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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 9–11

Alaska Bird Camp

Fairbanks, AK

Alaska Bird Camp offers a day program for children aged 6-12 to learn about birds through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration at the University of Al...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer 365 program, which includes Alaska Bird Camp. The camp is described as a day camp for ages 6-12, focusing on birds and nature exploration. It is part of the UAF Summer 365 offerings, indicating it is run by the university. The program appears to have started in 2023, making 2024 its second year of operation. Social media handles for UAF Summer 365 were found on the website, including Instagram and Facebook. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The website does not explicitly state background check policies for staff, but as a university program, it is implied that standard university hiring practices would be followed.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–11

Alaska Bird Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2024 (2 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 9–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1710 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775
  • Phone: (907) 474-7021
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Alaska Bird Camp

What ages does Alaska Bird Camp accept?
Alaska Bird Camp is open to children ages 9–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are Alaska Bird Camp's hours?
Alaska Bird Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Alaska Bird Camp?
Alaska Bird Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Alaska Bird Camp provide lunch?
Alaska Bird Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Alaska Bird Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Alaska Bird Camp is one of 74 community/rec center camps in Fairbanks that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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