ANCHORAGE YOUTH HIKING & EXPEDITION CLUB Location: Alaska Backcountry Trips/State Parks Grades/Age: Ages 12-18 - Cost: TBA - contact us with group requests Description: Into the Woods Alaska is offering hiking, camping and expedition programs for youth ages 12-18. Daily hiking trips will offer workshops for youth to gain new backcountry skill sets, while camping/expedition trips will guide youth toward self-sufficiency and a set of wilderness safety skills that will last a lifetime. For camping, we will provide each kid with their own bivvy sack, making it easy to social distance and have privacy, while keeping the bugs out. We will plan the logistics, food and supplies needed for our trips, but these trips will be all about getting kids to do things for themselves. Youth participants will level up their Alaska outdoor skills, dive into environmental science and build friendships, teamwork and self-sufficiency. 100% outdoors, 100% authentically Alaskan, place-based outdoor and environmental education through experiential, hands-on learning. Details TBA - contact us if you are interested in getting a group going, and stay posted - we will announce trip opportunities on our website soon! Dates and Times: TBA - contact us with group requests | TBA - contact us with group requests Contact: Kristina and Dan, 907-406- 5651; [email protected]; www.intothewoodsalaska.com • • • BALLET STORY CAMP: CINDERELLA Location: Alaska Dance Theatre Inc., Anchorage Grades/Age: Ages 4-6 - Cost: $290 Description: An enchanted week awaits your child! Based on the classical ballet of Cinderella, this is a great opportunity for your tiny dancer to 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. Alaska Dance Theatre Inc. is a nonprofit school of dance serving Alaskans since 1980. Best of Alaska, Dance School First Place, Anchorage Daily News. #1 Dance School, Anchorage Press. Highly structured curriculum covering Russian, French, Italian ballet. Many other dance styles available. Dates and Times: May 24-27 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Contact: 907-277- 9591; [email protected]; www.alaskadancetheatre.org • • • THE ALASKA CLUB CAMPS Location: The Alaska Club South and East, Anchorage; Eagle River; and Fairbanks South Grades/Age: Ages 5-12 - Cost: Standard hours: $184/week for members; $204/week for nonmembers; $50/day for members; $55/day for nonmembers; Includes Extended Hours: $244/week for members; $264/ week for nonmembers; $62/day for members; $67/day for nonmembers Description: At camp we explore, play and grow. The Alaska Club Camps aim to keep our campers active and having fun all year long! Full week and single day options available. 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. Your kids will have fun, get their energy out and build memorable friendships. Why choose The Alaska Club Summer Camp: - Experienced counselors - High Safety Standards - Daily Swimming - Flexible Hours - Award Winning* *Awarded Best of Alaska Camp four years running Dates and Times: May 24-Aug. 13 | Standard hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Extended hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Contact: 907-365-7393; https://thealaskaclub.campbrainregistration.com • • • THE DOME SUMMER CAMP Location: 6501 Changepoint Drive, Anchorage Grades/Age: Ages 6-12 - Cost: $84/day; $259/week; $2,499/summer Description: 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! Dates and Times: May 24-Aug. 13 | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Contact: David Registe, Director of Programs, [email protected] • • • TRAILSIDE DISCOVERY CAMP Location: Anchorage: Kincaid Bunker, Ruth Arcand Park, Lidia Selkregg Chalet; Eagle River: Beach Lake Chalet; Palmer: Mat-Su Lakes State Recreation Area Grades/Age: Ages 4-16 - Cost: Start at $320/week; one time non-refundable registration fee, $60 Description: 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 16 from all economic, social and cultural backgrounds. We provide summer camps at a variety of locations in Anchorage and Palmer. We also offer special winter and spring programs during school breaks. Dates and Times: May 24-Aug. 13 | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Contact: [email protected] • • • AURORA KIDS WEEKLY THEMED GYMNASTICS CAMP Location: Aurora Kids Gymnastics, 1120 Huffman Road, #8, Anchorage Grades/Age: Ages 3 and older - Cost: $40/child per camp block Description: Half-day summer camps for kids ages 3-6 and 6 years and older. Weekly themes. Morning and afternoon times available for ages 3-6 with Pirates and Princesses, Superheroes and Villains, Pets and Dinosaurs, and more. Afternoons for ages 6 and older. Rotating themes of Ninja Warrior, Circus Arts, Parkour and