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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–17

Junior Auto Mechanics

Fairbanks, AK

The Junior Auto Mechanics camp at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers hands-on learning for youth interested in automotive technology, focusing on basi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps, leads to the general summer camps page for the University of Alaska Fairbanks. While it lists various camps, a specific page or detailed description for 'Junior Auto Mechanics' is not directly linked or easily found from this main page. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is the owner, indicating a university-run program. The program type appears to be day camp, as there is no mention of overnight options on the general camps page. Social media handles for the university are @uafairbanks on Instagram and UAFairbanks on Facebook. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the general summer camps page. The ACA accreditation status for this specific camp or the broader university summer camp program could not be determined from the provided information or a search of the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–17

Junior Auto Mechanics 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 11–17
  • 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 Junior Auto Mechanics

What ages does Junior Auto Mechanics accept?
Junior Auto Mechanics is open to children ages 11–17. 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.
What are Junior Auto Mechanics's hours?
Junior Auto Mechanics 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 Junior Auto Mechanics?
Junior Auto Mechanics 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 Junior Auto Mechanics provide lunch?
Junior Auto Mechanics 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 Junior Auto Mechanics compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Junior Auto Mechanics 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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