Camp Habitat Summer Camps
Week-long nature education and ecology camps for youth ages 4 - 11 have been a part of the Fairbanks Community thanks to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Friends of Creamer's Field, and the Northern Alaska Environmental Center since 1990. Learn more and register for the upcoming season beginning each March.
Nature Education & Ecology Camps for Youth at Creamer's Migratory Waterfowl Refuge on College Road in Fairbanks, Alaska
Every summer since 1990 young people have had the opportunity to enjoy guided explorations the Boreal Forest, Farm Fields, Seasonal Ponds and other wetlands at Creamer's Field designed especially for them. Through outdoor activities like sensory exploration, discovery hikes, ecology-themed games, songs and creative craft projects, young people learn about the ecosystems of Interior Alaska, the home of most of our participants.
Camp Habitat helps youth discover what
makes where they live special!
All sessions are taught by skilled instructors and assisted by junior counselors. Instructor to student ratios average about 8:2 for pre-school programs and 10:2 for older children. Throughout the week, guest specialists share their knowledge on insects, farming, forests, and other hands-on subjects. Youth learn about the ecosystems of Interior Alaska, including the people, plants, and animals that call Alaska home through games, crafts, songs, hikes, and growing food in the Creamer's Garden. All curricula are designed to be developmentally appropriate.
Parent involvement is encouraged!
Camp Habitat is sponsored by:
Registration will begin in early March 2011.
Pre-School Programs (Ages 4-5)
Half-day programs, 9am - 12pm
Nature Sprouts
Children explore Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge through developmentally
appropriate, hands-on activities and games. They will experience the
wonders of the natural world through sensory exploration, discovery hikes,
fun-filled games, songs, and simple craft projects.
Day Camp Programs (Ages 6-11)
Full-day programs, 9am - 4pm
Young people learn about the natural history of Interior Alaska through a
engaging activities, games, hikes, projects and guest speakers. Youth
explore the natural world through themes such as plants, animals, birds,
fish, habitats, & people and the environment.
Nature Detectives (Ages 6-7): This group is based at Creamer's Field
the entire week with no campout.
Water Striders (Ages 8-9): This group is based at Creamer's Field
the entire week with one campout.
Refuge Adventurers (Ages 10-11): This group is based at Creamer's
Field the entire week with one campout.
2011 Dates* & Pricing**
$120 Nature Sprouts I (ages 4-5) June 13 - 17
$120 Nature Sprouts II (ages 4-5) June 20 - 24
$195 Nature Detectives I (ages 6-7) July 11 - 15
$195 Nature Detectives II (ages 6-7) July 18 - 22
$195 Nature Detectives III (ages 6-7) July 25 - 29
$245 Water Striders I (ages 8-9) July 11 - 15
$245 Water Striders II (ages 8-9) July 18 - 22
$245 Water Striders III (ages 8-9) July 25 - 29
$245 Refuge Adventurers (ages 10-11) July 11 - 15
$245 Refuge Adventurers I (ages 10-11) July 18 - 22
$245 Refuge Adventurers II (ages 10-11) July 25 - 29
Call or email the Camp Habitat Director at (907)750-2298 and camphabitat@gmail.com with any questions.
*There is no difference in program content for I, II or III; the numbers differentiate the weeks in which the program is offered.
**There is a $20 registration fee per family. Tuition and fees must be paid in full to secure your child's registration.
TUITION ASSISTANCE: Contact the Camp Director (see above) for information.
