Summer Camps in Alaska
Every winter, the residents of Alaska face subzero temperatures, blankets of snow, and an entire month with almost no sunshine. Enduring a winter in Alaska is not for the faint of heart. However, Alaskans also enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery on Earth. If you've ever experienced a summer in Alaska, you know the majestic sights and sense of solitude are unforgettable.
Going to summer camp in Alaska is a fantastic way for your kids to not only enjoy these unique natural settings to their fullest but also dive into rewarding hobbies, make new friends, and grow as individuals. Learn more about the opportunities Alaskan summer camps have to offer state residents and visitors alike.
Alaska Camp Programs
Summer camps in Alaska offer similar experiences to those in the rest of the country, but with a greater emphasis on the activities and learning opportunities suited to the state’s environment. Thrill-seekers should check out one of the many skiing and snowboarding camps, but if your kids are more into leisurely sports, there’s no place like Alaska for fishing. The thick forests and harsh temperatures also make Alaska an ideal environment for learning and practicing wilderness survival skills (under careful supervision from experts, of course).
Although many Alaska summer camps focus on outdoor activities, there are also plenty of options for kids more inclined toward academia, the arts, and tech. Your child may enjoy acting, cooking, game design, science camp, or learning more about nature.
Search for Alaska Summer Camps
Every good parent wants their kids to grow up to become well-rounded, productive adults. Exposing your children to a range of healthy experiences is part of that process. When you choose a quality summer camp, you're not only giving your children the chance to learn new skills from good mentors, but also to make lifelong friends, discover new passions, and gain independence.
If you’ve been to Alaska, you know it’s one of the most memorable states in the nation. Your children are bound to come home with rewarding experiences they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives. Use our directory to find the ideal Alaska summer camp for your family.
Outward Bound
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22
USA and some international locations
Established in 1962
Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. With over 300 adventure-based courses year-round, all across the US, to choose from serving youth, starting at age 12, teens and adults. Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting, and more, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness ...read more
Breakthrough Basketball Skill Development Camp
Coed Day Camp
Locations Across the US & Canada
Established in 2006
Breakthrough Basketball conducts quality, high-intensity, drill based camps that focus on not only bettering a players skill set on the court but also building character and confidence off the court. These camps will strengthen your athletes mentality while boosting their confidence to become more aggressive and skilled players. Our camps will provide a focused, fun learning environment that cannot be rivalled. Our coaches passion is reflected ...read more
Adventure Treks
Wilderness adventure program for Teens
Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, California, & Wyoming
Established in 1993
Adventure Treks is a leader in operating incredibly fun, community-focused, and growth-oriented outdoor adventure camps for teenagers. We've earned a reputation as one of the most professional organizations in the industry, and we've created memorable and life-changing outdoor experiences for more than 20,000 students across the world.
But Adventure Treks is more than just a summer camp for teens. Our adventure programs ...read more
Camp Invention
Coed Day Camp, ages 5-12
Locations Nationwide
Established in 1990
Spark your kid's creativity and build their confidence with Camp Invention's all-new 2024 program, Illuminate! This summer, campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM adventures designed to inspire curiosity, stretch imaginations and provide an unforgettable experience. In this brand-new program, they'll team up to build a custom sports ball and light-up game, create a colorful one-of-a-kind ...read more
ARCC Programs
Adventures for Teenagers
North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America
Established in 1983
ARCC Programs (Adventures Cross-Country) offers domestic and international summer adventure programs and Gap semesters in 20 countries throughout North America, the South Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Australia, Asia, and Africa.
With 40 years of experience, ARCC students travel to a variety of the world's most spectacular locations and participate in activities such as service projects, wilderness adventures, cultural immersion, ...read more
Outward Bound
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22
USA and some international locations
Established in 1962
Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. With over 300 adventure-based courses year-round, all across the US, to choose from serving youth, starting at age 12, teens and adults. Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting, and more, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness ...read more