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. Kincaid is also the base camp for our Quest Trips, providing a space for campers to practice their backcountry skills before heading out camping. 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 is hosted at Airport Heights Elementary for weeks 2-10 and at the Lidia Selkregg Chalet for Weeks 11-12. 

• Airport Heights Elementary, 1510 Alder Drive (entrance on 16th St) 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!

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!

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!