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Many of our Alaska Family Camps offer Winter Family Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in February, 2025.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Family Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter dates, times and availability.
Many of our Family Camps will be hosting Winter Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for February, 2025.
Many of our Best Alaska Summer Family Camps also offer Year Round Family Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Family Programs, too.
Searching for Alaska Family Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Family Camps are now listing their 2025 Winter Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL AK Camps with Winter Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
Visit Our Birchwood Camp Website
907-688-2734
director[AT]birchwoodcamp.org
17161 David Blackburn Road
Chugiak, Alaska 99567
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 670049
Chugiak, AK 99567
CAMPER AGES: Entering grades 1-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Birchwood Camp is a welcoming camp community and a ministry of the United Methodist Church in Alaska. We practice kindness, acceptance, respect, cooperation, outdoor learning & play. Our camps & retreats provide safe spaces for spiritual formation, genuine community, and character development.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, and more. Adventure Canoe Camp For High School Students; Junior Canoe Camp For Middle School Students
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30 minutes north of Anchorage on 160 acres of beautiful birch & spruce forest, with a view of the Chugach mountains and a 30 acre lake.
▌Read More about Birchwood Camp
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cozy log cabins with bunk beds and mattresses. The cabins have electricity; campers use a centralized bath house.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In operation since 1961, Birchwood Camp is a welcoming community and a ministry of the United Methodist Church in Alaska. We practice kindness, acceptance, respect, cooperation, outdoor learning and play. Our camps provide safe spaces for spiritual formation, genuine community, and character development. We are accredited by the American Camp Association, which establishes best practices for camp. We follow these health, safety and program standards to ensure that campers have a positive and safe experience at Birchwood camp.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in Training program for teens ages 16-18.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available through our Birchwood Camp Scholarship fund. Applications are available online.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Summer Family Camp, August 5-7, 2016
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Birchwood Camp is open year round as a host facility for community groups, schools, churches and other organizations.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: birchwoodcamp.org for full session and fee information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Join our summer intern team- this is a unique summer opportunity for young adults who desire to grow as leaders while working at beautiful Birchwood Camp for the summer. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: birchwoodcamp.org.
Print (or view) Camp Profile for:
Birchwood Camp
Please note that our list of 2025 Alaska Family Camps also includes information on Alaska Family Camp Scholarships, Financial Aid, and other 'Campership' or Financial Assistance. Look within each camp's description for the CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE heading.
Visit Our IT Girl Summer Series Website
317-429-0564
info[AT]thenextitgirl.org
Virtual
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
South Carolina
Indiana
Georgia
California
New York
Florida
Alabama
North Carolina
Tennessee
Illinois
Virginia
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1786
Summerville, SC 29483
CAMPER AGES: 8-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Weekends
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The ‘IT Girl’ Summer Series is a four week digital and hands on exposure learning camp for girls ages 8-16 to learn in-demand technology concepts. Additionally, our workshops and programs focus on discovering, pursuing, and succeeding in technology through the exposure of technical concepts. Students do not need to have any prior technical experience, and all materials will be provided. We ask all students at least have a strong desire to learn more about technology.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Technology, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Virtual, Online
▌Read More about IT Girl Summer Series
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Tech Lead - curriculum instructors
Non-Tech Lead - tech lead assistant
Community Lead - brand ambassador
Logistics Lead - logistics, packing lead
www.thenextitgirl.org/volunteers
Print (or view) Camp Profile for:
IT Girl Summer Series
Some Alaska Family Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Visit Our Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer Art Camp Website
215-972-2054
215-972-2105
artcamp[AT]pafa.org
118 North Broad Street
Youth and Family Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
CAMPER AGES: 6-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Mon-Fri: 9am - 3pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Every day, campers engage in live, interactive art making with their instructors and friends on the video platform Zoom. We also use Canvas for sharing daily schedules, online artwork and discussions between campers and instructors. And as always, every camp week will culminate with a virtual exhibition and opening reception for family and friends live streamed on Zoom.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Center City, Philadelphia, PA. one block from historic City Hall.
▌Read More about Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer Art Camp
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out
Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.
Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs
An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.
Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs
An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.
Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator
An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..
Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator
Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.
Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org
OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks
Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)
Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).
For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org
Print (or view) Camp Profile for:
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer Art Camp
http://www.scoutingalaska.org/
Great Alaska Council
3117 Patterson St
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)337-9547
(800)478-9549
alaskabsa[AT]gmail.com
For more info visit the website.
Girl Scouts of Alaska
Anchorage Office & Council Store
Main Phone: (907) 248-2250
Toll Free: (800) 478-7448
Address: Girl Scouts of Alaska - 3911 Turnagain Blvd. East, Anchorage, AK 99517
Southeast Field Office
Main Phone: (907) 586-1710
Toll Free: (800) 478-8247
Fax: (907) 463-3543
Address: Girl Scouts of Alaska - 316 W 11th Street, Juneau, AK 99801
See website for specific info.
http://ymcaalaska.org/ymca-wp/camp/
Anchorage Community YMCA
5353 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-3211
Visit Website for more information.
MORE ALASKA SUMMER FAMILY CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
ALASKA FAMILY CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2025 Best Alaska Summer Family Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
ALASKA FAMILY CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2025 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER FAMILY CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2025 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2025 Alaska Summer Family Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2025 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2025 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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