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Summer camps in Anchorage offer an unmatched blend of wilderness adventure and urban enrichment that you won't find anywhere else in America. With the stunning Chugach Mountains as a backdrop and nearly endless summer daylight, kids can experience everything from wildlife education at the Alaska Zoo's popular animal-focused camps to outdoor skill-building at Trailside Discovery Camp's wilderness programs. Nature-based activities dominate the scene, making up over 16% of local camp offerings, but there's also a thriving arts community - the Alaska Theatre of Youth and Alaska String Camps provide top-notch performing arts education.
Whether your child wants to learn wilderness survival skills, perfect their theater technique, or explore the unique Alaskan ecosystem, Anchorage's summer camps make the most of the region's natural wonders while delivering high-quality programming that builds real-world skills.
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The average summer camp costs $350. We found that 73 camps cost under $200, 80 camps are between $201-$400, and 47 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Variety, Sports, Nature. Variety camps make up 25% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 14 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 41 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 86 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 30 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 350 sessions, Full-Day camps have 200 sessions, Half-Day camps have 90 sessions.
Yes! 8 camps (2% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, March. The average camp session runs for 27 days.