Northern Lights Celtic Dance is pleased to offer an introduction to Irish Dance day camp. Campers will learn the basics of jigs, reels, hornpipes and much more! This camp is open to ages 5 and up through adult. Classes run one hour in length, dates, time and location TBA.
Age or grade level: Ages 5 and up
Cost: $65
Contact: celticmiriam@aol.com
Alaska Rush Soccer Club is a non-profit organization devoted to providing members the finest soccer experience possible, teaching the fundamental skills of the game and developing players through organized leagues, teams, tournaments, training, camps, coaches and athletic facilities. Visit us at alaskarush.com to explore options for your children! Programs include: Alaska Airlines ID Camp and Tournament; Competitive Travel Teams (10-18 year-olds); Youth Academy (3-9 year-olds); Futsal Tournament/Teams; TOPSoccer (special needs); College Advisory Program; Elite Training Programs; Major League Soccer Camps.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-18
When: January - December
Time: Varies
Where: Fox Hollow Dome and Lloyd Steele Park
Cost: Program Specific
Contact: Eli Ulvi, eulvi@alaskarush.com
Service Cougars Volleyball Camps
Our volleyball camp, hosted by coaches Jim Povolo, Steve Thompson and Roxie Knight, welcomes beginners and experienced volleyball players. Our coaches and volleyball players provide a fun, positive, skill building experience for the campers. The camp is limited to 50 players, first come first serve. Camp cost includes volleyball instruction, camp T-shirt and healthy snacks. Campers should bring kneepads, shorts, court shoes and outdoor shoes for beach volleyball (weather permitting) and a water bottle.
Age or grade level: Entering Grades 4-9
When: May 23 - May 26
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Service High School's gym: 5577 Abbott Rd.
Cost: $140
Contact: lcvb.servicehigh@gmail.com
Taught by certified teachers. Science activities with daily animal interaction. Hands on Montessori influenced. Learn to ride a horse, drive a cart, walk a pig, bottle feed animals and play fun farm games. Milk goats and learn how to make lotion. Shear sheep and learn how to weave and make felt. Kids get to explore a family run farm, go on an archeology dig, learn about insects, fibers, minerals, see piglets, kids, calves and lambs. So many fun farm activities we can't list them all. Located in Palmer on a previously used dairy farm. Our new classroom is a 1930s farmhouse.
Age or grade level: Ages 4-17
When: May 23 - Aug. 22
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Palmer
Cost: $70/day
Contact: Mardena Williams, 907-230-8864, followingthechild.org
Camps emphasize creative activities and healthy, active fun to keep children engaged and moving all summer long. Campers will explore a variety of crafts, fun games and weekly themed healthy activities such as swimming, tennis, soccer and basketball with the Anchorage Bucs and Pilots. The Alaska Zoo and Bird TLC will provide onsite weekly learning opportunities with various animals. Activities are focused on fun, not competition and are designed for all fitness levels. Online registration now open; space is limited. Camps are licensed by the Municipality of Anchorage and day care assistance is accepted.
Age or grade level: Ages 5*-12 (*child must have attended school in 2015-2016)
When: May 23 - Aug. 19, Monday - Friday
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: East Camp, 5201 East Tudor Rd.; South Camp, 11051 O'Malley Center Dr.
Cost: $179/week for members (child must be on membership); $199/week for nonmembers. Before and after care: $30/week per child.
Contact: 264-2755, summerfuncamp@thealaskaclub.com
Alaska Airlines College ID Soccer Camp
Join up to 140 of the best soccer players in Alaska for a week of exceptional training with a dozen college coaches from all divisions and all regions of the country looking to recruit Alaska talent. College recruiting forum, two training sessions per day, camp tee, and Showcase games included in cost.
Age or grade level: Grades 9-11
When: May 29 - June 2
Time: All day
Where: West Anchorage High School
Cost: $325
Contact: drufner@alaskarush.com
Come join us for an unforgettable summer! Children go on field trips to places, such as: The Reindeer Farm, Kaleidascape, The Alaska Conservation Center, Local Parks, Swimming and more. All children go on at least two field trips per week. Children have bike day once a week; children ages 5-9 stay on campus and work on improving their skills, while those ages 10-12 have bike trips off campus. When not biking or field tripping, children participate in a myriad of activities, such as: Cooking, Science, Arts and Crafts, Gym Games, Outdoor Games, Nature Walks and time to just be a kid. Summer Fun Club staff are experienced, creative, energetic and receive more than 30 hours of training. We look forward to a fantastic summer with your child. Visit our website at rabbitcreekchildcare.com.
