What ages does Ukulele Camp accept?

Ukulele Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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.

How much does Ukulele Camp cost?

Ukulele Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Ukulele Camp's hours?

Ukulele 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 Ukulele Camp?

Ukulele 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 Ukulele Camp provide lunch?

Ukulele 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 Ukulele Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?

Ukulele 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 8–14

Ukulele Camp

Fairbanks, AK · $250/week

A day camp at UAF for youth to learn and play the ukulele, focusing on basic chords and songs.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer 365 camps page, which lists 'Ukulele Camp' as one of its offerings (https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps). The camp is described as a day program for children, focusing on learning ukulele, music theory, and performance. The camp is clearly operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, indicating a university ownership type. While specific years of operation for this particular camp are not detailed, the 'Summer 365' program itself implies a recurring summer offering. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or staff-to-camper ratios on the provided page. Social media links for 'UAFSummer365' are present, with an Instagram handle @uafsummer365 and a Facebook handle UAFSummer365, which could provide further insights into camp activities and community engagement. Information regarding background checks for staff was not found on the camp's webpage.

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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Ukulele Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 8–14
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: (907) 474-7021
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Ukulele Camp

What ages does Ukulele Camp accept?: Ukulele Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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.
How much does Ukulele Camp cost?: Ukulele Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Ukulele Camp's hours?: Ukulele 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 Ukulele Camp?: Ukulele 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 Ukulele Camp provide lunch?: Ukulele 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 Ukulele Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?: Ukulele 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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