Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–13
Directory · United States · Alaska · Fairbanks
▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–13

Junior Firefighter Camp

Fairbanks, AK

The Junior Firefighter Camp at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a hands-on, educational experience for children interested in fire safety and firefi...

▌ Editor's read The Junior Firefighter Camp is listed on the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning website (summer365.alaska.edu/camps). This indicates it is a university-run program, falling under the 'university' owner type. The camp is described as a 'Junior Firefighter Camp,' implying a day camp format focused on fire safety and related activities. While the main page provides a general overview of summer camps, specific details for the Junior Firefighter Camp, such as age requirements, daily schedule, or staff qualifications, are not immediately accessible from the provided URL. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing for this specific program. Social media handles for UAF Summer Sessions are @uafsummer on Instagram and UAFSummerSessions on Facebook, which may offer more insights into their camp offerings. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the general camp information page.
⌬
University programRun by an academic institution
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Junior Firefighter Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1731 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 Firefighter Camp

What ages does Junior Firefighter Camp accept?
Junior Firefighter Camp is open to children ages 11–13. 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.
What are Junior Firefighter Camp's hours?
Junior Firefighter 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 Junior Firefighter Camp?
Junior Firefighter 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 Junior Firefighter Camp provide lunch?
Junior Firefighter 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 Junior Firefighter Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Junior Firefighter 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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Junior Firefighter Camp with other camps.

Browse similar camps

Indexable directory cuts for families comparing Junior Firefighter Camp against nearby options.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Junior Firefighter Camp.