Age or grade level: Ages 5-12
When: May 31 - July 29, Monday - Friday
Time: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: TBA
Cost: $200/week 1st child, $160/week for siblings, $150/week part time
Contact: rabbitcreekchildcare@gmail.com or 742-5722
Camp Fire's licensed, full-day Summer Adventure Program is for youth grades K through 6 and focuses on promoting physical fitness, healthy life choices, fun indoor and outdoor experiences such as arts and crafts, cooking, science and sports, and community involvement. Join us for one day, one week or the whole summer!
Age or grade level: Elementary School
When: May 31 - Aug. 5
Time: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. in Eagle River); Monday - Friday
Where: Elementary Schools in Anchorage and Eagle River
Cost: $40 per day, per child - scholarships available
Contact: campfireak.org
Spenard Recreation Center Day Camp
Anchorage Parks and Recreation is dedicated to offering school aged children 6-12 years old an unforgettable summer experience filled with a wide variety of sports, arts and crafts, swimming, biking, field trips and other enrichment activities. We provide wholesome, interesting and exciting opportunities for your child to grow in a character-building environment. Early drop off (7 a.m.) is available for $10 per day.
Age or grade level: Ages 6-12
When: May 31 - Aug. 5; Monday - Friday
Time: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 West 48th Ave.
Cost: $170 per week, per child, from May 31 - July 22; July 25 - 29 and Aug. 1 - 5 sessions are $190 each week, per child, for the Jr. Scrubs Academy and the ACE Academy
Contact: Dorena Bingham at 343-4368 or binghamde@muni.org
Alaska Rock Gym: Summer Climbing Camps for Kids
The Alaska Rock Gym is pleased to offer, for the 15th consecutive year, its Summer Kids' Climbing Camps. Weekly sessions run the three mid-week days, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, throughout the summer. Low instructor to kid ratio allows for age and ability specific groups to be formed. Kids work on strength, flexibility, teamwork and communication skills within the framework of a structured two hour climbing period. On going curriculum and skill development for kids doing multiple sessions during the summer.
Age or grade level: Ages 6-16
When: May 31 - Aug. 11
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Alaska Rock Gym, 4840 Fairbanks St.
Cost: Weekly three day session $90
Contact: siri@alaskarockgym.com
Camp Fire's Camp Si-La-Meo offers fun activities and outdoor living skills in Alaska's natural environment. Campers are organized into small groups by age, and activities are designed to fit each group's physical, mental and social ability levels. Youth are challenged to try new activities and practice the values: caring, strong and thriving. Each group has swimming lessons and activities include: archery, boating, nature walks, arts and crafts, games, rock climbing and lots more. This is an outdoor program offering fun, physical activity in the beauty of Alaska. New this year a teen session with overnight for ages 14 and 15.
Age or grade level: Ages 5-15
When: May 31 - Aug. 12
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Alaska Pacific University Campus
Cost: $220 - $275, scholarships may be available
Contact: campfireak.org
Anchorage Community YMCA: Summer Day Camp
Come experience our YMCA Day Camp. It is our goal to make camp an exciting and active learning experience for all. During Day Camp each counselor plans activities that focus on developing skills and clarifying values resulting in personal growth. Our values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility are emphasized in all activities. Weekly Activities include: Archery, Hiking, Swimming, Field Trips, Community Service Projects, Nature Crafts, Arts and Crafts and STEM Activities.
Age or grade level: Entering Grades 1 - 8
When: May 31 - Aug. 12
Time: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $200 per week
Contact: Dave Koch, 563-3211
Join an established Anchorage swim club for summer (or year-round) fun and swim skills development. If your "Michael" and/or "Missy" can swim 25 yards freestyle and 25 yards backstroke, Bore Tide Swim Club would like to introduce them to team swimming. We develop all four swim strokes: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Pool-side "dryland" training is mixed in, to increase all around body and core strength, which improves swimming ability. Best for ages 7-18. Times are Monday/Wednesday/Friday, from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., at the newly renovated and beautiful Moseley Sports Center on the campus of Alaska Pacific University.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-18
When: June 1 - July 29, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Moseley Sports Center Pool, Alaska Pacific University
Cost: $200 per swimmer for the two month session
Contact: 563-0092
Anchorage Rowing Junior Learn to Row
Participants will learn the basics of rowing and sculling with certified coaches on beautiful Sand Lake. The June 4 session is in Dimond High School's pool, to get comfortable and learn general safety and rowing terms. June 6 - June 10, campers will be out on Sand Lake (located directly behind Sand Lake Elementary on Jewel Lake Rd.) rowing with new and experienced rowers.
