The Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC) is the only club for young people interested in archaeology. We have a network of local clubs across the UK where 8–16 year olds can get their hands mucky doing real archaeology. Each club is run by a team of adult volunteers.

There are currently six Young Archaeologists' Club Branches across Yorkshire. Most meet once a month, usually on a Saturday, and they are a great way for young people between 8 and 16 to learn more about archaeology in their area and make new friends.

See below for details of each branch.

YAC Branches are run by teams of volunteers totalling nearly 600 nationwide! The volunteers generously give up their free time to help young people get inspired by archaeology and find out more about their local heritage.

YAC Branches cover a huge range of different activities. Members might find themselves, finding out how archaeologists excavate, trying a hand at historic crafts such as spinning and weaving or flint knapping, visiting interesting archaeological or heritage sites, trying out food from different periods of time, learning how to identify artefacts, process finds, analyse pottery, survey graveyards and much, much more!

Each branch organises an action-packed programme of activities, field trips and events.

More information about Young Archaeologists Clubs can be found on the YAC website