Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–13 · $250/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–13

Basketball Camp

Fairbanks, AK · $250/week

Our goal is to provide quality instruction with a focus on the fundamentals and fun.

▌ Editor's read The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Summer365 program hosts various summer camps, including a basketball camp. The website, summer365.alaska.edu/camps, loads successfully and provides information on the camp offerings. The basketball camp is listed as a day camp, with specific dates and age ranges (e.g., grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) mentioned for different sessions. The camp is operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, classifying it as a university-owned program. Social media handles @uafsummer365 on Instagram and UAFSummer365 on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and updates. While specific licensing or ACA accreditation information is not readily available on the camp's webpage, the university affiliation implies a level of institutional oversight. The website also indicates that registration for 2024 camps opened in February 2024, suggesting at least one year of operation in its current format.
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Since 32023+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Basketball 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
3 (2023 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–13
  • 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

  • Work with UAF Men's Basketball
  • Focus on fundamentals and fun

↘ Watch for

  • Limited spots available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Basketball Camp

What ages does Basketball Camp accept?
Basketball Camp is open to children ages 8–13. 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 Basketball Camp cost?
Basketball Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Basketball Camp's hours?
Basketball 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 Basketball Camp?
Basketball Camp is operated by a university program, with 2023 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 Basketball Camp provide lunch?
Basketball 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 Basketball Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Basketball 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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