Age or grade level: Completed Grades 6 - 12
When: June 4; June 6 - June 10
Time: June 4, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.; June 6 - June 10, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Dimond High School Pool and Sand Lake
Cost: $100
Contact: teammanager@anchoragerowing.com
Lefty Van Brunt Memorial Youth Baseball Camps
These camps are designed to enhance your baseball abilities and are presented by Anchorage Glacier Pilots' 2016 players and coaches. You will practice your hitting, pitching, catching and fielding skills. You will also get some helpful hints on sportsmanship. Bring your glove, bat and enthusiasm!
Age or grade level: Ages 8-14
When: June 6 - June 10
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Mulcahy Stadium
Cost: Free, thanks to generous sponsors
Contact: Kristen, 274-3627 or gpilots@alaska.net
Don't let your kids miss out on summer by staying inside. Encourage them to get out and play by signing them up for a RecTennis Summer Camp! With our FUN and affordable camp programs, we can help you: Give your kids the chance to stay healthy and physically fit; provide your kids with an opportunity to make new friends; help your kids build life skills that they'll use in the coming school year and beyond. RecTennis holds our camps in local parks and community spaces, and provides all of the equipment your child will need for their age and skill level.
Age or grade level: 6-17 years old (5 year olds are welcome in 1.5 hour camp)
When: June 6 – August 12
Time: 4 hr option: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m, 1.5 hr morning: 10-11:30 a.m., 1.5 hr evening: 5-6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Where: Delaney Park, W 9th Ave.
Cost: $95/week for 4 hr, $35/week for 1.5 hr
Contact: Dana Griffin, 971-804-4226 or email dgriffin@pnw.usta.com
RecTennis Family Friendly and Serve Rally Play
Looking for a fun activity to do with your family, friends, or coworkers this summer? RecTennis offers affordable tennis programs that are great for groups of all ages! Never thought about playing tennis before? No problem! Our programs are designed to accommodate all skill levels including beginners. Play tennis already but want to improve your skills? We have programs for you too! RecTennis holds our tennis programs in the evenings outdoors, at local parks and community spaces. Our programs are led by USTA-trained instructors and we provide equipment for all ages and skill levels. Summer Programs: Family Friendly- Great for families or groups of friends who want to have fun and be active together; Serve Rally Play- Ideal for those who want to grow their tennis skills and learn how to play more competitively.
Age or grade level: All ages for Family Friendly, 11 and up for Serve Rally Play
When: June 6 – August 8
Time: Mondays 7-8pm for Family Friendly, Tuesdays 7-8pm for Serve Rally Play
Where: Delaney Park, W 9th Ave.
Cost: $25 for up to 4 people for Family Friendly, $15 for Serve Rally Play
Contact: Dana Griffin, 971-804-4226 or email dgriffin@pnw.usta.com
Junior Master Gardener Day Camp
Does your child love playing in the dirt and exploring in nature? Join us for our gardening summer day camp modeled after the Cooperative Extension Service's Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG). Campers learn about botany, soil science, ecology, nutrition and gardening through hands-on and interactive activities. Students will learn what it takes to grow a successful garden in Alaska and will donate part of their harvest to local food pantries. It's kids growing food for kids! Sessions are mornings or afternoons, once per week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, for eight weeks.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-11 (Grades 2 - 6)
When: June 7 - Aug. 4
Time: Morning session 9 a.m. -12 p.m.; or afternoon session 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd.
