GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMPS
Day and overnight camps available! Camps are open to all girls in grades K-12. Financial aid is available.
View our camp catalog and register at: www.girlscoutsalaska.org/camps
Questions? Call us at 907-248-2250 or email customercare@girlscoutsalaska.org
See if camp is right for you at one of our free Camp Open Houses on May 27!
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Animal Adventures
Get back into nature!
Come Enjoy Alaska’s Learning Farm this summer!
Tons of farm and nature related science every day! Cuddle with all the cute babies, piglets, kids, lambs, ducks, cows, foals and more. Learn to ride a horse. Shear a sheep and make wool projects. Milk goats and cows and make lotion. Go on an archeology dig. Bottle feed lambs and other farm babies. Explore the Farm and play fun farm games!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 4-17
Dates: Weekly, May-August
Times:9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Palmer
Cost: $375/full week; $255/ three days; $190/two days; $110/one day
Contact: Amanda Taylor, 907230-6775
Trailside Discovery Camp
Trailside Discovery Camp is an award-winning camp program in Alaska that provides a broad range of outdoor environmental education experiences for students ages 4 to 14 from all economic, social and cultural backgrounds. We provide summer camps at a variety of locations in Anchorage, Eagle River, and Palmer. We also offer special winter and spring programs during school breaks.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 4-14
Dates: May 24-Aug. 11
Times:7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Anchorage: Kincaid Bunker, Ruth Arcand Park, Lidia Selkregg Chalet; Eagle River: Beach Lake Chalet; Palmer: Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
Cost: Start at $345/week; one time nonrefundable registration fee, $70
Contact: Trailside@akcenter.org
Brush & Glaze Learning
Studio: Journaling the Hike Students will handcraft their own personal art journals and enjoy four day hikes at different trails throughout the Mat-Su Valley. Hikers will use their art journals throughout the camp to document flora and fauna, draw and paint observations, and complete challenges.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 5-18
Dates: May 29-June 2
Times:10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Brush & Glaze Learning Studio, Wasilla
Cost: $175
Contact: 907-631-8948; www. brushandglaze.com
Martial Arts Intensive Day Camp
ABJJ’s Martial Arts Summer Camps are a fun and exciting way to introduce your children to a broad spectrum of martial arts. Not only will your child be exposed to and learn techniques in Brazilian jiujitsu, wrestling, capoeira, Muay Thai and boxing, they will also learn about the histories and origins of all of them. We also make sure that we sprinkle in laser tag, Nerf Gun wars and movie time! Our camps are from 1-5p.m., Monday-Friday, and can be purchased in one-week increments throughout May, June and July. Discount available for full month purchases.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 5-12
Dates: Weekly camps, May 29Aug. 11
Times:1-5 p.m.
Where: 113 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Suite I, Anchorage
Cost: Members, $169/week; nonmembers, $209/week; one-time registration fee, $25; discount available for full month purchases
Contact: 907-748-9080; management@anchoragebjj.com
Tennis Camp: Smash Camp
Who: Ages 6-17 (beginner to intermediate level players), 10-11 a.m.; Ages 8-17 (beginner to intermediate level players), 11a.m.-12 p.m.; Ages 14-17 (high school varsity and open level players), 12-1 p.m.
What: This group is a fun kids group that is an introduction/ continuation to learning the game of tennis. Learning and playing a lot of tennis this group has a ton of fun drills and games. Group capacity is maxed at 16 players.
Where: Tentatively at South High School courts - working on securing the courts so this may change.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, starting May 30, 2023
Teaching Pros: Aaron Haines and Brook Connolly
New this year: We will play rain or shine! Rain days can consist of pickleball, smash ball, lawn tennis.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 6-17
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, starting May 30
Times:Session #1, 10 a.m.; Session #2, 11 a.m.; Session #3, 12 p.m.
Where: South High School Tennis Courts (pending), Anchorage
Cost: 1 Session, $60/weekly
Contact: Brook Connolly, brook. connolly@gmail.com; Hainessports.com
Ridge Riders Adventure Camp at the Sunderland Ranch Ages 12-15; must be entering junior high - prior experience is not necessary. Day one and two will consist of riding basics and horse skills. We will start our day with calling horses up form the pasture, haltering them and barn chores. Saddling and working in pairs for skill sessions. Each rider will get out for a trail ride each day. On Thursday, your teen will come prepared to stay overnight at the ranch. We will provide a list of what they should and should not bring. This opportunity to cook meals and campfire together will strengthen the memories and friendships they are making. Campers will participate in a variety of other activities including arts, cooking and music. Friday we will be picked up in the Alaska Zipline Hummers and taken to our final adventure - six tandem tower zips with Alaska Zipline Adventure Park, also part of our ranch. Throughout the week they will have opportunities to earn coins for spending in the gift shop. You are welcome to send them with cash for snacks and other trinkets. Youth will build confidence overcoming obstacles and learning new skills throughout their week. They will have plenty of guided outdoor games as well as time to hang out and enjoy the peace of the woods the horses and the ranch. A pack list will be attached to your registration form.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Grades 6-10
Dates: May 30-June 2; June 1323; June 20-23; July 18-21
Times:Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, drop off 9 a.m. to Friday pick up at 1 p.m.
Where: Sunderland Ranch, 10856 North Wolverine Road, Palmer
Cost: $625
Contact: Katie Sunderland, 907-782-7268; www.sunderlandranch.com
Fox Hollow Junior Golf Camp
Junior Golf, ages 6-14 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday
Sign up today!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 6-14
Dates: May 30-Aug. 10
Times:9 a.m.-12 p.m
Where: Fox Hollow Sports Dome and Golf Course, 11801 Brayton Drive, Anchorage
Cost: $175
Contact: 907-345-4600; chalet@ foxhollowak.com
AK Summer Camp at The Dome
This summer, join us at The Dome for an amazing summer camp run by our incredible staff! Open to children ages 6 to 12, our day camp provides a summer filled with games, creative activities and sports! Every day at The Dome’s summer camp features a wide range of group activities, focused on everything from athletic movement to creative exploration. Kids will have a terrific experience each day with opportunities to grow emotionally, mentally and physically. Some popular activities ready for this summer are bingo, remote control cars and laser tag! Learn more and sign up on our website at thedome.us. We hope to see you this summer!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 6-12
Dates: May 30-Aug. 11
Times:7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 6501 Changepoint Drive, Anchorage
Cost: $92/day; $272/week; $2,699/entire summer
Contact: David Registe, Director of Programs, david@thedome.us
Summer Fun Camp at The Alaska Club
The Alaska Club aims to keep our campers active and having fun!
At camp, we explore, play and grow. Every day features a variety of hands-on, age-appropriate activities where everyone has the opportunity to experience sports, arts and crafts, outdoor activities and daily swimming. All our camps are open to members and nonmembers. Single-day and full-week pricing options are available. DCA is accepted at our East and Fairbanks camps.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 5-12
Dates: May 30-Aug. 11
Times:Standard Hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Extended Hours, 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Where: The Alaska Clubs East, South, Eagle River and Fairbanks
Cost: Standard Hours Daily, $65 members/$75 nonmembers ; Standard Hours Weekly, $250 members/$275 nonmembers; Extended Hours Daily, $80 members/$90 nonmembers; Extended Hours Weekly, $310 members/$335 nonmembers
Contact: summerfuncamp@ thealaskaclub.com
Jr. Outdoor Explorers Summer Camps
For ages 10-13, this day camp outdoor leadership program includes field trips each week for foundational climbing and paddling skills, and hiking day trips in our local mountains. Within the context of outdoor recreation, friends and fun, our instructor guides will mentor youth in learning wilderness first aid skills, self and team rescue skills in different wilderness situations, teamwork, developing wilderness decision-making and risk-assessment skills, and much more as youth learn, engage and experience Alaska’s beautiful summer! Options are also available for this age group for backpacking and wilderness trips - see our website for more details.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 10-13
Dates: May 30-Aug. 16
Times:Drop off: 9 a.m.; Pick up: 4:30-6 p.m.; Early drop-off available starting at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Kincaid Park, Jodhpur Trailhead, Anchorage
Cost: $425/week; Daily drop-in booking available two weeks prior to program start date; Discounts available for multipleweek bookings
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com; intothewoodsalaska.com
Little Outdoor Explorers Summer Camps
Our Little Alaskan Explorers, “The Little Wolf Pups,” Summer Camps are designed for young children to learn outdoor studies skills through play, friends and fun, while fostering an authentic relationship with our local wild spaces and learning about being outside in our beautiful Alaska summer. Our 2023 Summer Camps will rotate between four different themes: Dinosaurs, Birds, Bugs and Water!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 5-6
Dates: May 30-Aug. 16
Times:Drop off: 9 a.m.; Pick up: 4:30-6 p.m.; early drop-off available starting at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Kincaid Park, Jodhpur Trailhead, Anchorage
Cost: $425/week; Daily drop-in booking available two weeks prior to program start date; Discounts available for multipleweek bookings.
