RESIDENTIAL CAMPS

KEY TO ACCREDITATION AND LICENSING

ACA: Accredited by the American Camping Association

AEE: Accredited by the Association of Experiential Education

CCI: Accredited by Christian Camping International

CHA: Accredited by Camp Horsemanship Association

NAECP: Accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs

NAEYC: Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children

ASYSA: Accredited by the Alaska State Youth Soccer Association

MOA: Licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage

SOA: Licensed by the state of Alaska

MSB: Licensed by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough

DOE: Certified by the Department of Education

CAMP KUSHTAKA

Sponsor: Camp Fire Boys & Girls
Ages: 6-18
Goals and activities: This camp offers a wonderful setting for campers to enjoy hiking, archery, canoeing, horseback riding, outdoor skills, overnights away from camp, music, drama and arts and crafts. New this summer are sessions for teens including a Resurrection Pass backpack trip, Leadership Challenge program and Counselor in Training. Bus transportation is
available from Anchorage.
When: Four-, six- or 10-day camps, running June 19-Aug. 15
Where: Kenai Lake, Cooper Landing, on the Kenai Peninsula
How much: $140-$315, depending on length of session
Licensed or accredited: ACA
Contact: 279-3551

CAMP TOGOWOODS

Sponsor: Girl Scouts Susitna Council
Goals and activities: Camp Togowoods is nestled under birch trees at the edge of Three Mile Lake, in the shadows of the Talkeetna Mountains 50 miles north of Anchorage. The camp has programs for all kinds of girls: the artist, the naturalist, the adventurer and the water enthusiast, to name a few. Outdoor skills, kayaking, arts/pottery, mushing (on wheels), hiking, campfires and more are offered.
When: Sessions last 3-13 days. The first session starts June 11; the last starts the week of Aug. 1
Where: Camp Togowoods
How much: $105-$455
Accredited or licensed: ACA
Contact: 1-907-376-1310 or e-mail camptogo@alaska.net

COLONY JROTC SUMMER CAMP

Sponsor: Colony High School JROTC
Ages: Colony High School JROTC students entering grades 9-12
Goals and activities: The primary focus is on leadership and "followship" principles and completing a variety of training tasks such as rappelling, airborne jump tower, rifle marksmanship, land navigation and orienteering. Students receive a sweat suit, T-shirt, hat, military dog tags and the loan of uniforms for the camp.
When: June 7-12
Where: Fort Richardson
How much: $75
Accredited: Matanuska-Susitna School District, U.S. Army Cadet Command
Contact: 1-907-746-9542 or 1-907-745-4190

WILDERNESS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES GROUP

Sponsor: Prince William Sound Science Center
Ages: 16-17
Goals and activities: This exciting backpacking camp leads teens on an exploration of remote areas of Prince William Sound ‘‘to see the world as you’ve never seen it before.’’ Hike along beaches, through rainforests and across alpine tundra. Participants will gain a better understanding of the natural world through hands-on exploration, study and reflection. As part of a team, they will learn backpacking and no-trace camping skills, along with ‘‘wilderness etiquette.’’
When: Aug. 7-12
Where: Cordova
How much: $500
Licensed or accredited: No
Contact: Aaron Lang, 1-907-424-5800 or e-mail lang@pwssc.gen.ak.us

YMCA PEGGY LAKE CAMP

Sponsor: Anchorage Community YMCA
Ages: 8-16, varies by session
Goals and activities: YMCA Camp Peggy Lake, located on 320 acres of rustic wilderness, is a non-denominational, residential camp for boys and girls. The traditional camp program activities include swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, archery, riflery, hiking and nature activities. Campers make friends by living, learning and playing together in an atmosphere where honesty, respect, caring and responsibility are highlighted. Kids have the opportunity to develop their skills, learn about themselves and others, and have fun while participating in a variety of activities in a unique outdoor environment.
When: June 18-July 28
Where: Mile 100, Parks Highway
How much: $150-$225; financial assistance is available.
Licensing or accreditation: No
Contact: Heather Maisel, 563-3211 or e-mail peggylake@hotmail.com