Cost: $165
Contact: Stacey Shriner at stacey.shriner@alaskabg.org or 770-3692
SPYDER Summer Soccer (Sports Programs for Youth Development, Education & Recreation)
For more than 20 years SPYDER Soccer has provided summer fun for kids ages 3-16, played on the Trailside and Service High School fields. This 100% volunteer organization is a neighborhood program geared toward movement, fun and being outdoors. We emphasize family involvement, teams are coed and two nights a week, so families can have their weekends free. You can choose to place your child in the group that works best for their developmental level. Cost includes jersey, party, medals, etc. Adjacent playground enjoyed by families. Register online at spydersoccer.com.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-16, coed
When: June 15 - July 20, Monday and Wednesday
Time: 1 hour sessions between 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Trailside Elementary and Service High School Fields
Cost: $70 for U-4 and $90 for U-6 and older
Contact: crusher@gci.net or spydersoccer.com
Camp Kaleidoscope is an exciting new arts camp designed to help young people learn about our diverse cultures in Anchorage. Join us for a weeklong camp experience featuring: Samoan Dance and Language, Hmong Story Cloth, World Music Percussion, Cultural Expression Through Photography, Alaska Native dance, African-American Drama and Music, American Folk Music and Cooking Classes (African, Mexican, Norwegian, French). This camp will provide a safe and structured environment where young people can dance, sing and play. A special place for your child this summer!
Age or grade level: Ages 8-14
When: June 20 - June 24
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Central Lutheran Church
Cost: $275
Contact: Shirley Mae Springer Staten, shirleymae@gci.net or keystolifealaska.com
The Learning Farm's Summer Farm Camp
Come join the fun! Ride a horse, feed the pig, sheep, rabbits, chickens and goats. Gather eggs from the chicken house and bottle feed the calves. Learn about harnessing and driving a team of horses, then brush the ponies. Make cheese and butter, then grind wheat to make bread. Holding baby goats is a favorite. Learn about organic gardening and the many uses for herbs. Help shear a sheep and learn to wash, card, spin, dye and felt the wool. Games, crafts and lots of time with all the animals! Proper care and handling of the animals is emphasized. Hands on animal education in a fun, active and wholesome environment. Horse riding and animal feeding during each session. Maximum 10 campers per session.
Age or grade level: Ages 5-12
When: May 23 - Aug. 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: 11601 Gander St.
Cost: $100/full day; $60/half day - discount for booking two or more days: $90/ full day; $50/half day
Contact: TheLearningFarmAk@gmail.com
The Learning Farm's Summer Preschool Farm Camp
Come join the fun! Ride a horse or pony, feed the pig, sheep, rabbits, chickens and goats. Gather eggs from the chicken house and bottle feed the calves. Tend the garden and brush the ponies. Do a craft and learn about all the different animals at the farm. Ages 5 and under. Two hour sessions daily. Maximum five campers per session. Pre-Registration is required.
Age or grade level: Ages 2-5
When: June 6 - Aug. 22
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday/Wednesday/Friday; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday
Where: 11601 Gander St.
Cost: $35
Contact: TheLearningFarmAk@gmail.com
Imagine an experience that will plant seeds for participants to enjoy a satisfied life, where they are contributors toward making our world more peaceful. Campers can explore through music, drama, arts, games and outdoor activities to find peace within themselves and promote peace in their daily interactions with others. Explore world peacemakers, self-reflection, tolerance and cooperation. Games will challenge participants to discover their own strength and abilities to cooperate to solve problems.
Age or grade level: Grades K - 5
When: July 11 - 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., before and after care 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2824 East 18th Ave.
Cost: $150 per child, $10/hour after care.
Contact: Rosene Beachy, rbeachy@alaskalife.net
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Anchorage Museum, 625 C St.
Cost: $275 for non-members; $255 for members
Contact: September Reynaga, 929-9276 or camps@anchoragemuseum.org
Design It: Objects and Structures
Campers create and build in this camp that explores the role of design in structures. Participants work with and explore different media – such as clay, LEGO bricks, cardboard and wire – as they construct and design their own ideas about objects and structures. Students investigate the Anchorage Museum's collections and delve into the science and technology behind design, with a focus on art and 3-D structures. The camp culminates with a viewing of the students' creations.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
When: May 30 - June 3
Robot It: Arctic Challenge
Students develop robots to explore adaptations to the Arctic's many environments. With sensing technology, campers explore how scientists use robotic technology to learn about our environment and apply those lessons to the challenges of the Arctic. Campers will program and build with LEGO MINDSTORMS; no experience necessary. The camp culminates with a demonstration of robotic creations in action.
