Come and learn while having a blast in the Alaskan Bush! We are offing only 4 camps this year just for you kids - 1 winter camp and 3 summer camps. The summer camps are a 7 day camp that will last all year in your memories. The winter camp week is a 5 day camp with a ton of activities to cram in and scheduled during most school's Spring Break. You'll enjoy snowshoeing, winter trekking, winter camping, XC skiing, ski sailing and more. Share the experience of the Alaskan Bush with your friends. Get a group together from your local school. With only 12ngs per summer camp and 8 for the winter camp, you may have to turn down some friends. We provide all lodging, meals, activities and Bush transportation for a carefree trip. This is an experience not found at other camps and one that you and your friends will talk about over and over.
Youth Winter Camp 2003
This camp is a 5 day camp running during spring break from March 22nd to March 27th. We'll be doing so much you'll wish the week wasn't over: winter camping, trekking, snowshoeing, XC skiing, ski sailing, learning wilderness winter skills and more. Ever start a fire using 2 sticks? You will here! Ever build and sleep in a snow cave? You will here! Ever ski sail, snowshoe, use a GPS, gone geocaching? You will here and many other activities! You'll leave with confidence in the wilderness, able to get by and actually enjoy future outings in the woods. To see more about our winter camps go to Winter Camps.
Youth Summer Camp 2003
Our 3 Youth Summer Camps this year will operate for 7 fun and learning filled days. If you and your friends have wondered about life in the Alaskan Bush wonder no more. Now is your chance to experience the true Alaskan Bush and learn the "ways of the woods" from a group of people that live it every day all year long. Do you have what it takes to actually make it in the wilderness? Sure you do! And we'll teach you some of the tricks and secrets that make Mother Nature your friend. All of you guys and gals will experience and learn more in a week in the Bush than 10 years in town.
We'll hike, rock climb, tree climb, canoe, have canoe tug-o-wars, sail a 13' Banshee sailboat, watch wildlife, start daily campfires without matches, build shelters, play geocaching and a bunch more. With the long Alaskan summer sun we have long fun filled days! To see more about our summer camps go to Summer Camps.
What You'll Do and See...
A 7 day Summer Camp:
During summer there are things you'll see and do not found everywhere. Ever see a sow bear and her cubs? If you are lucky during your camp you probably will. Ever watch a beaver or an eagle? What about moose and giant swans, loons, marten and other Alaskan wildlife? Well, chances are good you'll see all of this and more. Compare your hand to a bear's track. Learn the difference between a cow and bull moose track. Beachcomb a glacier created lake's shore for unusual formations of rock and creatures. Wow that sounds like a lot! Wait, there's more!
Ever try to actually sink a canoe? Try it! Ever try to right a flipped over canoe? Try it! What about finding hidden treasure in the wilderness with a GPS? Or how about fishing for the elusive Arctic Char? Try starting a fire with 2 sticks...sure you can! Make a rope from plants? Of course! Now let's see what you'll do the 2nd day!
OK, we'll slow your days down a bit. Actually, we'll stretch it all out over the 7 days and allow you to try it all. But we still haven't done all of the other fun stuff - Like: hatchet throwing, rock climbing, tree climbing like the old timers, making the highly sought after birch bark basket, building your personal backpacking stove that you'll use for years to come (from 3 soda pop cans!) and many other exciting and fun things! (Note: There's a quick sign up form below) And what about winter stuff?
A 5 day Winter Camp:
During winter in Alaska there is even more fun than you can imagine! Most people think the Alaskan winter is nothing but cold and dark. The dead of winter, yes. But when you'll be coming the daylight is similar to other latitutes in the lower 48s (if not more) and the temperatures are great for skiing, snowshoeing and many other outdoor activities. We don't stay inside, not us...outside is where all the action is!
Ever try ski sailing? What about snow caving or XC skiing through the pristine wilderness with no other souls around except us. An awesome feeling, for sure. Winter Camp will find us trekking to an outer camp set up for overnight stays. Don't worry about being cold, the large 12' by 20' camp tent is heated and besides, you'll be sweating in your very own snow cave that you built.
With this camp being only 5 days it's tough to get everything done that we want you to experience but we've had pretty good luck accomplishing just that...Doing it all. (Note: There's a quick sign up below.)
2003 Camp Prices & Schedules...
A 5 day Winter Camp Including:
all lodging, meals, RT air taxi flight, activities, gear (except skis) and instructors/counslors.....$625 per person.
A 7 day Summer Camp Including: all lodging, meals, RT air taxi flight, activities, gear and instructors/counslors.....$740 per person.
The 5 day Winter Camp is for ages 10 to 16 and runs from Saturday March 22nd through Thursday March 27th. If skis and boots are required, please let us know in advance and we'll arrange for rental equipment in Anchorage. Rental gear is in addition to the camp price. Ski, boot and pole rental will run about $54 for the 5 day camp.
Youth Summer Camps: There are 3 scheduled 7 day Summer Camps this year.
Summer Camp One is for ages 7 to 12 and will run from Saturday June 21st to Saturday June 28th. This camp will be starting just after our "Breakup" and will have the added experience of fishing for Arctic Char when fishing is at its best.
Summer Camp Two is for ages 12 to 16 and will run from Saturday August 2nd to Saturday August 9th. This camp will be during Alaska's summer color phase with brilliant fireweed purples against the rich green foliage. The water is just right for sailing and canoeing.
Summer Camp Three is for ages 7 to 16 and will run from Saturday July 26th to Saturday August 2nd. This camp is for all kids from 7 to 16 and will no doubt be an exciting time. The smaller kids will team together with the bigger kids and the challenges will be on, from canoe racing to geocaching.
NOTES...
Note 1: These camps are very personalized with only 9-12 kids per camp and some popular dates fill up quickly. To avoid disappointment, please book early.
Note 2: If coming from out of state or out of the Anchorage area, it is recommended that you stay one night upon arrival in Anchorage as the departure flight to the camp is at 9:00 AM Saturday morning. In addition you should plan a hotel night in Anchorage upon your return from the camp with your flight departure planned for the next day.
Note 3: Should your local school be interested in sending enough children to fill the camp, we will gladly offer a discount. If coming from out of state we can arrange all hotel, food and transportation in Anchorage for the arrival and departure stays.
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Come and learn while having a blast in the Alaskan Bush! We are offing only 4 camps this year just for you kids - 1 winter camp and 3 summer camps. The summer camps are a 7 day camp that will last all year in your memories. The winter camp week is a 5 day camp with a ton of activities to cram in and scheduled during most school's Spring Break. You'll enjoy snowshoeing, winter trekking, winter camping, XC skiing, ski sailing and more. Share the experience of the Alaskan Bush with your friends. Get a group together from your local school. With only 12ngs per summer camp and 8 for the winter camp, you may have to turn down some friends. We provide all lodging, meals, activities and Bush transportation for a carefree trip. This is an experience not found at other camps and one that you and your friends will talk about over and over.
