Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–12 · $300/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–12

Fun with Food Camp

Fairbanks, AK · $300/week

A culinary-themed day camp at UAF, teaching children about food preparation, nutrition, and healthy eating.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer 365 Camps page, which lists various camps, including 'Fun with Food Camp' (https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps). This camp is described as a day camp. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is the owner, indicating a university-affiliated program. There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation for this particular camp, nor is there a state license number provided on the general camp page. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or detailed background check policies for camp staff. Social media handles for the university are @uafairbanks on Instagram and UAFairbanks on Facebook. The camp's focus appears to be on food-related education and activities. The lack of a dedicated page for 'Fun with Food Camp' makes it challenging to ascertain specific program details, safety measures, or staff qualifications beyond the general university context.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Fun with Food 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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
  • Phone: (907) 474-7021
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Fun with Food Camp

What ages does Fun with Food Camp accept?
Fun with Food Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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.
How much does Fun with Food Camp cost?
Fun with Food Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Fun with Food Camp's hours?
Fun with Food 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 Fun with Food Camp?
Fun with Food 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 Fun with Food Camp provide lunch?
Fun with Food 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 Fun with Food Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Fun with Food 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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