Age or grade level: Ages 10-12
When: May 30 - June 3
Robot It: Arctic Challenge
Students develop robots to explore adaptations to the Arctic's many environments. With sensing technology, campers explore how scientists use robotic technology to learn about our environment and apply those lessons to the challenges of the Arctic. Campers will program and build with LEGO MINDSTORMS; no experience necessary. The camp culminates with a demonstration of robotic creations in action.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
When: June 6 - June 10
Design It: Objects and Structures
Campers create and build in this camp that explores the role of design in structures. Participants work with and explore different media – such as clay, LEGO bricks, cardboard and wire – as they construct and design their own ideas about objects and structures. Students investigate the Anchorage Museum's collections and delve into the science and technology behind design, with a focus on art and 3-D structures. The camp culminates with a viewing of the students' creations.
Age or grade level: Ages 9-12
When: June 6 - June 10
Create It: Animals
Campers learn about the adaptations of animals in the Arctic and beyond through both art and science. Observational activities, drawing, sculpting and other hands-on projects allow students to explore questions about the animals around us. Students come face-to-face with some of the animals from the Anchorage Museum's living collection, learn about natural history and basic biology, and create fantastic beasts of their own design. The camp culminates in a viewing of the students' creations.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
When: June 13 - June 17
Robot It: Art and Vision
Campers explore visual art and design as they explore the Anchorage Museum's collections, and then design and build robots that produce visual art. Art-bots will be based on campers' own inspirations as well as principles of machine vision. Campers will program and build with LEGO MINDSTORMS; no experience necessary. The camp week culminates with a demonstration of robotic creations in action and a showing of the art produced by the campers' robots.
Age or grade level: Ages 10-12
When: June 13 - June 17; July 25 - July 29
Create It: Comics
Campers immerse themselves in the world of comics through comic illustration, storytelling and structure. Students explore graphic design perspective and the tools of inking, how comic artists develop character identity and how digital and analog techniques differ in comic styling. Campers create their own comic book from start to finish, recasting the familiar as if it they led the lives of superheroes, master detectives or members of the undead hordes. The camp culminates with a viewing of the students' creations.
Age or grade level: Ages 10-12
When: June 20 - June 24
Robot It: Art and Vision
Campers explore visual art and design as they explore the Anchorage Museum's collections, and then design and build robots that produce visual art. Art-bots will be based on campers' own inspirations as well as principles of machine vision. Campers will program and build with LEGO MINDSTORMS; no experience necessary. The camp week culminates with a demonstration of robotic creations in action and a showing of the art produced by the campers' robots.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
Date: June 20 - June 24; Aug. 1 - Aug. 5
Game It
Campers imagine, design, test, build and explore in a week devoted to the worlds of games, from digital to dice, from cards to spinners. Participants explore some of the theories behind games, the role of random chance and the structure of strategy while playing and making games. Participants share their games and invite others to play on the final afternoon of camp.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
When: June 27 - July 1
Robot It: Battlebots
Robots battle robots, and campers vie to design and build the toughest, most indestructible robotic creations that physics, math and human ingenuity can make. The battlefield for the robo-warriors is the Arctic, and campers' creations must battle the conditions and each other. Campers program and build with LEGO MINDSTORMS; no experience necessary. The camp week culminates with a final robotic rumble.
Age or grade level: Ages 10-12
When: June 27 - July 1; Aug. 8 - Aug. 12
Game It
Campers imagine, design, test, build and explore in a week devoted to the worlds of games, from digital to dice, from cards to spinners. Participants explore some of the theories behind games, the role of random chance and the structure of strategy while playing and making games. Participants share their games and invite others to play on the final afternoon of camp.
Age or grade level: Ages 10-12
When: July 4 - July 8
Robot It: Battlebots
Robots battle robots, and campers vie to design and build the toughest, most indestructible robotic creations that physics, math and human ingenuity can make. The battlefield for the robo-warriors is the Arctic, and campers' creations must battle the conditions and each other. Campers program and build with LEGO MINDSTORMS; no experience necessary. The camp week culminates with a final robotic rumble.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
When: July 4 - July 8
Film It
Students develop an understanding of filming and photographing, with a week exploring still and moving images, cameras, light and optics and stop-motion animation. Campers create flipbooks, play with light and perspective, learn about how to frame visual storytelling and learn from past photographers featured in the Anchorage Museum's collection. The camp culminates with a viewing of the students' photographic works.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
When: July 11 - July 15
Robot It: Frontier Rovers
Participants explore the environments of the Arctic - from glaciers to tundra, and from the Arctic Ocean to the Kobuk Valley dunes - and design and build robots to move in diverse terrain. Campers program and build with LEGO MINDSTORMS; no experience necessary. The week culminates with a demonstration of robotic accomplishment.
