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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 9–11

Crochet Camp

Fairbanks, AK

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a variety of summer camps, including a Crochet Camp, designed to provide educational and recreational experiences f...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps, leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Summer 365 Camps page, which lists various camp offerings, including 'Crochet Camp' under the 'Arts & Crafts' category. The page indicates that these are day camps, as there is no mention of overnight options. The owner type is identified as 'university' due to its affiliation with UAF. While the page lists camp categories, specific details for the Crochet Camp, such as dates, age groups, and pricing, are not directly displayed, requiring users to click on individual camp links or contact the university for more information. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the general camps page. Social media handles for UAF were found on the university's main website (uaf.edu), with Instagram as @uafairbanks and Facebook as UAFairbanks. The ACA accreditation directory does not list 'University of Alaska Fairbanks' or 'UAF Summer 365 Camps', indicating a 'U' for unknown accreditation status.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–11

Crochet 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
Not listed
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: 505 S Chandalar Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99775
  • Phone: (907) 474-7021
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Crochet Camp

What ages does Crochet Camp accept?
Crochet 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 Crochet Camp's hours?
Crochet 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 Crochet Camp?
Crochet 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 Crochet Camp provide lunch?
Crochet 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 Crochet Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Crochet 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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