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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 7–12

Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions)

Fairbanks, AK

Explores the world of insects through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration at UAF.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning page, which lists various summer camps, including 'Bug Camp' (https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps). The camp is described as a day camp for grades K-6, focusing on insects and outdoor exploration. It is clearly operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, indicating a university ownership type. The UAF Summer Sessions website states, 'All UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning staff and instructors who work with minors are required to complete a background check and training' (https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps). Social media handles for UAF Summer Sessions are listed on the website as @uafsummer for Instagram and UAFSummerSessions for Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular camp within the ACA directory, nor was a state license number explicitly mentioned for the camp itself, as it operates under the umbrella of the university.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions) 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1790 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
  • Phone: 907-474-7021
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions)

What ages does Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions) accept?
Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions) is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions)'s hours?
Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions) 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 Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions)?
Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions) 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 Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions) provide lunch?
Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions) 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 Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions) compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Bug Camp (UAF Summer Sessions) 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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