people engage and participate in archaeology and the heritage around them.

The CBA has created and is involved with a range of projects and resources for young people to access online and in person..

Youth Advisory Board

The CBA are working to encourage more young people to get involved in our archaeology activities. Keep reading to find out how...

Young Archaeologists' Club

Student and Early Careers Conference 2025

Letters to a Young Archaeologist

My Heritage Photography Project

Are you aged 16-25 and curious about exploring the world of archaeology and heritage in a creative way? Our exciting new project is designed just for you!

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Young Associates Network

Osteo-archaeology Youth Activity Day

Osteoarchaeology training for young people at Barton-upon-Humber, part of the Shout Out Loud project

Archaeology & Photography Activity Day at Bolsover Castle

Archaeology and Photography Youth Activity Day at Bolsover Castle

YAC Dig It! competition winner excavating at Bamburgh Castle

YAC Dig It! competition winner excavating at Bamburgh Castle with the Bamburgh Research Project

Photo-grammetry Activity Day at the British Museum

Youth Photogrammetry Training Day at the British Museum. Festival of Archaeology 2019

Youth Resources, Activities and Blogs

Check out some of our resources and activities below.

20 Mar 2025

Formalising the Young Leaders Pathway

With funding from Historic England, the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is formalising the Young Archaeologists' Club (YAC) Young Leaders Pathway to provide structured leadership, mentoring, and archaeological skill development for 16-17-year-olds.