Year-round Programs

Fall In-Service Days

Fall 2023 Camp Info Coming Summer 2023

The summer season in Alaska is unparalleled, we love being outdoors with our friends and families, but fall and winter also bring their own seasonal fun. Just because it’s getting colder doesn’t mean it’s time to retreat indoors. At Trailside, we are committed to providing quality, safe, and educational programming for Alaskan youth all year long. We aim to keep kids active, exploring, learning, and having fun! We’re excited to continue with fall programming this year during in-service and school release days.

Tuition: $65/day
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Check-In: 9am - 10 am, Pick Up 4:30 pm - 5pm

Winter Break:

Winter Break 23/24 Info Coming Fall 2023

Join us for holiday crafts, cross-country skiing, winter animal behaviors, snowshoeing, outdoor winter safety lessons, and more! Winter Break Camp will run from 9 am -5 pm at our Anchorage site (TBA) (Eagle River/Chugiak families, see transportation info below). While we do have access to heated spaces, all campers must be prepared for the outdoors; snow gear and a mask are required while indoors! 
*Lesson/Activities are subject to change based on weather

Tuition: $65/day
Hours: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Check-In: 9am - 10 am, Pick Up 4:30 pm - 5pm


Registration Coming Fall 2023

Spring In-Service Days

Spring In-Service 2024 Camp Info Coming Fall 2023

Trailside will be offering full days of adventure on select ASD In-Service and school release days. Camp will run 9 am - 5 pm each day; campers will engage in a variety of spring programming such as nature hikes, uncovering animal tracks, investigating changing seasons, wilderness safety, and so much more! Campers will have access to heated spaces through group rotations, but please note that the majority of the day will be spent outdoors! Bring a lunch, snack, weather-appropriate gear, and of course, your mask to use while indoors! Come join us, SPRING into FUN! 

Tuition: $65/day
Hours: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Check-In: 9am - 10 am, Pick Up 4:30 pm - 5pm


Register for Spring In-Service Days!

Spring Break:

Join Trailside Discovery Camp for fun in the snow at Spring Break Camp 2023! We will be hosting camp at the Kincaid Bunker. Spring Break and Spring In-Service registration is still open! Families can register for our camp sessions in Anchorage (at the Kincaid Bunker) (Eagle River/Chugiak families, see transportation info above). Camp will run 9 am - 5 pm each day; campers will engage in a variety of spring programming such as nature hikes, uncovering animal tracks, investigating changing seasons, wilderness safety, and so much more! Campers will have access to heated spaces through group rotations, but please note that the majority of the day will be spent outdoors! Bring a lunch, snack, weather-appropriate gear, and of course, your mask to use while indoors! Come join us, SPRING into FUN! 

Tuition $65/day
Hours 9 am - 5:30 pm
Check In 9am - 10 am, Pick Up 4:30 pm - 5pm

Transportation Info:

We are not running a Chugiak program this spring but instead are offering transportation opportunities. Transportation into Anchorage is provided by TDC,  to serve our Chugiak/Eagle River families. 

Bus Pick-up location: Eagle River Town Square Park (Playground side) 
Drop off: 8:30am - 8:45 am
Bus leaves: 8:45 am 
Pick up: 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Campers will have the opportunity to read, play games, and enjoy the playground ahead of the bus's departure to the Anchorage site. At the end of the day, the return bus drop-off will be at the same location between 4:30-5:15 pm with similar activities as mentioned above while waiting for parents. 

$5 sign up for transportation into Anchorage. 

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