Please find our Parent Handbook here. Frequently asked questions, cancellation policy information, & all registration information can be found on our Registration Page!

7:30-9am: Drop off & relaxed morning activities

9:00-9:30am: Welcome, daily schedule review and opening activity. Drop off is accepted until 10 a.m., but our opening ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m.

9:30-11:45am: Adventure activities

11:45-12:45pm: Lunch time & reflection

12:45-3:45pm: Afternoon Adventure activities. Campers return to the main site by 3:30 p.m. for pickup.

3:45-5:30pm: Pick up & camper choice activities. Campers enrolled in post-care will do an activity away from the main pick-up area until 4:30 p.m.

Please label all belongings with your camper's first & last name. 

• Nutritious lunch, extra snack, and water bottle
• Walking Shoes (no flip flops)
• Sunscreen, Bug spray, and Hand Sanitizer
• Rain Gear and Warm Layers (Please check the weather forecast prior to camp, we will be outdoors rain or shine and campers must be prepared.)
• Daypack, please pack lightly as campers will be responsible for carrying their own packs

Kincaid Bunker, 9401 Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502

Kincaid is a 1,500-acre park with abundant woods where campers can explore, learn, and adventure. Campers will have access to Kincaid’s sand dunes, beach, lake, fields, and single-track trails - there is so much fun to be had! Our Kincaid location is our biggest location, offering a range of environmental education, high adventure, and hybrid programs. The Kincaid Bunker is used as our home base, but most of our day is spent outdoors! Check out the grid and brochure for program info and age groups.

Ruth Arcand Park: 3766 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

Ruth Arcand Park is Anchorage’s hidden gem. The park is located on Abbott Rd between Lake Otis Pkwy and Elmore Rd. This location is perfect for campers to explore nature and embrace their surroundings. As our smallest Anchorage site, campers can expect to join a tight-knit community of campers and instructors! While there is no indoor space at Ruth Arcand, we have a covered pavilion available for use as well as a trailer for all of our supplies. Our Ruth Arcand site offers environmental education, high adventure, and hybrid programs for campers to enjoy. The field and playground allow for fun, free play, and the trails allow for teachable moments and lessons. Check out the grid and brochure for program info and age groups.

Russian Jack camp is hosted at two locations; Airport Heights Elementary for weeks 1-9 and at the Lidia Selkregg Chalet for weeks 10-12. 

• Airport Heights Elementary, 1510 Alder Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
• Lidia Selkregg Chalet, 1600 Lidia Selkregg Ln Anchorage, AK 99508

Russian Jack Springs Park is a beautiful 300-acre park where campers can experience beautiful panoramic mountain views and explore the trails. Our Russian Jack site has expanded its program options for this summer to include more hybrid and high adventure programs in addition to its environmental education programs. Check out the grid and brochure for program info and age groups! Our Russian Jack location is also the base camp for our Quest Trips, providing a space for campers to practice their backcountry skills before heading out camping.

Beach Lake Chalet: 17611 S Birchwood Loop Rd, Chugiak, AK 99567

Beach Lake Chalet is the perfect location for campers to explore, embrace nature, and have fun! Trailside is very excited to use the Beach Lake Chalet as our Eagle River location’s home base, although most of our day will be spent outdoors! Campers will head out on the trails and visit the surrounding lakes while enjoying Alaska’s beautiful surroundings. Our Eagle River location has expanded its high adventure and hybrid program options for this summer in addition to its environmental education programs. Campers will be able to use the Chugiak Pool once or twice a week (based on their session selection). Check out the grid and brochure for program info and age groups!