Age or grade level: Ages 10-12
When: July 11 - July 15
Film It
Students develop an understanding of filming and photographing, with a week exploring still and moving images, cameras, light and optics and stop-motion animation. Campers create flipbooks, play with light and perspective, learn about how to frame visual storytelling and learn from past photographers featured in the Anchorage Museum's collection. The camp culminates with a viewing of the students' photographic works.
Age or grade level: Ages 10-12
When: July 18 - July 22
Robot It: Frontier Rovers
Participants explore the environments of the Arctic - from glaciers to tundra, and from the Arctic Ocean to the Kobuk Valley dunes - and design and build robots to move in diverse terrain. Campers program and build with LEGO MINDSTORMS; no experience necessary. The week culminates with a demonstration of robotic accomplishment.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
When: July 18 - July 22
Design It: Clothing and Costumes
Campers draw, design and create costumes and clothing inspired by history, art and fantasy, from steampunk to ponies and anything in between. Campers explore and design their own runway creation using ready-made objects, look at pop-art and examples in fashion today and explore design techniques and methods while taking part in a wide-range of design activities covering topics from stitches to pattern making. The camp culminates with a runway viewing of the students' creations.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
When: July 25 - July 29
Design It: Clothing and Costumes
Campers draw, design and create costumes and clothing inspired by history, art and fantasy, from steampunk to ponies and anything in between. Campers explore and design their own runway creation using ready-made objects, look at pop-art and examples in fashion today and explore design techniques and methods while taking part in a wide-range of design activities covering topics from stitches to pattern making. The camp culminates with a runway viewing of the students' creations.
Age or grade level: Ages 10-12
When: Aug. 1 - Aug. 5
Hide It: Art and Camouflage
Campers explore how to hide in plain sight, and how camouflage is used in the natural world and beyond. Participants explore how a halibut blends into the sea floor and why a ghillie suit works as they look into the natural history of staying hidden, the science of sight and vision and the art of camouflage, exploring how artists interpret one of nature's most exciting phenomena. The camp culminates with a viewing of the students' creations.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
When: Aug. 8 - Aug. 12
Camp Singing Hills - Program Aide Workshop
Girls will spend the day working on their leadership skills in a fun, interactive environment.
Age or grade level: Entering grades 7+
When: May 28
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Chugiak
Cost: $15
Contact: Amanda Block, ablock@girlscoutsalaska.org
Camp Singing Hills - Discover: Girl Scout Camp
The Girl Scout Camp program gives girls a classic and timeless summer camp experience. Campers will try everything camp has to offer including canoeing, arts and crafts, a cookout, nature hikes and more.
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-6
When: June 6 - June 10; July 5 - July 8; Aug. 8 - Aug. 12
Where: Chugiak
Cost: $180-225
Contact: Amanda Block, ablock@girlscoutsalaska.org
Girl Scout Day Camp in Kodiak
Girls ages 5-18 will enjoy fun, hands-on activities, make craft projects, explore their natural environment, play games and do a community service project. Girls may pre-register for camp or register on the first day of camp.
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-12
When: June 6 - June 10
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Camp Mueller
Cost: $100
Contact: Jen Pudge, jpudge@girlscoutsalaska.org
Camp Singing Hills - Program Aide
Camp develops courageous and confident leaders. Girls of all ages practice decision making and communication with others, and work on conflict-resolution skills. Our older girls also participate in leadership discovery activities and work with younger girls under the leadership of counselors.
Age or grade level: Entering grades 7+
When: June 6 - June 10; June 13 - June 17; June 20 - June 24; June 27 - July 1; July 5 - July 8; July 11 - July 15; July 18 - July 22; July 25 - July 29; Aug. 1 - Aug. 5; Aug. 8 - Aug. 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Chugiak
Cost: Free
Contact: Amanda Block, ablock@girlscoutsalaska.org
Camp Singing Hills - Discover: STEM
Girls will explore each STEM topic (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in the camp environment with professionals in those fields. Girls will also learn about women who were STEM pioneers and imagine their own STEM future.
