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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 12–14

Rifle Camp

Fairbanks, AK

Rifle Camp, part of UAF Summer Camps, offers youth an opportunity to learn rifle safety and shooting skills in a structured university environment.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Summer Camps page, which lists 'Rifle Camp' as one of its offerings. The camp is described as a day camp for youth, focusing on rifle safety and shooting skills. The UAF Summer Camps website explicitly states that 'All UAF Summer Camp staff are required to pass a background check prior to working with youth,' indicating a commitment to safety protocols. The camp is operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, classifying its owner type as 'university.' Social media presence is confirmed with an Instagram handle @uafsummercamps and a Facebook handle UAFSummerCamps, both linked from the main UAF Summer Camps page. There is no indication of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is a specific state or provincial license number provided for the camp itself, as it operates under the university's umbrella. The website does not specify a staff-to-camper ratio or the exact number of years this specific camp has been operating, though it is part of a broader university summer camp program.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Rifle 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: UAF Patty Center, 1890 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775
  • Phone: (907) 474-7855
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rifle Camp

What ages does Rifle Camp accept?
Rifle Camp is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Rifle Camp's hours?
Rifle 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 Rifle Camp?
Rifle 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 Rifle Camp provide lunch?
Rifle 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 Rifle Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
Rifle 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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