FAQs

Q: What is Excavating Adventures?

A: Excavating Adventures is a monthly subscription service that sends a new mystery sample of earth filled with rocks, minerals, fossils, and more from exciting and adventurous fictional locations. It's a STEM-based science experiment that includes rare and unique specimens you won't find in standard store-bought dig and excavation kits. Each kit also comes with a trading card and access to live sessions with Excavating Adventures guides.

Q: How much does it cost?

A: The monthly subscription is $12.99 with free US shipping. The individual kits range in price, depending on the contents.

Q: Can I purchase individual kits?

A: Yes, you can purchase individual kits from our online store.

Q: What age group is this for?

A: Excavating Adventures is suitable for children aged 6 and up, although adult supervision is recommended for younger children.

Q: Is it safe for children to use?

A: Yes, our kits are safe for children to use. We take great care in selecting and preparing our specimens and excavation activities and include safety guidelines in each kit.

Q: How many specimens are in each kit?

A: Each kit contains a mystery assortment of six specimens and trading cards. However, there are 120 different specimens in total to collect.

Q: Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

A: Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time by logging into your account on our website or reaching out through our Contact Us page.

Q: Do you ship internationally?

A: At the moment, we only ship within the United States. However, we hope to expand our shipping options in the future.

Q: How often are new kits released?

A: New monthly subscription kits are released every month, and we occasionally release new individual kits as well.

Q: When does each monthly kit ship?

A: Monthly subscription kits ship between the 20th and the end of each month.

Q: Can I gift a subscription or kit?

A: Yes, you can gift a subscription or kit to someone else. Simply select the gift option at checkout and provide their details.

Q: Is Excavating Adventures suitable for children of all ages?

A: Excavating Adventures is recommended for children ages 6 and up, but younger children may also enjoy it with adult supervision.

Q: How often will I receive a new Excavating Adventures kit?

A: If you sign up for our monthly subscription, you will receive a new kit each month. If you purchase an individual kit, it will be shipped out within 1-2 business days.

Q: Are the specimens in each kit real or fake?

A: All of the specimens in our kits are real and authentic. We source them from all over the world to provide our subscribers with a unique and exciting excavation experience.

Q: How can I contact Excavating Adventures if I have any questions or issues?

A: You can contact us through our website's Contact Us page or by emailing our customer service team at info@excavatingadventures.com. We are always happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have.

Q: What is an excavation?

A: An excavation is the material in which the specimens arrive each month. We provide a unique excavation each month. The excavation creates a since of discovery and is an integral part of our monthly subscriptions. Each excavation activity is based off the most fun activities and materials found in popular science kits.

Q: How do you identify specimens?

A: Each monthly subscription arrives with a set of trading cards that correspond with each specimen. Recipients can also join our free live sessions with Excavating Adventures guides that will help identify specimens as well as provide guidance on the excavation activity.

Q: Do you have an affiliate program?

A: Yes! We have a lucrative affiliate program and pay $10 per subscription that you refer. You can find more information and signup here.

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