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com; intothewoodsalaska.com
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Young Outdoor Explorers Summer Camps
Our young outdoor explorers are 7-9 years old and ready for a day of adventure, wilderness skills and play with friends! Day camps meet at Kincaid Park and include a field visit each week for hiking in our local front range and/or learning paddling skills in our local ponds. Our 2023 Summer Camps will rotate between four different themes: Dinosaurs, Birds, Bugs and Water!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
Dates: May 30-Aug. 16
Times:Drop off: 9 a.m.; Pick up: 4:30-6 p.m.; Early drop-off available starting at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Kincaid Park, Jodhpur Trailhead, Anchorage
Cost: $425/week; Daily drop-in booking available two weeks prior to program start date; Discounts available for multipleweek bookings
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com; intothewoodsalaska.com
2023 Junior Learn to Row
Participants will learn the basics of rowing with certified coaches on Sand Lake. Camp begins with a mandatory class at the Service High pool on June 4 to cover safety and introduce technique.
June 5-June 9, campers will be rowing at Sand Lake.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 12-18/
Completed Grades 6-12
Dates: June 4-9
Times:June 4: 9-11 a.m. at Service High Pool; June 5-9: 3-5 p.m. at Sand Lake
Where: Service Pool, June 4; Sand Lake, June 5-9, Anchorage
Cost: $125
Contact: juniors@anchoragerowing.com
Camp Confetti: Dance PAWty with my Pet
Raise your paws if you love Paw Patrol and Secret Life of Pets because you’ll PAWSitively love this fun ballet and creative movement dance camp! Tiny dancers can bring their favorite stuffed pet - dog, cat, character, anything goes! - and together they’ll unleash the fun on four PURRfect dancing adventures. This dance PAWty will be a fun time…FUR sure!
https://www.anchorageballet. org/summer
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 3-6
Dates: June 5-8
Times:10 a.m.-12 p.m.; or 4-6 p.m.
Where: Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy, 1309 West 29th Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $275
Contact: info@anchorageballet. org
Lefty Van Brunt Memorial Youth Baseball Camp
Join our Anchorage Glacier Pilots’ coaches and players as they give instruction in baseball skills and sportsmanship. Registration forms will be available on the Pilots’ website, glacierpilots.com, or at the Pilots’ office, 435 West 10th Avenue, Ste. A, in Anchorage.
Registration is required and space is limited. Register by May 26, 2023.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 8-14
Dates: June 5-8
Times:9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Mulcahy Stadium, Anchorage
Cost: Free, thanks to sponsors
Contact: Roxanne or Mike, 907274-3627; gpilots@ alaska.net
Lithia Great Alaska College
Showcase
Female hockey players: Be coached and scouted by some of the world’s best hockey coaches - NCAA, NHL, AHL, Pro and Olympic. Directed by World Champion Zoe Hickel. Includes 16 hours of ice time, skills, games, functional strength training, updated speed techniques, nutrition updates and placement clinic for college, national team and pro leagues. Space is limited to 80 players and eight goalies. Register online at www.zopro. org/hockey-1.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Female hockey players ages 12-college; comp level skaters
Dates: June 5-8
Times:Day one, 3-6 p.m.; Days two-four, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., subject to adjustment
Where: O’Malley Ice Center, 11111 O’Malley Center Drive, Anchorage
Cost: $400
Contact: Zoe Hickel, 907-3508140; zoehickel@zopro.org; www.zopro.org
Service High School’s 2023 Summer Volleyball Camp
For incoming 3rd-9th gradersbeginners are welcome! We will have two sessions daily depending on your grade level, please note the different times. This will allow coaches to focus on individual skills and talents.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Grades 3-9
Dates: June 5-8
Times:Grades 3-6, 9-11:30 a.m.; Grades 7-9, 1-3:30 p.m.
Where: Service High School Gym, Anchorage
Cost: $150/player
Contact: lcvb.servicehigh@ gmail.com with questions; www. servicevolleyball.com for registration and more information
JA Biz Kids Camp
Join the JA team for a summer day camp geared towards elementary and middle school students. They will learn about financial literacy, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, community and more, culminating with a Shark Tank-style pitch contest where they can win seed money for their business venture. The day will be a mix of outdoor play, leadership, social emotional learning and economics.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Grades K-8
Dates: June 5-9; June 12-16; June 19-23
Times:9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2424 East Dowling Road, Anchorage
Cost: $250/camper
Contact: Rebecca Hilton, 907-344-0101 ext. 3; rhilton@ ja-alaska.org
Magic Don Presents!
Want to learn some cool tricks and illusions? Come join us for Magic Camp or classes! Budding magicians will learn, build and perform ultra-cool effects for their own magic kits! Camps will offer all sorts of amazing tricks of the trade and end with a Grand Finale performance and barbecue. Camps must have four students and will be limited to 10. Other camps and classes may be scheduled by request. Classes may also be requested for individuals and groups. Magic Shows are also available for school, camp or public events. Don’t miss this!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 9 and older
Dates: June 5-9 and July 17-21; Other dates may be requestedmust have at least four students Times:10 a.m.-3 p.m., curriculum; Extended hours before and after by request as needed Where: Magic Shop and Studio, 7537 Basel Street, Anchorage; Off-site classes may be requested Cost: $250/students, includes all materials and references.
Contact: Don Russell, 907-5221364; magicguy@alaskalife.net; www.alaskaswildestmagic.net
RCCA Summer Fun Club
Come and join us for a fun-filled summer! Children go on field trips to places such as: the Imaginarium, the Alaska Zoo, Loussac Library and local parks and businesses. All children go on at least two off-campus trips per week; one walking trip and one bus trip. Children have bike day one day a week: ages 5-9 stay on campus to work on skills, while those 10-12 bike off campus. When not biking or “fieldtripping,” children participate in a myriad of activities such as: cooking, science, arts and crafts, gym/outdoor games, nature walks and time to just be a kid. Our staff is experienced, energetic and creative; They receive over 30 hours of training. We look forward to a fantastic summer with your child! Operated by Rabbit Creek Community Association.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 5-12
Dates: June 5-July 27, MondaysThursdays
Times:7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
Where: Rabbit Creek Elementary, 13650 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchoragee
Cost: $260/first child; $240/ additional child
Contact: 907-742-5722; rabbitcreekchildcare@gmail.com; rabbitcreekchildcare.com
Create Academy at PNA
It’s full STEAM ahead at Create Academy - the place where science, art and technology collide with a whole lot of creativity. Immerse yourself in the creative process and learn new skills to take your creations to a whole new level. Gardening, robotics, camping, sewing, cooking and so much more! Go to PNA’s website for full listings. Camps are filling up fast- Register now! (Many camps are waitlist only.)
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Grades K-8
Dates: June 5-Aug. 4; weeklong day camps
Times:8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Extended care included, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Pacific Northern Academy, 2511 Sentry Drive, Anchorage Cost: $375/camp*; $60 annual registration fee *additional fees may apply to certain camps Contact: createacademy@pacificnorthern.org; pacificnorthern. org/create-academy
Create AcademyKindercamps
Kindercamps are designed to be the bridge to help preschoolers transition to the kindergarten classroom. Through engaging weekly themes, center-based play, educational activities, creative art lessons and outdoor exploration, students will learn the skills they need to be successful in a classroom setting and gain independence. All while having so much fun!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Rising
Kindergarteners
Dates: June 5-Aug. 4; weeklong camps
Times:8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; care included, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Pacific Northern Academy, 2511 Sentry Drive, Anchorage
Cost: $375/week; $60 annual registration fee
Contact: createacademy@pacificnorthern.org; pacificnorthern. org/create-academy
Summer of Wonder
Come experience eight weeks of wonder at our amazing summer camp lead by experienced and trained Waldorf educators. We have three camps: Early childhood for 3 1/2-4-year-olds, a camp for 4-6-year-olds and, for the older kids, we have Big Kid Camp for 7-12-year-olds. From learning glass and ceramic mosaic techniques in “Mosaic Week,” to conducting experiments in “Art and Science Week” or just getting down and dirty in “Mud Week,” come have a blast at the Anchorage Waldorf School!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 3 1/2-12
Dates: June 5-Aug. 4; except the week of July 4
Times:8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; or 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Anchorage Waldorf School, 3250 Baxter Road, Anchorage Cost: $300/half day; $350/full day
Contact: Renee Parks, ed@ waldorfak.org; register online at waldorfak.org
Girl Scouts of Alaska
Welcome to the wonderful world of Girl Scout day camp! Our camps are open to all girls, regardless of whether they are current Girl Scout members. Girl Scout Day Camp is a wonderful way to experience all the fun of camp and still return home each evening!
Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Our camps are designed to help girls discover the world around them, connect with other campers and take action in their own lives and communities. That’s what leadership is all about!
Campers will grow in their personal skills and self-reliance, be more willing to take appropriate risks, use leadership skills and feel more capable of making a difference. Girls will learn about their environment and feel more comfortable outdoors. In addition, campers will learn relationship skills and experience social and emotional character development; girls will learn to work as a team, have a sense of belonging with others and learn how to make new friends. The true payoff of camp will be apparent when your camper comes home more self-reliant, self-sufficient and self-confident! Learn more at www.girlscoutsalaska.org/camps.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Grades K-12
Dates: June 5-Aug. 11
Times:9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Day camp is held at Camp Singing Hills in Chugiak, which has a lake, forest, lodge and trails. Busing is available from Anchorage.
Cost: Starting at $305/week; Scholarships available!
