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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–13

Microbiology Camp

Fairbanks, AK

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a Microbiology Camp as part of its Summer Sessions, providing hands-on science exploration for high school students.

▌ Editor's read The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Summer Sessions website (summer365.alaska.edu/camps) lists a 'Microbiology Camp' as part of its offerings. This camp is designed for high school students, specifically those entering grades 9-12, and focuses on hands-on science activities related to microbiology. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily, indicating a non-residential format. As a program offered by a university, it falls under the 'university' owner type. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies for camp staff. The UAF Summer Sessions Facebook page (@UAFSummerSessions) is active and promotes various summer programs, including academic camps. The camp leverages university resources and faculty, suggesting a strong academic foundation for its curriculum.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Microbiology 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 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: 11–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1790 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775
  • Phone: (907) 474-7021
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Microbiology Camp

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