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-6
When: June 13 - June 17; July 11 - July 15; Aug. 1 - Aug. 5
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Chugiak
Cost: $225
Contact: Amanda Block, ablock@girlscoutsalaska.org
Girl Scout Day Camp at Togowoods
Day Camp at Togowoods (Wasilla) is a great way to start the summer! Campers will enjoy all the great activities Camp Togowoods has to offer including canoeing, arts and crafts, nature hikes, our 35-foot climbing tower (girls entering grade 4+) and more.
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-12
When: June 13 - June 17
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Knik Goose Bay Rd., Wasilla
Cost: $200
Contact: Amanda Block, ablock@girlscoutsalaska.org
Girl Scout Southeast Traveling Day Camps
Our enthusiastic camp staff will be traveling to communities throughout Southeast Alaska to offer week-long day camp programs. Girls ages 5-18 will enjoy fun, hands-on activities, make craft projects, play games and do a community service project. Girls may pre-register for camp or register on the first day of camp.
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-12
When: June 13 - Aug. 12
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: One week each in: Gustavus, Yakutat, Prince of Wales, Wrangell, Angoon, Metlakatla, Hoonah, Kake, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Skagway and Sitka
Cost: $40
Contact: Jen Pudge, jpudge@girlscoutsalaska.org
Camp Singing Hills - Take Action
Girls will design their own community service projects and take action to make the world a better place. With the help of camp staff, campers will put their ideas into action and realize every person has the power to change the world.
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-6
When: June 20 - June 24; July 18 - July 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Chugiak
Cost: $225
Contact: Amanda Block, ablock@girlscoutsalaska.org
Camp Singing Hills - Discover: Nature
Girls will explore the ecosystems of camp, hike trails, do environmental education activities and spend time getting to know their Alaska backyard environment.
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-6
When: June 27 - July 1; July 25 - July 29
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Chugiak
Cost: $225
Contact: Amanda Block, ablock@girlscoutsalaska.org
Girl Scout Day Camp in Juneau
Come discover what Girl Scout Camp is all about! The Girl Scout Camp program gives girls a classic and timeless summer camp experience. Campers will try everything camp has to offer including arts and crafts, environmental education activities, hikes, fire building and more.
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-6
When: July 11 - July 15; July 18 - July 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Where: University Alaska Southeast
Cost: $140, scholarships available
Contact: Amanda Block, ablock@girlscoutsalaska.org
Girl Scout Day Camp on the Kenai Peninsula
Girls ages 5-18 will enjoy fun, hands-on activities, make craft projects, explore their natural environment, play games and do a community service project. Girls may pre-register for camp or register on the first day of camp.
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-12
When: July 18 - July 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Homer, Seward, Soldotna
Cost: $100, scholarships available
Contact: Jen Pudge, jpudge@girlscoutsalaska.org
Girl Scout Day Camp in Prince William Sound
Girls ages 5-18 will enjoy fun, hands-on activities, make craft projects, explore their natural environment, play games and do a community service project. Girls may pre-register for camp or register on the first day of camp.|
Age or grade level: Entering grades K-12
When: July 18 - July 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Valdez, Cordova
Cost: $100, scholarships available
Contact: Jen Pudge, jpudge@girlscoutsalaska.org
Camper drop is off from 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m., program time is from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and camper pick up time is from 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Age or grade level: Ages 6-14
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Kincaid Outdoor Center, 9401 Raspberry Rd.
Cost: $95
Contact: Margaret Timmerman, 343-4217, timmermanma@muni.org
Pathfinding
Children learn basic map and compass skills to explore Kincaid Park. Activities include map making, orienteering, volcano explosions and geography of the park.
When: June 6 - June 10
Up, Up and Away
A week devoted to all things airborne! From drone demonstrations to rocket building and egg drops, campers are in for the flight of their life.
When: June 13 - June 17
Wilderness Skills
Ever wondered how to survive in the wilderness? Have no fear, wilderness skills week is here! Children learn first aid, how to make a campfire, identify edible plants and shelter building.
When: June 20 - June 24
Water Week 1
Get ready for a splash-tastic week of camp! Campers build watersheds, learn boat safety lessons, study aquatic life and canoe at Little Campbell Lake.
Date: June 27 - July 1
Earthworks
Did you know Anchorage has the second biggest tidal change in the world? How do Kincaid Park's sand dunes remind us of Anchorage's Ice Age past? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
When: July 5 - July 8
Cost: $76
Water Week 2
Get ready for a splash-tastic week of camp! Campers build watersheds, learn boat safety lessons, study aquatic life and canoe at Little Campbell Lake.