Contact: 907-248-2250; customercare@girlscoutsalaska. org; www.girlscoutsalaska.org/ camps
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Spenard Community Recreation Center
Summer Day Camp
This day camp is accredited by the American Camping Association. The camp will provide a safe active environment for 3050 children, ages 6 through 12. Campers will experience numerous recreational opportunities such as swimming and water safety, ice skating, personal safety, outdoor education, outdoor recreation, physical education, sports, arts and crafts, hobbies, field trips, bicycling, competitions and a host of other activities. It is a positive summer program for kids that will help build self-esteem, friendships, skills and a basis for making positive recreational choices throughout a lifetime. Social skills such as consistent use of manners, resolving conflicts, accepting responsibility, natural cause and effect and playing effectively with others will be encouraged, along with the developmental skills that are appropriate for each child’s age and maturity level at all age levels.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 6-12
Dates: June 5-Aug. 11
Times:Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Where: Spenard Community Recreation Center, 2020 West 48th Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $190/week/child; Childcare Assistance is accepted.
Contact: Dorena Bingham, 907-343-4368; dorena.bingham@ anchorageak.gov
Steven Murray, 907-343-4160; 907-802-8710 work cell; steven. murray@anchorageak.gov
Anchorage Cooperative
Preschool Summer Camp
Join us this summer as we learn through play! Our child-centered approach allows us to study topics based on our students’ interest while encouraging a positive sense of self, problem solving, outdoor appreciation and social-emotional skills. Our facility offers a beautiful, natural outdoor environment with lots to explore. Indoors, we have a large play space with science, writing, art, dramatic play and block areas.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 3-6
Dates: June 5-Aug. 25
Times:9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 3031 LaTouche Street, Anchorage
Cost: 3 days, Tues-Thurs, $575/ month; 5 days, Mon-Fri, $795/ month
Contact: 907-279-0923; preschoolACP@gmail.com
FUNdamentals Girls Summer Camp
In June 2023, Women’s Fly Fishing will be featuring one amazing summer camp session for girls! This session will feature a fly-fishing aspect, along with rock climbing and other outdoor recreational activities.
Week 1: Beginner Fishing 101
Week 2: Rock Climbing
Week 3: Hiking in Anchorage
Week 4: Girls Day/Outdoor Picnic
Social
*Transportation required for all sessions*
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 10-15
Dates: June 6, June 13, June 20,
June 27
Times:9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Womens Fly Fishing/
Fishewear HQ, 4011 Arctic Boulevard, #C, Anchorage
Cost: $400
Contact: 907-274-7113; info@ womensflyfishing.com
Ranch Camp
Summer day camps at the ranch are a great way for your child to spend time away from electronics. Our day camps offer an unforgettable experience based around trail riding and horsemanship. Interacting with the working ranch offers kids with opportunities to learn new skills, ride horses and make friendships, which all increase personal growth and confidence. As they put their hands to new tasks, they may be inspired and find passions they didn’t know that they had. Campers may participate in activities that include gardening, archery, crafts, cooking and jamming, and of course riding and caring for horses.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 8-12
Dates: June 6-8; June 27-29; August 1-3
Times:9 a.m.-4 p.m., TuesdayThursday Where: Sunderland Ranch, 10856 North Wolverine Road, Palmer
Cost: $475
Contact: Katie Sunderland, 907-782-7268; www.sunderlandranch.com
Mayhem Basketball Camps
These basketball camps are a great opportunity to learn and improve one’s basketball knowledge and skills with the UAA Women’s basketball staff and players.
Elite Camp is for basketball players who want to compete and play at the next level. Players will work hard and be put to the test in more competition style drills and games.
Individual Camp is for boys and girls who want to improve in their fundamentals and learn techniques to help them succeed in their basketball journey. In the morning session, campers will work on their ball handling, passing, shooting, defense and other skills for all positions.
In the afternoon session, campers will focus more on games and applying their skills into game settings while working with others as a team.
Registration opens April 1.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Elite Camp: Girls entering grades 8-12; Individual Camp: Boys ages 8-14 and Girls ages 8-18
Dates: Elite Camp: June 8; Individual Camp: June 19-21
Times:Elite Camp: 9-11 a.m. and 12-2 p.m.; Individual Camp: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and/or 1-4 p.m.
Where: Alaska Airlines Center, Anchorage
Cost: Elite Camp: $120; Individual Camp: morning or afternoon session, $140 or both sessions, $240 Contact: www.midnightsunbasketballcamps.com
Brush & Glaze Learning
Studio: Garden Art
In this day camp, kids will explore art for the indoors and outdoors! We will design and build bird feeders, make pottery planters, terrariums, fairy and gnome gardens and more!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 5-18
Dates: June 9
Times:10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Brush & Glaze Learning Studio, Wasilla
Cost: $175
Contact: 907-631-8948; www. brushandglaze.com
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Rainbow Unicorn Dance Camp Dance among the magical and mystical world of unicorns and rainbows! Each day includes unicorn fairy tales, dance, rainbow crafts, games and more! Your child will delight in discovering movement and music in this magical camp and delight you with a performance at weeks end!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 4-6
Dates: June 12-15
Times:9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $295
Contact: 907-277-9591; info@ alaskadancetheatre.org
Painting Intensive
Young artists will love this creative painting camp! Each day focuses on a different medium: acrylic, watercolor, oils, paint pens and pouring. Learn techniques and explore in the medium of paint!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 10-18
Dates: June 12-16
Times:10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Brush & Glaze Learning Studio, Wasilla
Cost: $175
Contact: 907-631-8948; www. brushandglaze.com
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Acro Camps w/ Alaska Rock Gym
Come out and develop your acrobatic, gymnastic, flexibility and creative dance skills! Each day includes classes in strength and conditioning, tumbling and tricks, as well as classes in jazz and lyrical dance. Time will be spent one-on-one, to practice specialty skills unique to each dancer’s abilities before integrating our progress into an acro-jazz dance combination. Add in two trips to the Alaska Rock Gym, some arts and crafts, costume design and plenty of inspiration, and you have a full day in the life of a circus dancer! The week concludes with a performance exhibition showcasing our student’s accomplishments. Participants may sign up for one or both weeks.
*Additional cost of $36 for two days admission (per week) to Alaska Rock Gym will apply.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 7-12
Dates: Week 1, June 12-16; Week 2, June 19-23
Times:9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage Cost: $395/week
Contact: 907-277-9591; info@ alaskadancetheatre.org
Breakthrough Vocal Camp
Does your kid love to sing and have fun with others? Breakthrough Vocal Camp is a one week day camp that focuses on fun while learning songs and then performing them. Have your kid pick a song before camp begins that they are already familiar with, that is also in their vocal capability as of camp time. We will work with each camper on their songs individually during the week and get it “stage ready.” We also work on a big group number with all of our campers each day and ... every camper gets a solo! At the end of the week, we will perform a show with all the solo songs and group number to family and friends alike! Other things to look forward to: daily walks to the park down the street during lunch at the end of the day to get some more energy out (weather permitted), pizza party at the end of the week and a water balloon fight when weather looks right! Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided for your camper. You will need to provide your own lunches. You can register and pay for camp at www. breakthroughvocalcamp.com, this will direct you to our main site. Then find the tab that says “Breakthrough Vocal Camp” in the upper right area. Any questions? Contact the camp director Megan Killoran at mmkilloran@gmail.com. See you this summer!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 8-16
Dates: Teen, ages 13-16: June 12-16; Kids, ages 8-12: June 1923; Kids, ages 8-12: June 26-30
Times:9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Turnagain Arts Building, 4105 East Turnagain Boulevard, #212, Anchorage
Cost: $450
Contact: Camp Director Megan Killoran, mmkilloran@gmail.com
Explorations in Drawing
Young artists will learn and practice drawing tool technique including graphite, oil and chalk pastels, pen and ink in this drawing theory crash course! Experience realism, gesture drawing, still life, landscape, animals and more.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Age 10-18
Dates: June 13-17
Times:10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Brush & Glaze Learning Studio, Wasilla
Cost: $175
Contact: 907-631-8948; www. brushandglaze.com
SPYDER Summer Soccer
For more than 33 years, SPYDER (Sports Programs for Youth Development, Education and Recreation) Soccer has provided summer fun and skill development for kids ages 3-14. This 100% volunteer organization is a neighborhood program geared toward movement, fun and being outdoors; we emphasize family involvement. Teams are coed, Monday and Wednesday nights. Weekends are free. Choose the age group that works best for you. May request friends. Cost includes jersey, party, medals, etc. Register online at www.spydersoccer.com; registration ends May 23, and space is limited!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 3-14
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 14-July 19
Times:U4, 5:30 p.m.; U6-U14, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Trailside Elementary and Service High Schools, Anchorage
Cost: $70/U4; $90/ U6-U14
Contact: Cristy, crusher@gci. net; www.spydersoccer.com
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Mermaid Sparkles Dance Camp
A wet and wild week awaits your child at Mermaid Camp! Ocean, fish and water themes will be used to explore movement and music concepts. Each day your child will “swim through” a creative movement dance class, a nutritious snack, craft time and choreography. The week will end with a little performance, mermaid inspired!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 4-6
Dates: June 19-22
Times:9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $295
Contact: 907-277-9591; info@ alaskadancetheatre.org
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Dancing Dragons Camp Fly away with an adventure filled week at Dancing Dragons Camp! Attack each magic filled day with dance class, art projects, games and snacks. This high energy camp will have your little one training their inner beasts and taming all sorts of magic! The week ends with a magical performance!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 4-6
Dates: June 26-29
Times:9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $295
Contact: 907-277-9591; info@ alaskadancetheatre.org
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Camp Confetti: Magical Mermaids & Shimmering
Swans
Tiny ballerinas will dance and leap across the lily pad lagoon as mermagical mermaids and shimmering swans in this sparkling summer camp! Dancers will focus on ballet basics and creative movement, as well as fun and fancy, imaginative activities and fin-tastic feathery crafts! https://www.anchorageballet.org/summer
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 3-6
Dates: June 26-29
Times:10 a.m.-12 p.m.; or 4-6 p.m.
