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!

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!

NEWS JUST IN:
We have been approved to move from Lidia Selkregg to Nunaka Valley Elementary School: for Weeks 1-10. This is a blessing for TDC staff as we get more indoor space.

Please note the change in locations:
Weeks 1-10: Nunaka Valley Elementary School: 1905 Twining Drive (Nunaka Valley), Anchorage, AK 99508
Weeks 11 & 12: 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!

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!

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

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 handwashing, but no indoor space. Campers should be prepared for a day full of adventure rain or shine!