Summer Camps

2021 Select Camps in Anchorage, Palmer & Eagle River

Session prices start from $320 per week, one time non-refundable registration fee $60. Pre-care (7:30am-9am) & after-care (4pm-5:30pm) included. (4 day holiday weeks at pro rated amount)

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Kincaid Bunker, 9401 Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502

Kincaid is a 1,500-acre park with an abundance of woods where campers can explore and adventure. Our program offers many High Adventure activities such as Archery, Boating, and Biking at this location. For this summer, Trailside will be using the Bunker as a base storage of supplies with the options for campers to use the restroom and potentially host a lesson or two. Kincaid is home to sand dunes, a sandy beach, Little Campbell Lake, multiple fields, and single track trails - campers will have many adventures! Check out the grid for class info and age groups!

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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 and embrace their surroundings. The field and playground allow for fun, free play, and the trails allow for teachable moments and lessons. Check out the grid for class info and age groups!

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Lidia Selkregg Chalet at Russian Jack Springs: 1600 Lidia Selkregg Ln, Anchorage, AK 99504

Lidia Selkregg Chalet is located in the beautiful 300 acres of Russian Jack Springs Park, where campers can experience beautiful panoramic mountain views and explore the trails. For this summer, Trailside will be using the lower-level room to store supplies and potentially host a lesson or two. Campers will head out and explore the trails and outside classrooms. Our Quest Trip Program will also be using this location as a base site. Check out the grid for class info and age groups!

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

Beach River Chalet is the perfect location for campers to explore, embrace nature, and have fun! Trailside is very excited to be using the Beach Lake Chalet and the surrounding lakes and Chugiak Pool. Campers will head out on the trails and enjoy Alaska’s beautiful surroundings. High Adventure activities will include Kayaking and Biking. Older campers will be able to use the pool once or twice a week (based on their session selection). Check out the grid for class info and age groups!

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Mat- Su Lakes State Recreation Area, 4376 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK 99645

Registration opens April 7 at 10am.

Matanuska Lakes Recreation site is a gem of the Mat-Su Valley. A popular destination for camping, fishing, and biking; Trailside campers will have access to six acres of land nestled in a valley with panoramic mountain views. Biking programs will have access to the Mat-Su Borough Crevasse Moraine Trail System, and boating programs will have access to Matanuska Lake for canoeing and kayaking. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game stocks the lakes in this area with greyling and trout, making it a great location for our beginning fishing programs. The site has bathrooms and running water for hand washing, but no indoor space. Campers should be prepared for a day full of adventure rain or shine!

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COVID MESSAGE:

While COVID-19 case rates have decreased significantly, and vaccinations are available to all Alaskans ages 12 and up, we want to ensure that all of the children we serve (which includes children as young as 4 years old) can enjoy camp comfortably and safely. To that end, starting June 7, we are implementing the following mask policy:

Mask wearing for campers is optional when outside (informed by parental preference) unless in proximity to members of the public or during other times where staff feel masks are necessary.
Masks are required for all campers & staff when inside buildings.
Mask wearing for fully vaccinated staff is optional when outside (Trailside has copies of all vaccinated staff COVID-19 vaccination records). Staff who are not vaccinated will wear masks at all times.

Because we want all campers to feel comfortable, our staff will ensure that the choices families make regarding masks are supported (whether a camper wears a mask outside or not). Our staff is quite comfortable supporting mask-wearing given our experiences in the past year!

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At Trailside Discovery Camp we firmly believe that camp is for everyone, no matter their economic background. Learn how you can help get your camper to camp or help support other campers getting outdoors through our Trailside Scholarship Program.

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Want to learn more about our programs? Contact [email protected]or call (907) 274-KIDS (5437).

Summer Camps

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Anchorage: Kincaid Bunker >>

Kincaid Session Grid >>

Anchorage: Ruth Arcand Park >>

Ruth Arcand Park Sessions Grid >>

Anchorage: Lidia Selkregg Chalet at Russian Jack Springs >>

Lidia Selkregg Chalet Sessions Grid >>

Eagle River: Beach Lake Chalet >>

Eagle River Beach Chalet Sessions Grid >>

Palmer: Mat- Su Lakes State Recreation Area

Palmer Sessions Grid >>

More Camp Options!

Learn about our scholarship program