Where: Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy, 1309 West 29th Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $275
Contact: info@anchorageballet. org
JA Stock Market Camp
This fun-filled, action-packed competition gives high school students the opportunity to experience the stock market first-hand while enhancing team building and communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Prior to the competition, students complete lessons to learn about the basics of the stock market and the importance of saving and investing. During the competition, students put these lessons to the test as each team is issued $1,000,000 to invest in shares of fictitious companies. Throughout the 60-turn trading period, the simulation will follow news events as they impact the market, challenging students to work together and determine if they want to buy, sell or trade.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Grades 9 -12
Dates: June 26-29
Times:9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2424 East Dowling Road, Anchorage
Cost: $250/camper
Contact: Rebecca Hilton, 907-344-0101 ext. 3; rhilton@ ja-alaska.org
Portland Timbers and Thorns
Camp An Alliance Club Camp run by Portland Timbers and Thorns senior coaches. The camp open to boys and girls ages 7-18. Participants will work on soccer skills through drills and games.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Youth Camp, ages 7-13; Competitive Camp, ages 13-18
Dates: June 26-29
Times:Youth Camp, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Competitive Camp, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Javier Dela Vega Park, 1950 West 56th Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: Youth Camp, $150; Competitive Camp, $135
Contact: Registration Online: Go to registration.timbers.com, click on Register and find the camp
Mt. Bike Club Summer Camps
For ages 6-17, our 2023 MTB club program is for beginning to intermediate riders. Youth will gain fitness, endurance, learn basic bike maintenance, bikerelated wilderness first aid skills, confidence, outdoor leadership skills and develop a strong foundation riding mountain bikes and single track trails. Join us for a summer of friends and fun on the Kincaid trails!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 6-17
Dates: June 26-Aug. 16
Times:Drop off: 9 a.m.; Pick up: 4:30-6 p.m.; early drop-off available starting at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Kincaid Park, Jodhpur Trailhead, Anchorage
Cost: $450/week; Daily drop-in booking available two weeks prior to program start date
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com; intothewoodsalaska.com
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Ballet Story Camp: Cinderella
An enchanted week awaits your child! Based on the classical ballet of Cinderella, this is a great opportunity for your tiny dancer learn the story of this traditional ballet and its music, while also exploring the concepts of movement. Each day there will be a creative movement class, a nutritious snack, craft time and choreography. The week will end with a little performance of Cinderella.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 4-6
Dates: July 10-13
Times:9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $295
Contact: 907-277-9591; info@ alaskadancetheatre.org
Alaska Children’s Music Camp
Come join Ms. Karen, Ms. Kay and Ms. Mimi in a musical exploration! You will sing, play and dance the day away.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Grade 6-12
Dates: July 10-14
Times:9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: 1847 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage
Cost: $155
Contact: alaskaorffchapter@ gmail.com; www.alaskaorffchapter.org/alaska
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Multi-style Dance Camp
A little bit of everything, designed for the beginner! Enjoy Learning the basics of modern, jazz and ballet in a relaxed and noncompetitive class that encourages freedom of movement! Students will also participate in daily arts and crafts and be provided a healthy snack. A great way to try something new and make new friends. The week concludes with a performance exhibition showcasing our student’s accomplishments.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 7-12
Dates: July 10-14
Times:9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $395
Contact: 907-277-9591; info@ alaskadancetheatre.org
Crafting 101
Dive into the world of handcrafting! Campers will enjoy a vast array of hand crafts including stamping, beads, leatherwork, tie-dye and macrame. Let’s create together!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 5-18
Dates: July 10-14
Times:10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Brush & Glaze Learning Studio, Wasilla
Cost: $175
Contact: 907-631-8948; www. brushandglaze.com
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Pop Star Dance Camp
Join ADT for fun filled week at Pop Star Dance Camp! Enjoy learning the basics of modern, jazz and hip-hop in fresh fun classes that encourage personal expression! Students will also participate in daily arts and crafts and be provided a healthy snack. Be a star! A great way to try something new and make new friends. The week concludes with a performance exhibition showcasing our student’s accomplishments.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 7-12
Dates: July 17-21
Times:9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $395
Contact: 907-277-9591; info@ alaskadancetheatre.org
Crafting With Clay
Embrace your creative side with handmade pottery and clay crafts. Learn clay techniques including the pottery wheel, hand building and sculpting methods. Kids will glaze and keep their finished works of decorative and functional art.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 7-18
Dates: July 17-21
Times:10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Brush & Glaze Learning Studio, Wasilla Cost: $175
Contact: 907-631-8948; www. brushandglaze.com
Sterling Soccer Camp
Anchorage Youth Soccer Club coaches along with guest coaches work with players on soccer skills through drills and games.
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 7-18
Dates: July 18-21
Times:1-4 p.m.
Where: Javier Dela Vega Park, 1950 West 56th Avenue, Anchorage Cost: $260; includes a camp
T-shirt
Contact: Register Online: anchorageyouthsoccer.org, look on the Soccer Camps page of our website
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Jungle Safari Dance Camp
An adventurous week awaits your child at Jungle Dance Camp! Animal and jungle themes will be used to explore movement and music concepts. Each day your child will have the “bare necessities,” a creative movement dance class, a nutritious snack, craft time and choreography. The week will end with a little performance, Jungle Book inspired!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 4-6
Dates: July 24-27
Times:9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $295
Contact: 907-277-9591; info@ alaskadancetheatre.org
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Flower Fairy Dance Camp
Enter the enchanted garden of fairies, gnomes and forest creatures. Your little fairy or gnome will delight in discovering movement and music in this magical camp. Dance your way through each day with dance class, art projects, games and snacks. The week ends with a magical performance!
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 4-6
Dates: July 31-Aug. 3
Times:9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage Cost: $295
Contact: 907-277-9591; info@ alaskadancetheatre.org
CSI Forensic Science Camp - Alaska Law Enforcement Museum
This camp is designed to increase high school level student’s awareness of science by exposure to forensics. Learn about drug analysis, finger prints, fire science, forensic anthropology, blood stain analysis, DNA collection, firearms and tool mark analysis. Students will get hands-on experience with crime scene processing taught by law enforcement professionals. The camps mission is to nurture and develop long term interest in science education and a possible career in forensics. Camp includes field trip to Fish and Game Shooting Range.
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Ages 15-18
Dates: May 23-26
Times:9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Alaska Law Enforcement Museum, 245 West 5th Avenue, Suite 112, Anchorage
Cost: $325
Contact: Retired Cpt. Steve Arlow, 907-748-2446; trooperast41@gmail.com
Download Application: www. foast.org/csi-camp; 907-2795050; admin@foast.org
Young Women’s Four-Day Outdoor Leadership Trips
Our four day, three night “Girl’s Trip” offers young women a chance to make new friends and seek high adventure with other like-minded girls. This is an Outdoor Leadership Backpacking Trip for young women ages 1417, and will be offered as a series of three distinct backpacking trips to different wilderness areas in Southcentral Alaska. In this course trip, we will cover wilderness emergency medical situations and develop the building blocks of our decision-making/risk assessment mindset. Our female guides will mentor/ teach from their own wilderness experiences to help our young women explorers develop their building blocks of outdoor skills for a lifetime of leading in the outdoor setting. Only 10 spots available - learn more and book on our website!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Girls ages 14-17
Dates: Three 2023 summer trips: May 27-30; July 1-4; Aug.
11-14
Camp Confetti:
Sparkleberry Fairy Garden
Your petite dancer will not want to miss the Sparkleberry Fairy Garden annual party! Dancers will join fairy friends, fancy flamingos, and a colorful rainbow of dancing fruits and flowers for a fairy sparkling good time in ballet! This magical camp is full of pixie dust, dancing, games, glittery crafts and so much more! https://www.anchorageballet.org/summer
Category: Day Camp
Age or grade level: Ages 3-6
Dates: July 31-Aug. 3
Times:10 a.m.-12 p.m.; or 4-6 p.m.
Where: Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy, 1309 West 29th Avenue, Anchorage Cost: $275 Contact: info@anchorageballet. org
Onward & Upward
Onward & Upward is an evidence-based nonprofit located in the Mat-Su Valley, specializing in adventure outdoor education that promotes health and wellness! We have a number of different summer programs happening; from eight-day backpacking courses to four-day rock climbing courses and much more! Visit our website for more details: www.onwardandupward.org.
