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32 alaska parent spring 2024 AlaskaParent.comContinued from page 31Camp Fire Alaska161 Klevin St., #100Anchorage AK 99508(907) 279-3551campfireak.orgCamp FireweedVenture Outside! Get ready to embark on an exciting week or more of summer fun right here in Anchorage on the vibrant campus of Alaska Pacific University at Camp Fire Alaska's day camp! Camp Fireweed embraces the natural beauty of the surroundings, offering campers daily opportunities to roam the enchanting forest, take a shot at target sports, or set sail in a canoe from the waterfront. In addition to a huge catalog of activities, games, optional field trips and our popular daily swim program, we structure each session to build excitement towards a grand finale. Cost: $415/weekDates: June 3-Aug. 9Ages: 5-15Camp KGet away! Alaska’s longest-running, allgendered overnight camp is nestled along the shores of Kenai Lake in Cooper Landing, a two-hour bus ride from Anchorage. Just a stone’s throw from main camp, and your own cabin is on a half-mile long beach with access to hiking trails, boating activities, large fields for outdoor games, an art building, as well as river rafting and horseback riding nearby. This 160-acre campus within the Chugach National Forest is “wild Alaska” with everyday opportunities to be off the grid, experience wildlife, and take in the epic beauty right outside your cabin door. Cost: $625-$3,200; tiered pricing availableDates: June 10-July 26Ages: 6-17 Summer AdventureDiscover fun! Our most flexible and accessible licensed program runs all day (7 am-5:30 pm) at three elementary schools – South Anchorage, Downtown and in Eagle River. Your child can join us for a day, a week (most popular) or the whole summer! Each day features a variety of handson activities including sports, arts and crafts, cooking, science, and community involvement. Field trips, theme weeks, surprise guests and more are all included. If you want your child to get outside, learn new skills, make new friends, play hard and have quiet time, then this is the camp for you. Cost: $375/week; accepts Child Care AssistanceDates: June 4-July 26Ages: 6-12Scholarships are available for all programs. Learn more and apply on the Camp Fire Alaska website.Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies708 Smokey Bay WayHomer, AK 99603(907) 235-6667akcoastalstudies.orgSummer nature camps for all ages! See more camps and learn more on our website.Summer Day CampSpend the summer outside with our weekly day camp! This camp runs Monday-Thursday for 10 weeks over the summer starting June 10th. Sign up for a single week, a few weeks, or the whole summer! Participants will spend fun-filled days OUTDOORS with games, art, and exploring the forests of the Wynn Nature Center and the beaches of the Homer Spit. Each week has a new theme! Sign up for multiple weeks of camp and get a 10% discount for each additional week!Cost: $300 per week of camp (discount for siblings attending)Dates: June 10-Aug. 15Ages: 6-9Fins & Scales CampThis is a new camp all about fish! Perfect for kids who want to learn about fish anatomy, investigate ocean food webs, catch fish, dissect fish, make fish art, prepare fish, and/or eat fish! Campers will spend 3 nights and 4 days at the Peterson Bay Field Station exploring all different aspects of fish. Weather permitting, campers will have a chance to kayak and the potential opportunity to dipnet at China Poot Creek. This camp is open to Alaska residents only. No prior fishing experience required! Travel funding for Kachemak Bay/Lower Cook Inlet-area youth available. Cost: $999 per person (tiered pricing and scholarships available)Dates: July 27-30Ages: 10-12Wilderness Weekend for TeensCurious about camping? Want to learn a little about natural science or outdoor adventure? This weekend is the perfect way to spend some time in nature with a fun group of people. You'll head over to the Peterson Bay Field Station in a water taxi and spend at least one night in our heated yurts. Depending on group interest, the trip may also include a night camping in Kachemak Bay State Park, a morning kayaking in Peterson Bay, and/or a day hike in the State Park. No need to already have camping equipment--we have all sorts of outdoor gear for you to borrow! Price includes all boat transportation around Kachemak Bay, food, and lodging. Cost: $300 per person (tiered pricing and scholarships available)Dates: June 21-23Ages: 16-18 The Dome6501 Changepoint Dr.Anchorage, AK 99518(907) 770-3663thedome.usAK Summer Camp at The DomeThis 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!Cost: $109/day, $319/week, $3,099 Entire SummerDates: May 28-Aug. 9, Mon.-Fri.Ages: 6-12Faith Lutheran Church and Preschool5200 Lake Otis Pkwy.Anchorage, AK 99507(907) 563-3499faithalaska.comCamp LutherCamp Luther is an overnight Bible camp for children entering grades 3 thru 8. Activities throughout the week include archery, arts and crafts, wilderness skills, swimming in Friendship Lake, daily Bible study, and evening campfire sing-alongs. Visit our website for more information and registration: camplutherak.comCamp Luther will take place at:5810 Kathi Dr.Wasilla, AK 99623Cost: $150 (subject to change)Dates: July 14-19Ages: 3rd Grade to 8th GradeSUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS DIRECTORYContinued on page 34