Welcome to the Apache Junction Rock and Gem Club

The Apache Junction Rock and Gem Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established January 19, 1966. We’re a busy club in Apache Junction, AZ, offering field trips from October through April. The Club Lapidary Shop is open year round. Our Youth Program rocks! Members of all ages, enthusiastic rock hounds, are involved in the rock & mineral arts including collecting, lapidary, jewelry making, rock art and crafts and other forms of rock art creation. Our members are interested in passing on their interest and knowledge of these arts to members of the younger generations. Members of all age groups are invited to join us. Learn more about becoming a member here.

The Club has grown and has added more activities every year. If you are interested in joining the fun, you are invited to attend our Monthly Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each Month September through May at the Club’s Lapidary Shop.

New Policy for Members and Visitors on Dogs

The Club loves dogs, but has had to make the difficult decision to no longer allow dogs on the property.  We feel that it is inhumane for people to leave their dogs outside in the heat at the Club.  Allowing dogs inside the Club subjects them to loud noises from the equipment, which can harm dogs’ hearing. 

The club wishes to avoid liability issues such as dogs inside the shop getting under foot and causing falls, or bites of aggressive, poorly socialized dogs. In addition, to issues with allergies or phobias. 

We wish we had a comfortable, temperature-controlled space that is separate from the Shop where the dogs could play in comfort – a doggy daycare – but unfortunately, this isn’t possible at this time. Maybe someone would like to start one on their property and charge members a reduced fee, but until then, please leave your dogs home and comfortable.

Thank you.

Upcoming Field Trips

Upcoming field trips as of Aug 2025. Please see the field trip tab for field trip rules and descriptions of previous trips

Saturday September 13th: Forest Road 103 -NEW
– located Southeast of Payson, we will be looking for trilobites and other fossils

Saturday September 20th: Forest Road 195
– located northeast of Payson, we will be looking for crystals, geodes, and fossils

Saturday September 27th: R-C Scout Ranch
– located east of Payson, we will be looking for zebra agate and fossils