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Ages 12-18
Dates: Year-round
Times:Varies
Where: Mat-Su Valley
Cost: Varies
Contact: info@onwardandupward.org
Times:Overnight: four days, three nights
Where: Different routes for each trip in Alaska State Parks Cost: $650
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com; intothewoodsalaska.com
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AK Youth Three-Day Trip: Backpacking and Wilderness Foundations Trips
This is a foundational Outdoor Leadership Backpacking Trip for youth ages 10-13. This “quick trip three-day course” is offered as a series of three distinct backpacking trips to different Alaska State Park trails. In this course trip, we will cover wilderness emergency medical situations and develop the building blocks of our decision-making/ risk assessment mindset. Our guides are mentors who will help youth build confidence and teamwork skills in addition to the wilderness safety skills essential to a lifetime of safe and fulfilling outdoor adventure. Only 10 spots available - learn more and book on our website!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Ages 10-13
Dates: Three 2023 summer trips: May 31-June 2; June 20-22; July 5-7
Times:Overnight: three days, two nights
Where: Different routes for each trip in Alaska State Parks
Cost: $550
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com; intothewoodsalaska.com
Hidden Hollow Farms Intro to Horses
For three days a week we will be focusing on all things horses: how to feed and care for them, safety around them, all the various tack. Learn the importance of groundwork and get to practice it. Each student will receive one private riding lesson during the week, a T-shirt and an informational workbook!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Age 10 and older
Dates: June-August, various weeks
Times:10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: South Anchorage
Cost: $350/week
Contact: HiddenHollowFarmAK@gmail.com
Foundations of Climbing and Backpacking Youth/Teen Outdoor Leadership Trips
Our Foundations in Outdoor Climbing and Backpacking Youth Leadership Course offers youth ages 10-17 an opportunity to learn outdoor leadership skills and foundational skills in outdoor climbing and backpacking in the beautiful wilderness area of Hatcher Pass. This course is focused on giving youth the chance to learn a myriad of wilderness skills that will set them up for a lifetime of safe and sustainable enjoyment of our world’s wilderness spaces. Only 10 spots available - learn more and book on our website!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Ages 10-17
Dates: Two 2023 summer trips: June 4-9; July 17-22
Times:Overnight: six days, five nights
Where: Varying Southcentral Alaska Trails and Resurrection Bay
Cost: $850
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com, intothewoodsalaska.com
Spanish Immersion Camp
Let’s Play in Spanish Campers will be immersed in Spanish through exploration, interactive hands-on activities, music, dancing and much more. A fun and easy way to learn Espanol. We’ll have outdoor and indoor activities.
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Preschool-
Grade 6
Dates: June 5
Times:Starts at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m.
Where: Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School, Anchorage
Cost: Varies; Call for cost information
Contact: Karim, 907-575-1600
Explore Health Care Careers in Alaska! Mat-Su Free Middle School Camp!
This camp will include introductions to a variety of mental health and human services careers. We will have visitors from multiple career paths, as well as discussion about areas within UAA that focus on different career development opportunities. Our camp will focus on various themes of health, including:
-Holistic Health
-Dimensions of Well-being
-Community Wellness
-Self-Care
As a recreational therapist, the primary instructor includes active or experiential components throughout each day; including time to be outside and opportunities to practice teamwork and communication skills.
Register at https://continuingstudies.alaska.edu/Registration.aspx?AffiliateID=GU9YU5. Limited spaces are available, so sign up now!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Grades 6-8
Dates: June 5-9
Times:9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Mat-Su College, Palmer
Cost: Free!
Contact: Eric Oba, etoba@ alaska.edu
H2O Species Spies: Biology Camp on Stream Ecology
Students will learn the tools of the trade to be a stream ecologist. They will explore the organisms that we can see, and those that we can’t, that live in our local waters. Students will find scrapers, shredders, gatherers and filterers and predators that live in the water. Water quality and health will be determined by which organisms are thriving. Students will collect, observe, and analyze species that live in a freshwater stream that is within walking distance to the ConocoPhillips Science Building.
Visit the CAS Summer Camps
Website to register!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Grades 5-8
Dates: June 5-9
Times:8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: UAA ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building, Anchorage
Cost: $350
Contact: Rachael Hannah, rmhannah@alaska.edu
Power Up! Summer STEM Academy
Day and overnight options.
Power Up! Summer Camp, the week of June 5-9, will energize your children for learning and exploration! Lessons are centered around learning about essential energy sources and transformations, such as petroleum, natural gas, geothermal, solar and nuclear. Hands-on exploratory projects will uncover how our energy is consumed and conserved. Of course, as students get charged up, we can’t leave out all the exploding energy that blasts humans into space and engineers the most robust robotics.
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Grades 4-6
Dates: June 5-9
Times:Overnight: Monday, 9 a.m.-Friday, 1 p.m.; Day: 9 a.m.3:30 p.m.
Where: Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, 9711 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai
Cost: Overnight Academy, $650; Day Academy, $450 Contact: 907-283-2000; kyanna. germann@akchallenger.org; www.akchallenger.org/camps
UCreate@UAA: JPC Media Creator Camp Learn about graphic design, audio, video and how to create Instagram-worthy images and YouTube-style video content. We’re looking for aspiring media creators grades 5 to 8. Visit the UAA CAS Summer Camps website to register!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Grades 5-8
Dates: June 5-9
Times:8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: UAA Fine Arts Building and surrounding area, Anchorage Cost: $350
Contact: Paola Banchero, pbanchero@alaska.edu
Summer Program
Honeybee Preschool Summer Camp 2023
Join us for a fantastic summer experience to keep your preschooler engaged and entertained while fostering socialization and other school readiness skills in a fun atmosphere. Our program is full of fun, exciting, and educational summer themed activities. Children must be potty independent to attend. There are morning or afternoon sessions available, Tuesday-Friday. Sign up weekly or monthly for your little one today.
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Ages 3-5
Dates: June 5-July 29
Times:8:30-11:15 a.m.; 12-2:45 p.m.
Where: 11109 Old Seward Highway, Suite 4, Anchorage
Cost: $150/week
Contact: Talyn Green, 907-9471254; thehoneybeepreschool@ yahoo.com
UAA Summer Engineering Academies
The UAA Summer Engineering Academies are a series of weeklong, hands-on instructional day camps in Anchorage and Palmer for students entering grades 3 through 12. Each academy is designed to encourage interest in and provide exposure to STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The academies also seek to support historically underserved and underrepresented students. The academies are made possible by generous support from ConocoPhillips Alaska, with additional support from the MTA Foundation and Siemens. Above all, the academies prioritize learning, safety and fun.
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Grades 3-12
Dates: June 5-Aug. 4
Times:8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: University of Alaska
Anchorage and Mat-Su College
Cost: $225; Tuition waivers available for low-income families
Contact: sea@alaska.edu; www. uaa.alaska.edu/sea
Alaska Teen Outdoor Leadership Expedition
Our Alaska Teen Outdoor Leadership Trip is for ages 14-17 and combines both the foundations of paddling, climbing and backpacking trips and wilderness first aid skills with a more advanced theory, challenge and skills practice. This is a mix between foundational/intermediate wilderness skills with an emphasis on outdoor leadership, wilderness emergency medical situations and reinforcing our decision-making/risk assessment mindset. Only 10 spots available - learn more and book on our website!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Ages 14-17
Dates: Two 2023 summer trips: June 11-19; Aug. 6-14
Times:Overnight: nine days, eight nights
Where: Varying Southcentral Alaska Trails and Resurrection Bay
Cost: $1,550
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com; intothewoodsalaska.com
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Games, Puzzles and Math: Mathematics Camp
This program is for those who like solving puzzles, looking for patterns or tinkering with problems. We will explore mathematics through the use of puzzles and games to increase students’ interest and excitement of mathematics. The program will focus on hands-on exploratory activities and group activities that acquaint students with fun and challenging mathematics. The program also aims to increase problem-solving skills, critical thinking, communication skills and help students think creatively about mathematics. Visit the UAA CAS Summer Camps website to register!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Grades 6-8
Dates: June 12-16
Times:8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: UAA Social Sciences Building, Anchorage
Cost: $350
Contact: Dr. Jenny McNulty, jmcnulty2@alaska.edu
Bone Detectives: Forensic Anthropology Camp
Welcome to the world of forensic anthropology! Collect human skeletal remains (plastic) and personal items from a field setting, as well as laboratory analysis of these items. Handson lab activities include blood spatter analysis, microscopic hair analysis, shoe impression recovery and analysis. Campers apply the above concepts to a specific forensic case they are reconstructing as a group. During the last day, we will go over their interpretations of this case based on their experiences with the hands-on lab activities. Visit the UAA CAS Summer Camp website to register!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Grades 5-8
Dates: June 19-23
Times:8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: UAA ConocoPhillips
Integrated Science Building 213, Anchorage
Cost: $350
Contact: Mallory Anctil, mjfisher@alaska.edu
Navigators: Think Fast, Think Fun, Think Orienteering: Orienteering Camp
The world is your obstacle course. Your mission is to find your way through it. An actionpacked schedule of cooperative games, creative classroom training exercises and daily navigation courses will provide you with the tools you need to read a map, make great route choices and be the land navigator of your dreams! Visit the UAA CAS Summer Camp website to register!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Grades 5-8
Dates: June 12-16
Times:8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: UAA Geography Classroom BMH 243, the adjacent commons area; and all exterior spaces of UAA/APU campuses and neighboring parkland, plus one or two excursion days to other municipal park lands (for navigation courses), Anchorage
Cost: $350
Contact: Jen Jolliff, gimmedatart@gmail.com
Explore Health Care Careers in Alaska!
Free Middle School Camp!
This camp will include introductions to a variety of mental health and human services careers!
We will have visitors from multiple career paths, and opportunities to see areas of the UAA campus that focus on different career development opportunities!
