What ages does Satellite and Drone Camp accept?

Satellite and Drone Camp is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Satellite and Drone Camp's hours?

Satellite and Drone 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 Satellite and Drone Camp?

Satellite and Drone 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 Satellite and Drone Camp provide lunch?

Satellite and Drone 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 Satellite and Drone Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?

Satellite and Drone 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 11–14

Satellite and Drone Camp

Fairbanks, AK

The Satellite and Drone Camp at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers high school students hands-on experience with satellite and drone technology, inclu...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Summer365 page, which lists various summer programs, including the Satellite and Drone Camp. This camp is specifically designed for high school students, offering an immersive experience in satellite and drone technology, including data collection and analysis. The camp is hosted by the UAF Geophysical Institute, indicating a strong academic and research foundation for the program content. As a university-run program, the owner type is classified as 'university.' The camp is described as a 'day camp' on the Summer365 page, with no indication of overnight accommodations. Social media presence was found for UAF Summer365 on Instagram (@uafsummer365) and Facebook (UAFSummer365), which promotes various university summer programs. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. Information regarding background checks for staff was not explicitly stated on the camp's description page.

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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Satellite and Drone 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: 11–14
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 Satellite and Drone Camp

What ages does Satellite and Drone Camp accept?: Satellite and Drone Camp is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Satellite and Drone Camp's hours?: Satellite and Drone 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 Satellite and Drone Camp?: Satellite and Drone 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 Satellite and Drone Camp provide lunch?: Satellite and Drone 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 Satellite and Drone Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?: Satellite and Drone 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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