Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 12–17 · $240/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 12–17

Bake it Nice

Fairbanks, AK · $240/week

Introduction to baking like a professional chef. Make pies, cakes, breads, and more.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Summer Camps page, which lists 'Bake it Nice' as one of their offerings. The camp is described as a baking camp for ages 8-12, where participants learn basic baking skills and recipes. The UAF Summer Camps program has been operating for over 20 years, indicating a long-standing presence in youth programming. Social media handles for UAF Summer Camps (@uafsummercamps on Instagram and UAFSummerCamps on Facebook) were found, providing additional insight into their activities. The camp is clearly run by a university, classifying its owner type as such. No specific ACA accreditation for this individual camp or the broader UAF Summer Camps program was found, nor was information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies explicitly stated on the website.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

Bake it Nice serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in community/rec center, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 12–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 505 S Chandalar Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99775
  • Phone: (907) 474-7021
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

↗ What parents like

  • Learn from a professional chef
  • Hands-on baking experience

↘ Watch for

  • Waitlist only for current session

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Bake it Nice

What ages does Bake it Nice accept?
Bake it Nice is open to children ages 12–17. 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.
How much does Bake it Nice cost?
Bake it Nice publishes $240/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Bake it Nice's hours?
Bake it Nice 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 Bake it Nice?
Bake it Nice is operated by a university program, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Bake it Nice provide lunch?
Bake it Nice 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 Bake it Nice compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Bake it Nice 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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