Our camp will focus on various themes of health, including:
-Holistic Health
-Dimensions of Well-being
-Community Wellness
-Self-Care
As a recreational therapist, the primary instructor includes active or experiential components throughout each day, including time to be outside and opportunities to practice teamwork and communication skills. Register at https://forms. gle/1S1L7wX4126Q82xL9. Limited spaces are available, so sign up now!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Grades 6-8
Dates: June 12-16
Times:9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: UAA Main Campus, Anchorage
Cost: Free!
Contact: Eric Oba, etoba@ alaska.edu
Alaska Youth Outdoor Leadership Trip
Our Alaska Youth Outdoor Leadership Trip is for ages 10-13 and is meant to be a trip that helps youth transition into the higher adventure and responsibilities that come with the pre-teen/early teen years. This trip combines the foundations of paddling, climbing and backpacking trips and wilderness first aid skills in our local wilderness areas, and is foundational in nature with some intermediate wilderness skills. Outdoor leadership, wilderness emergency medical situations and reinforcing our decision-making/risk assessment mindset are all essential parts of this trip. Only 10 spots available - learn more and book on our website!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Ages 10-13
Dates: Two 2023 summer trips: July 10-15; July 31-Aug. 5
Times:Overnight: six days, five nights
Where: Varying Southcentral Alaska Trails and Resurrection Bay
Cost: $1,250
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com; intothewoodsalaska.com
Foundations of Paddling and Backpacking Youth/Teen Outdoor Leadership Trips
Our Foundations in Paddling and Alaska Backpacking Youth Leadership Course offers youth ages 10-17 an opportunity to learn outdoor leadership skills and foundational skills in outdoor paddling and backpacking in the beautiful wilderness areas of Resurrection Bay and Alaska State Park trails. Just like the climbing and backpacking course, this trip is focused on giving youth the chance to learn a myriad of wilderness skills that will set them up for a lifetime of safe and sustainable enjoyment of our world’s wilderness spaces. Only 10 spots available - learn more and book on our website!
Category: Education
Age or grade level: Ages 10-17
Dates: Two 2023 summer trips: June 24-29; July 24-29
Times:Overnight: six days, five nights
Where: Varying Southcentral Alaska Trails and Resurrection Bay
Cost: $1,190
Contact: hello@intothewoodsalaska.com; intothewoodsalaska.com
For more info: 907-333-9062 ed@waldorfak org
Summer of Wonder Camp Summer
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Everywhere Fun Fair Vacation Bible School
Join us for our “Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together” where participants will experience the love of Jesus, meet welcoming neighbors from the Bible and explore the everyday life of neighbors from around the world. Through storytelling, art, recreation, music and science, children will learn how to welcome everyone, as they understand how to love and serve God and be a neighbor to the world. For working parents there is an all-day option available to meet your needs.
Category: Faith-Based
Age or grade level: Age 4 to grade 6
Dates: June 5-9
Times:9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 616 West 10th Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: $15 if registered by May 1; $20 after May 1; contact the church office for the all-day option cost
Contact: Danna Larson, Director of Faith Formation and Mission, 907-272-6411; dllsitka@gmail. com
Vacation Bible School
Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up and play to win! Join us for Twists & Turns, a celebration of games of all kinds, and a time for Bible study, games, crafts, music, recreation, mission, and a snack. Jesus guides us through all the twists and turns of our lives. Following Jesus changes everything. All those 4 years old by June 5 through those going into 7th grade are invited to join for any or all days. Register when you come or see the church website.
Category: Faith-Based
Age or grade level: Age 4 through going into grade 7
Dates: June 5-9
Times:9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Sunset Hills Baptist Church, 12130 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Cost: Free
Contact: 907-345-2500; www. sunsethills.org; P.O. Box 110205, Anchorage, AK 99511
Solid Rock Bible Camp
Solid Rock Bible Camp offers exciting and carefully crafted programs that provide the right camp experience for every child’s age and interest! From horsemanship to wakeboarding, from crafts to the climbing tower, Solid Rock creates an environment that allows kids to explore decisions, friendships and faith while they test their limits and experience new adventures. Located on the central Kenai Peninsula since 1958, we invite your child to get outside, play hard, overcome challenges and build lasting friendships.
Programs are led by qualified instructors with waterfront, wilderness and horsemanship safety certifications. Bus Service from Anchorage available.
Category: Faith-Based
Age or grade level: Grades 1-12
Dates: June 14-Aug. 4
Times:Overnight and Day Camps
Where: 36251 Solid Rock Road, Soldotna
Cost: Varies
Contact: 907-262-4741; solidrockbiblecamp.com
Alaska Youth Ministries
AK Youth Ministries is the youth department of the Alaska Assemblies of God. Our camps are an amazing week for middle and high school students out at Little Beaver Camp in Big Lake. We have a lot of fun, connect with students from all over Alaska, pursue Jesus and leave transformed. Students today need hope, identity, purpose and to understand they are designed by God, living with purpose. Our camps prioritize this and we have seen God transform lives powerfully.
Category: Faith-Based
Age or grade level: Grade 6-2023 graduated seniors
Dates: June 19-23; June 26-30
Times:Monday, 4 p.m.-Friday, 12 p.m.
Where: Little Beaver Camp and Retreat Center, 858 South Little Beaver Lake Road, Wasilla
Cost: Please visit www.aknextgen.org/youthcamp for prices and details.
Contact: Youth Director Ryan Gluth, ryan@alaskaag.org
Twists and Turns
Twists and Turns VBS is a fantastical celebration of How Following Jesus Changes the Game. Have fun with games while learning that Jesus guides us through all the twists and turns of their lives. They will find that even when they mess up, it’s never “game over.”
Category: Faith-Based
Age or grade level: Age 4 through Grade 6
Dates: June 19-23
Times:9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church, 1100 West 10th Avenue, Anchorage
Cost: Free
Contact: Kathleen Godsoe, 907830-2439
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Alaska Theatre of Youth Summer Conservatory
With seven different conservatory offerings throughout the summer, there is something for everyone, whether you’re a theater veteran or brand new to the arts! Students will rehearse for their shows as well as partake in fun and engaging specialty classes taught by Anchorage’s finest instructors. A variety of formats offer month-long camps to week-long intensive options for students of all ages!
After a summer of completely sold out camps in 2022, ATY Summer Conservatory is going to be bigger and better than ever. Payment plans available, and full and partial scholarships offered. You won’t want to miss out!
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 4-18
Dates: May 24-Aug. 11
Times:9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 1 hour
Before and After Care available
Cost: Range from $250-$1,000, dependent on the camp
Contact: 907-338-4901; aty@ alaskatheatreofyouth.org; www. alaskatheatreofyouth.org
Turnagain Ceramics Clay Camp
Students will be immersed in the world of clay one week at a time at Turnagain Ceramic’s well-equipped, welcoming and safe ceramics studio space. Guided by experienced instructors, summer camp students will learn both hand building and wheel throwing techniques while producing one-of-a-kind pieces of art, such as sculptures and figurines, planters, mugs and bowls.
The camp is designed for students to attend one week or several weeks depending on their interests and availability. While each week is a self-contained session, as students build skills week over week, they can take on more advanced projects and techniques.
In our experience, kids really take to clay quickly and naturally. We’re excited to start fostering the next generation of Alaskan Ceramic Artists at Turnagain Ceramics 2023 Clay Camp!
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 10-15
Dates: June, July, August
Times:10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-5 p.m.
Where: 1343 G Street, Anchorage
Cost: $329/one week; $599/two weeks
Contact: hello@turnagainceramics.com
Percussion in the Valley Summer Percussion Camp
Percussion in the Valley Summer Percussion Camp is an opportunity for percussionists, and those interested in percussion, between the ages of 9-18 to improve their technique, learn a wide variety of new instruments and gain instruction from professionals around the state. This weeklong intensive study will help inspire and challenge students in their percussion education while having fun and making new friends and connections.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 9-18
Dates: June 5-9
Times:11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Percussion in the Valley Studio, 13372 Crowther Road, Palmer
Cost: $250
Contact: Dr. Meggie Aube, 907631-8079; percvalley@gmail. com; www.percussioninthevalley.com
“Pre” Dance Classes in Ballet and Jazz
The six-class summer dance series for ages 4-6! Enroll for one class or both to immerse your dancer in the stylistic differences between ballet and jazz, all while learning how to work with other students in a fun dance class setting.
Princess Pre-Ballet runs 4:15-5 p.m., and “All That Jazz” Pre-Jazz runs 5:15-6 p.m.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 4-6
Dates: June 5-July 17; no class
July 3
Times:4:15 p.m. and/or 5:15 p.m.
Where: Studio Pulse Center for Dance, 2422 East Tudor Road, next to The UPS Store, Anchorage
Cost: $140
Contact: Front Desk at studiopulseak@gmail.com; www. studiopulseak.com
Acro Dance Camp Series
Studio Pulse’s seven-class Acro Series introduces children ages 8-11 to acrobatics through dance, strength training and flexibility. Students will perform fun conditioning exercises under the guidance of a trained gymnast to prepare them to safely incorporate tricks, balances and tumbling into dance routines.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 8-11
Dates: Thursdays, June 8-July 20
Times:4-5:15 p.m.