Gymnastics. Flexible scheduling, and open gym add-ons at a discount. Dates and Times: May 24-Aug. 14 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1-4 p.m. Contact: Aurora Kids Gymnastics, 907-345-0093; www.aurorakidsak.com • • • INTO THE WOODS ALASKA’S “COYOTES” Location: Alternating between Hillside and Kincaid; “odd” weeks at Hillside and “even” weeks at Kincaid, Anchorage Grades/Age: Ages 7-12 - Cost: $275/weekly session; 10% sibling discount available Description: The “Coyotes” - an outdoor program for 7-12 year old adventurers. Two-three days of moutain biking during each weekly session. Youth gain physical strength and technical know-how of different ways to recreate in and access our local Alaska wild spaces. Kids level up their Alaska outdoor skills, dive into environmental science and build friendships, teamwork and self-sufficiency. 100% outdoors, 100% authentically Alaskan, place-based outdoor and environmental education through experiential, hands-on and developmentally appropriate learning. Weekly themes include outdoor and environmental science studies. 10% sibling discount for all programs. Dates and Times: May 24-Aug. 20; weekly sessions | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Early drop off at 8 a.m. available. Contact: Kristina and Dan, 907-406- 5651; [email protected]; www.intothewoodsalaska.com • • • INTO THE WOODS ALASKA’S “WOLF PUPS” Location: Alternating between Hillside and Kincaid; “odd” weeks at Hillside and “even” weeks at Kincaid, Anchorage Grades/Age: Ages 4-6 - Cost: $325/weekly session; 10% sibling discount available Description: The “Wolf Pups” - an outdoor program for 4-6 year old explorers. Single drop-in days available. A long “siesta and story time” for around 2 hours in the afternoon to recharge our little ones for a big day playing outside. Youth level up their Alaska outdoor skills, dive into environmental science and build friendships, teamwork and self-sufficiency. 100% outdoors, 100% authentically Alaskan, place-based outdoor and environmental education through experiential, hands-on and developmentally appropriate learning. Weekly themes include outdoor and environmental science studies. 10% sibling discount for all programs. Dates and Times: May 24-Aug. 20; weekly sessions and daily drop-ins available | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Early drop off at 8 a.m. available Contact: Kristina and Dan, 907-406- 5651; [email protected]; www.intothewoodsalaska.com • • • JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS Location: Anchorage Golf Course, Anchorage Grades/Age: Ages 6-9; Ages 10-15 - Cost: $150/student Description: Junior Golf Camps at Anchorage Golf Course for 2021. Must be registered and purchase camps online at anchoragegolfcourse.com under lessons tab for junior golf. Camps are limited to eight kid per class, so sign up early! Due to COVID-19, all students must wear a mask and follow social distancing. Dates and Times: Session 1: May 25-28, June 1-4, June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25, June 29-July 2; Session 2: July 13-16, July 20-23, July 27-30, Aug. 3-6, Aug. 10-13 | Ages 6-9: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30-10 a.m.; Ages 10-15, Tuesday-Friday, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Contact: Sam Bomar, 907-350-2629; anchoragegolfcourse.com • • • SUMMER DAY CAMP! Location: The Salvation Army Community Center, 1701 C Street, Anchorage Grades/Age: Ages 4-12 - Cost: $190/week; $745/month; Childcare Assistance accepted and sibling discounts available Description: Full days of summer fun! Weekly field trips, daily outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, professional kids fitness classes, kid-oriented Bible lessons, nutritious meals and snacks, and more! We are a City-licensed, caring Christian environment, with professionally trained staff. Dates and Times: May 31-Aug. 6 | Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Contact: Taja, 907-375-3583; [email protected] • • • TENNIS CAMP Location: Teaching at multiple tennis courts around Anchorage Grades/Age: Ages 8 and older - Cost: Cost varies depending on lesson type: private, semi-private and groups Description: Offering summer tennis clinics, tennis group lessons and private tennis lessons. If you’re looking to start playing or continuing to learn the game of tennis, contact Haines Sports by emailing [email protected]. Dates and Times: May-Sept. | For times, visit www.hainessports.com Contact: [email protected]; www.hainessports.com • • • ALASKA ROCK GYM SUMMER CLIMBING CAMP FOR KIDS Location: Alaska Rock Gym, 665 East 33rd Avenue, Anchorage Grades/Age: Ages 4-15 - Cost: $99/three-day session Description: A climbing and activity camp for kids and young teens.