When: July 11 - July 15
Discovery Week
Can you tell the difference between a wolf and wolverine paw print? If not, come learn how to distinguish animal tracks, explore the trails and develop nature photography skills.
When: July 18 - July 22
Up, Up and Away 2
A week devoted to all things airborne! From drone demonstrations to rocket building and egg drops, campers are in for the flight of their life.
Date: July 25 - July 29
Wilderness Skills 2
Ever wondered how to survive in the wilderness? Have no fear, wilderness skills week is here! Children learn first aid, how to make a campfire, identify edible plants and shelter building.
When: Aug. 1 - Aug. 5
Celebrate Summer
The perfect way for children to spend their last week of summer before heading back to school! We'll end camp with rocket making, shelter building, hikes, new games and more.
When: Aug. 8 - Aug. 12
When: May 31 - June 24, Monday - Friday
Where: Primrose Garden Pre-school, 3800 West 80th Ave.
Contact: primrose_garden@yahoo.com, 351-6160
Primrose Garden Summer Day Camp: Pre-School
We offer Waldorf inspired art day camps in a Japanese-English bilingual setting. Children will learn Japanese culture and languages as well as art. Artistic activities include clay modeling, gardening, baking, paper crafting, making small boats, watercolor painting, making aroma scented bags, play, reciting Japanese poems, movements, singing songs, learning wild birds and so on. Karate, Kendo and Taiko drumming are offered in afternoons. Each session has a theme, an element of Earth, Fire, Water or Air. Choose the session your child is interested in. Before-care/after-care is available between 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Age or grade level: Pre-school (3 years old through entering K)
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. for half day, 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. for full day
Cost: $160/week for half day, $260/week for full day
Primrose Garden Summer Day Camp: Entering Grades 1-4
We offer Waldorf inspired art day camps in a Japanese-English bilingual setting. Children will learn Japanese culture and languages as well as art. Artistic activities include clay modeling, gardening, baking, paper crafting, making small boats, watercolor painting, making aroma scented bags, play, reciting Japanese poems, movements, singing songs, learning wild birds and so on. Karate, Kendo and Taiko drumming are offered in afternoons. Each session has a theme, an element of Earth, Fire, Water and Air. Choose the session your child is interested in. Before-care/after-care is available between 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Age or grade level: Entering grades 1-4
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $260/week
Camper drop off from 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m., program time is from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and camper pick up time is from 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Age or grade level: Ages 6-14
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park, 1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane
Cost: $95
Contact: Margaret Timmerman, 343-4217, timmermanma@muni.org
Wild in the City
Explore the trails, learn about plants and go on scavenger hunts in the park. Children will learn about first aid skills, map reading, using a compass, preparing for emergencies and meet some people who work in that field.
When: June 13 - June 17
Cost: $76
Arts in the Park
Use recycled and found materials to create art projects, practice circus arts, learn photography skills and create a photo journal to record all your fun.
When: June 20 - June 24
Sports Week
Play golf, disc golf, soccer, softball and go swimming at Russian Jack Springs Park with recreation staff and some local heroes.
Date: July 5 - July 8
Bike Week
Become a bike riding expert with the help of local bike advocates. This week we'll learn about bike handling, gear shifting, cycling safety and trail etiquette.
When: June 27 - July 1
ACE Academy
Educators from the FAA will guide youth ages 10 to 14 in a week of exploration of aviation activities from building paper airplanes, building our own airport, learning about careers, visiting Merrill Field and the Aviation Museum at Lake Hood.
Age or grade level: Ages 10-14
When: July 11 - July 15
Water Week East
Get ready for a splash-tastic week of camp! Campers build watersheds, learn boat safety lessons, study aquatic life and canoe at Cheney Lake.
When: July 18 - July 22
Beastly Behavior
Learn about the animals that live in Russian Jack Springs Park in the creek and on the land. Meet a wildlife biologist and find out how they track animals through the city.
Date: July 25 - July 29
Games Galore
As we say farewell to the best summer ever, join us in a variety of challenges such as Bucket Brigade, Sprinkler Freeze Tag, Sponge Toss and new games. Hikes, swimming and visits to the train house and greenhouse will complete the week.
When: Aug. 1 - Aug. 5
This content was originally published as part of the 2016 Summer Camps Guide. Individual camp listings were provided by each camp.