Where: Studio Pulse Center for Dance, 2422 East Tudor Road, next to The UPS Store, Anchorage
Cost: $180
Contact: Front Desk at StudioPulseAK@gmail.com; www. StudioPulseAK.com
Intro to Dance
Introduce your kiddo ages 9 and older to the world of dance! If you have a mover and groover who’s interested in a formal class setting but could use a trial run, this seven-class series is it! Dancers will be introduced to the basics of many styles, including ballet, contemporary, jazz and a bonus stretch class, providing them with the important foundations to make decisions about what styles they really love!
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 9 and older
Dates: Thursdays, June 8-July 20
Times:5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Studio Pulse Center for Dance, 2422 East Tudor Road, next to The UPS Store, Anchorage
Cost: $170
Contact: Front Desk at StudioPulseAK@gmail.com; www. StudioPulseAK.com
Alaska Children’s Choir Musical Theater Camp
Come enjoy a weeklong introduction to musical theater! Students will meet daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. They will prepare a musical throughout the week, learning skills including singing, acting and creating stage props for the set. The week will culminate in a single performance of their musical theater production on Friday evening. The recommended ages are 8-17. The cost is $200 per student, and parents will also be responsible for providing a simple costume for their child, or material so the student can make their own costume. Discounts are available for multiple children in a family. The musical will be determined based on enrollment numbers.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Recommended ages 8-17
Dates: June 12-16
Times:10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, with evening performance June 16
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 10355 East Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Palmer
Cost: $200/student; discounts available for siblings
Contact: Jessie Wetherell, 907982-5467; alaskachildrenschoir@ yahoo.com
Alaska Children’s Choir Musical Theater Camp
Come enjoy a weeklong introduction to musical theater! Students will meet daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. They will prepare a musical throughout the week, learning skills including singing, acting and creating stage props for the set. The week will culminate in a single performance of their musical theater production on Friday evening. The recommended ages are 8-17. The cost is $200 per student, and parents will also be responsible for providing a simple costume for their child, or material so the student can make their own costume. Discounts are available for multiple children in a family. The musical will be determined based on enrollment numbers.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Recommended Ages 8-17
Dates: June 19-23
Times:10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, with evening performance June 23
Where: Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova Street, Anchorage
Cost: $200/student; discounts available for siblings
Contact: Jessie Wetherell, 907982-5467; alaskachildrenschoir@ yahoo.com
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The Dance Machine!
This six-week class, featuring choreography by several artistsincluding Carly Campbell, Jessie Embley, Jack Klauschie and Izzy Williams - gives dancers the opportunity to work on jazz and musical theatre dance styles featured in The Music Machine shows, July 26-29, hopefully at ACPA’s Discovery Theatre. Come join us for our 42nd annual Musical Summer of Fun! No audition needed, but registration is required by May 15.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Group I, Ages 6-9; Group II, Ages 10-12; Group III, Ages 12-18
Dates: June 19-July 29
Times:Monday and Wednesday only. Group I, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; Group II, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Group III, 2-4 p.m.
Where: The Gym at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O’Malley Road, Anchorage
Cost: Group I, $225; Group II or III, $275; $15 discount if paid in full by June 1
Contact: Janet Carr-Campbell, Director, 907-227-0509; themusicmachine@live.com; themusicmachineanchorage.com
The Music Machine!
This six-week workshop in American Musical Theatre, directed by Janet Carr-Campbell and Jack Klauschie, culminates with shows July 26-29, hopefully at ACPA’s Discovery Theatre. Kids ages 6-18 develop teamwork and a sense of pride through song and dance. Come join us for our 42nd annual Musical Summer of Fun! No audition needed, but registration is required by May 15.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Group I, Ages 6-9; Group II, Ages 10-12; Group III, Ages 12-18
Dates: June 19-July 29
Times:Group I, Monday-Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Group II, Monday-Thursday 11:45 a.m.1:45 p.m.; Group III, Monday and Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Gym at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O’Malley Road, Anchorage
Cost: Group I, $300; Group II or III, $350; $15 discount if paid by June 1
Contact: Janet Carr-Campbell, Director, 907-227-0509; themusicmachine@live.com; themusicmachineanchorage.com
The Mini Music Machine!
Fun and creative classes for kids, ages 3-6 in creative music and movement, directed by Carly Flake and Jamie Sundberg. Performance on July 13 during class time for family and friends. This year’s theme is Mighty DINOSAURS. Come join us for our 42nd annual Musical Summer of Fun! No audition needed, but registration is required by May 15.
Mini Music Machine kids love having their own time in the spotlight!
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 3-6
Dates: June 20-July 13
Times:Tuesday and Thursday only, Ages 3 and 4, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Ages 5 and 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: The Gym at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O’Malley Road, Anchorage
Cost: $125
Contact: Janet Carr-Campbell, Director, 907-227-0509; themusicmachine@live.com; themusicmachineanchorage.com
Behind the Scenes Technical Academy
Voted Best Summer Camp by ADN readers! Join this one-ofa-kind program for backstage theatre experiences and training for mature students. TBA’s Academy Technicians will have the opportunity to train and work alongside theatre professionals from around the country in every area of technical theatre. This elite team will also be given the responsibility of running lights, sound and technical aspects for Advanced Academy and Actors Academy productions under the guidance of a professional Stage Manager.
With over 90 years of combined experience in youth arts education, TBA’s staff are the leaders in performing arts education in Anchorage. TBA Theatre is committed to providing a fun and safe environment where young artists learn creative expression alongside professional actors, designers and technicians.
Actors Academy
Actors Academy: Advanced Voted Best Summer Camp by ADN readers! For the experienced and serious actor, Advanced Academy students will train in an intensive performance program that allows them to find their artistic voices and develop their creative talents to their fullest potential. Each student will be cast in a show with fully staged performances. Students who train in the Advanced program develop skills in collaboration, creation and public speaking, and show increased confidence in many areas of life.
With over 90 years of combined experience in youth arts education, TBA’s staff are the leaders in performing arts education in Anchorage. TBA Theatre is committed to providing a fun and safe environment where young artists learn creative expression alongside professional actors, designers and technicians. “Their dedication to positive educational and growing experiences first, which inevitably leads to stellar artistic excellence and achievement. The unerring belief that children can handle and accomplish far more than many people give them credit for, and the artistic freedom and trust TBA gives to teachers and staff to create work that fully engages and challenges everyone involved, youth and adults. The warm community that has grown around this theater, that supports the arts and truly believes in the effect art has on people as a whole.” - Michael Yichao, LA-based writer and actor
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 13-18
Dates: June 21-July 15
Times:Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; weekend performances
Where: UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium, Anchorage
Cost: $590
Contact: 907-677-7529; summeracademy@tbatheatre.org; www.tbatheatre.org/summer
“Their dedication to positive educational and growing experiences first, which inevitably leads to stellar artistic excellence and achievement. The unerring belief that children can handle and accomplish far more than many people give them credit for, and the artistic freedom and trust TBA gives to teachers and staff to create work that fully engages and challenges everyone involved, youth and adults. The warm community that has grown around this theater, that supports the arts and truly believes in the effect art has on people as a whole.” - Michael Yichao, LA-based writer and actor
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 14-18
Dates: June 21-July 23
Times:Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; weekend performances
Where: UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium, Anchorage
Cost: $590
Contact: 907-677-7529; summeracademy@tbatheatre.org; www.tbatheatre.org/summer
Voted Best Summer Camp by ADN readers! Grow your child’s confidence and let their inner star shine bright with TBA Theatre! This is a comprehensive program designed to help young people develop theatre skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Each Academy member will receive training in specialized areas of the performing arts including acting, stage combat, voice and dance. Academy actors will each be cast in a show with fully-staged performances. With over 90 years of combined experience in youth arts education, TBA’s staff are the leaders in performing arts education in Anchorage. TBA Theatre is committed to providing a fun and safe environment where young artists learn creative expression alongside professional actors, designers and technicians. “Their dedication to positive educational and growing experiences first, which inevitably leads to stellar artistic excellence and achievement. The unerring belief that children can handle and accomplish far more than many people give them credit for, and the artistic freedom and trust TBA gives to teachers and staff to create work that fully engages and challenges everyone involved, youth and adults. The warm community that has grown around this theater, that supports the arts and truly believes in the effect art has on people as a whole.” - Michael Yichao, LA-based writer and actor Extend your time by adding on Early Arrival and/or Play Production for a broader artistic experience!
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 8-18
Dates: June 27-July 23
Times:Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; some weekend performances
Where: UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium, Anchorage
Cost: $590
Contact: 907-677-7529; summeracademy@tbatheatre.org; www.tbatheatre.org/summer
Summer Youth Theater Conservatory
Continuing its summer tradition, Haines will once again welcome “Playmakers” for kids ages 6-7, and the “Summer Youth Theater Conservatory” for participants ages 8-18. These programs are sponsored by Lynn Canal Community Players, reflecting all aspects of theater production. Theater skills are taught by seasoned professionals. Basic theater principles, as well as voice, movement, communication methods and working with other actors, are taught and stressed. Students will also learn to appreciate how “style” is determined be the “world of the play.”
Seasons are conducted in the beautiful Chilkat Center for the Arts, a historic 260-seat theater in Haines.
Training culminates in a full, onstage production with the participation of all of our campers.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 6-18
Dates: June 30-July 23
Times:9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; half time for Playmakers
Where: Chilkat Center for the Arts, Haines
Cost: $225/Playmakers; $325/ Summer Youth Theater Conservatory
Contact: Annette Smith, 907766-2708
Anchorage Chamber Music Festival: Chamber Intensive
The ACMF Chamber Intensive is a rigorous one-week summer program for young musicians. Participants study chamber music with outstanding faculty from across the United States and abroad. Activities include daily rehearsals, coachings, individual lessons, master classes and admission to festival concerts. String - violin, viola, cello, bass - and piano players of all levels are encouraged to apply. Application and scholarship info is available on our website, www. anchoragechambermusicfestival.org.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Age 12 and older
Dates: July 8-15
Times:9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: UAA Fine Arts Building, Anchorage
Cost: Local students, $800; Need-based scholarships are available
Contact: acmfconcerts@gmail. com
Studio Pulse Summer Dance Intensive
Level up your artistry and athleticism in Studio Pulse’s oneweek intensive for dancers with experience. Join guest artist and creator of Journey Dance Convention, Jesse Kohn, alongside many talented faculty in refining technique and honing technical prowess. Classes range from ballet and contemporary to conditioning, hip hop and more. Fun and fierce! Levels Beginning/ Intermediate and Intermediate/ Advanced available.
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 9 and older
Dates: July 24-28
Times:9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Studio Pulse Center for Dance, 2422 East Tudor Road, next to The UPS Store, Anchorage
Cost: $650
Contact: Front Desk at StudioPulseAK@gmail.com; www. StudioPulseAK.com
Acting Intensive: Rising Star Voted Best Summer Camp by ADN readers! Help your child grow in confidence and learn about acting in this fun and exciting program! This beginner’s course will take these rising stars on a journey through all aspects of acting, including voice, movement, improv, theatre games, auditioning and other special skills. Includes one performance showcase at the end of the intensive. With over 90 years of combined experience in youth arts education, TBA’s staff are the leaders in performing arts education in Anchorage. TBA Theatre is committed to providing a fun and safe environment where young artists learn creative expression alongside professional actors, designers and technicians. “Their dedication to positive educational and growing experiences first, which inevitably leads to stellar artistic excellence and achievement. The unerring belief that children can handle and accomplish far more than many people give them credit for, and the artistic freedom and trust TBA gives to teachers and staff to create work that fully engages and challenges everyone involved, youth and adults. The warm community that has grown around this theater, that supports the arts and truly believes in the effect art has on people as a whole.” -
Michael Yichao,
LA-based writer and actor Extend your time by adding on Early Arrival and/or Play Production for a broader artistic experience!
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 7-12
Dates: July 25-Aug. 5
Times:Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; weekend performances
Where: UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium, Anchorage
Cost: $325
Contact: 907-677-7529; summeracademy@tbatheatre.org; www.tbatheatre.org/summer
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Music Theater Intensive:
Shining Star
Voted Best Summer Camp by ADN readers! A place for middle and high school students to explore and polish their creative talents through the lens of music theater. Vocal performance, acting the song and learning choreography will be the focus as staff guides students through the development and advancement of invaluable theatrical skills. This is a great way for teens to build confidence and work with other students and staff members who will help them succeed. Program ends with an evening showcase of the student’s work.
With over 90 years of combined experience in youth arts education, TBA’s staff are the leaders in performing arts education in Anchorage. TBA Theatre is committed to providing a fun and safe environment where young artists learn creative expression alongside professional actors, designers and technicians. “Their dedication to positive educational and growing experiences first, which inevitably leads to stellar artistic excellence and achievement. The unerring belief that children can handle and accomplish far more than many people give them credit for, and the artistic freedom and trust TBA gives to teachers and staff to create work that fully engages and challenges everyone involved, youth and adults. The warm community that has grown around this theater, that supports the arts and truly believes in the effect art has on people as a whole.” - Michael Yichao, LA-based writer and actor Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 13-18
Dates: July 25-Aug. 5
Times:Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; weekend performances
Where: UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium, Anchorage
Cost: $325
Contact: 907-677-7529; summeracademy@tbatheatre.org; www.tbatheatre.org/summer
Shakespeare Acting Intensive: Shining Star
Voted Best Summer Camp by ADN readers! A place for middle and high school students to explore and polish their creative talents through the lens of Shakespeare. Acting, voice, movement and stage combat will be the focus as staff guides students through the development and advancement of invaluable theatrical skills. Program ends with an evening showcase of the student’s work. With over 90 years of combined experience in youth arts education, TBA’s staff are the leaders in performing arts education in Anchorage. TBA Theatre is committed to providing a fun and safe environment where young artists learn creative expression alongside professional actors, designers and technicians.
“Their dedication to positive educational and growing experiences first, which inevitably leads to stellar artistic excellence and achievement. The unerring belief that children can handle and accomplish far more than many people give them credit for, and the artistic freedom and trust TBA gives to teachers and staff to create work that fully engages and challenges everyone involved, youth and adults. The warm community that has grown around this theater, that supports the arts and truly believes in the effect art has on people as a whole.”
Acoustic Alaska Guitar Camp
Let the Moose be your Muse!
The 21st Annual Acoustic Alaska Guitar Camp is a special event offering music enthusiasts of all ability levels the opportunity to spend a week in Wasilla, studying acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, fiddle, songwriting, voice, music theory and more under the tutelage of world-class recording artists. This year’s artists-turned-instructors include Shawn Mullins, Peppino D’Agostino, Victoria Vox, Allen Shadd and more. http://www.AcousticAlaska.com
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Adult camp (with minors when accompanied by parent or guardian)
Dates: Aug. 27-Sept. 2
Times:Residential Camp
Where: Wasilla
Cost: $769
Contact: Joe Becker, Camp Director, 907-331-4864; camp@ AcousticAlaska.com; www. AcousticAlaska.com
Girl Scouts of Alaska
Overnight Camp
Welcome to the wonderful world of Girl Scout overnight camp! Our camps are open to all girls, regardless of whether they are current Girl Scout members.
Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Our camps are designed to help girls discover the world around them, connect with other campers and take action in their own lives and communities. That’s what leadership is all about!
Campers will grow in their personal skills and self-reliance; girls will be more able to care for themselves, have a greater awareness of their strengths and weaknesses, be more willing to take appropriate risks, use leadership skills and feel more capable of making a difference. Campers will learn about their environment; girls will feel more comfortable outdoors, become more aware of their surroundings and learn ways to respect and care for the environment. And campers will learn relationship and community-living skills; girls will learn to work as a team, have a sense of belonging with others and learn how to make new friends. The true payoff of camp will be apparent when your camper comes home more self-reliant, self-sufficient and self-confident!
Category: Residential
King’s Lake Camp Camps run weekly. For detailed information please visit www. kingslakecamp.salvationarmy. org.
Category: Residential
Age or grade level: Ages 7-17, depending on which camp
Dates: June 12-July 21, depending on the camp
Times:Monday afternoon check in, 2 p.m.-Friday, about 10 a.m. Where: 3313 East Lakeview Road, Wasilla
Cost: $175/camp session; max two sessions/camper
Contact: The Salvation Army Anchorage Corps, 907-375-3583; Salvation Army Korean Corps, 907-349-9080
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Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 13-18
Dates: July 25-Aug. 5
Times:Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; weekend performances
Where: UAA Wendy Williamson
Auditorium, Anchorage
Cost: $325
Contact: 907-677-7529; summeracademy@tbatheatre.org; www.tbatheatre.org/summer
Kids’ Musical Theater Dance Series
Introduce your child to the joy of dance and at Studio Pulse! This five-class musical theater course for ages 7-9 combines singing, acting and dancing for a triple threat performing arts experience! Children use creativity while moving their bodies to develop rhythm, coordination and communication skills. Songs include popular Disney songs and more!
Category: Fine Arts
Age or grade level: Ages 7-9
Dates: Wednesdays, Aug. 2-8
Times:4:15-5:15 p.m.
Where: Studio Pulse Center for Dance, 2422 East Tudor Road, next to The UPS Store, Anchorage
Cost: $120
Contact: Front Desk at StudioPulseAK@gmail.com; www. StudioPulseAK.com
Age or grade level: Grades 1-12
Dates: June 5-Aug.13
Where: Girls from across Alaska attend Camp Togowoods every summer. Camp Togowoods is located on more than 400 beautiful acres along the lakeshore near Wasilla. It encompasses five ecosystems to explore, including our wetlands boardwalk. All Camp Togowoods campers enjoy arts and crafts, nature hikes, environmental education, swimming, canoeing or kayaking, and outdoor cooking. Campers sleep in platform tents, bringing the outdoors within reach. Campers have a sense of independence with the security of counselors living in an adjacent tent.
Cost: Starting at $275/session; Scholarships available! Contact: 907-248-2250; customercare@girlscoutsalaska. org; www.girlscoutsalaska.org/ camps
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Hope Community Engagement Camp
Hope Community Resources is hosting a 10-week themed community summer camp. Camp will be hosted throughout the Anchorage area, heading out in the community to explore, to be outside and to learn and try new things. This camp focuses on social, motor and listening skills, and on creating a fun and educational experience for the kids.
Category: Special Needs
Age or grade level: Ages 8-21
Dates: June 5-Aug. 11
Times:Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 650 West International Airport Road, Anchorage
Cost: $7/week when receiving approved Medicaid service; $175/week when not receiving Medicaid services
Contact: Lesko Discovery Center, 907-433-1700; discoverycenter@hopealaska.org
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