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FEBRUARY 1
Trailside Discovery is a program of Alaska Center for the Environment
Accredited by the American Camp Association
Campbell Creek Science Center
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ContentsDay Camps Ages 4-16 .................. 3
Alaskan Quest Trips Ages 8–18 ................. 7
Registration Form ... 10
Welcome to Trailside DiscoveryCome and join us for a summer of fun! Now in our 32nd year, Trailside Discovery is part of Alaska Center for the Environment. We are a private, non-profit program dedicated to providing youth with exciting learning experiences in the natural environment.
Located at the Campbell Creek Science Center, with well over 750 acres of forest and creek access, Trailside Discovery offers a big backyard that’s perfect for adventure, exploration, learning, and fun! We have extensive hiking trails, wildlife, and lots of camp fun!
Explore the natural world in a supportive community Discover new experiences that create lasting memories Learn about the environment through fun, hands-on activities Grow as a person through relationships with campers and staff
Our dedicated staff of high school students, college students and college graduates balance teaching and learning with traditional elements of camp. Trailside Discovery packs a summer of outdoor adventure into each week. Our fun-filled educational programs are described throughout this guide. So take a few minutes and choose the adventure that is right for you. At Trailside Discovery, your summer fun awaits.
Happy Trails,
Thomas BurekDirector
Fantastic Staff! No complaints as happy kids = happy parents!
Cheers!
My daughter enjoyed it for
the second year and we look forward to next year!
Questions?Contact Us!Phone: 907-274-KIDS
Fax: 907-274-8733www.akcenter.org
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Preschool Programs for 4-5 year olds:Patient, enthusiastic instructors lead games, stories, and hands-on activities, encouraging campers to interact positively with the environment and each other. Programs aim to develop your children’s senses, motor skills and relationships as they discover the outdoors and personalities of fellow campers. We no longer offer a nap hour but a quiet time reading hour after lunch. Two staff per 10-12 Campers. Cost: $235 per week or sign up for any four weeks for $912.00 ($228 ea.). Plus, sign up for any additional weeks at this rate. Registration Fee: $50 per family. All programs begin at 9am and end at 4pm, except when otherwise noted. Childcare: Pre and after care is available for $20/precare/week and $20/after care/week or both for $30/week Transportation: Limited transportation is available to and from the Campbell Creek Science Center.
New! Buzzy Bugs Bonanza• how many bugs can you find?• make a friendly bug catcher• create a buzz-y musical• invent your own bug
Forest Frolickers• follow tracks• find your way• become a detective in nature• solve forest & stream mysteries!
New! Wolves, Bears, and Bullwinkle• find moose food• howl like wolves• dress up as bears• discover hibernation secrets!
New! Wild, Wet, Water Adventure• water, water everywhere• what is water?• explore water near CCSC• experience water’s power
Birds, Bugs and Forest Creatures• feel the buzz around us• visit the botanical gardens• beak, beak what do you eat• become a tree detective
Geology Rocks• rocks, minerals, & precious stones• become an geologist• glaciers, glaciers everywhere• magma, explosions & eruptions
Habitat Hunters• tracking Alaskan big game• follow the scent to the source• bush whacking for animal signs• moose, bear aware
Salmon Snoopers• investigate how salmon find home• dissect a salmon• watch out for those pinks• do a scientific count of salmon
Day CampGreat Camp Adventures
for Ages 4-16
Campbell Creek Science Center Programs
We love Trailside!
Thanks to Tom and all the staff.
Registration Opens
February 1register online at
www.akcenter.orgor call
907-274-KIDS4
Amazing Animals• experience predator & prey stealth• be part of a species parade• every mural tells a story• get caught in a food web!
Woodland Wizards• visit to the botanical gardens• unlock the secrets held within a forest• dissect a rotting log and discover its mysteries • hunt for mushrooms and edible plants
New! Jurassic Journey• discover dinosaur’s prehistoric past• build an erupting volcano and witness
an explosion• become a paleontologist• make your own fossil
Wilderness Survival• learn to stay alive with what nature provides• find your way with a compass• what to do in an emergency
Creek Seekers• watch tiny creatures under microscopes• do the water cycle boogie• create healthy streams
New! Underwater Wonders• what lives under this rock?• investigate a beaver lodge• listen to and create stories about Alaska’s
famous fish• discover the world of macro-invertebrates
New! Farm to Feast• make friends with farm animals• discover the magic of seeds, soil and compost• plant your own crops• eat fresh organic produce
Outdoor Odyssey• the wild country beckons• learn how to set tents & pack• orienteering skills• Leave No Trace camping skills
Day programs for 6-7 year olds:Naturalist instructors lead small groups, teaching the basics of ecology, geology, natural history, nature crafting, environmental stewardship, and outdoor survival skills. Staff encourage positive social interactions among campers through group activities and exploration. Fully packed, active days prepare campers for longer trips to come in future Trailside summers! Two staff per 12-14 campers. Cost: $235 per week or sign up for any four weeks for $912.00 ($228 ea.). Plus, sign up for any additional weeks at this rate. Registration Fee: $50 per family. All programs begin at 9am and end at 4pm except when otherwise noted. Childcare: Pre and after care is available for $20/precare/week and $20/after care/week or both for $30/week. Transportation: Limited transportation is available to and from the Campbell Creek Science Center.
I love that my child came back sun
kissed, bug bitten, tired and happy.
Questions?Contact Us!Phone: 907-274-KIDS
Fax: 907-274-8733www.akcenter.org
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New! Crafty Critters• sand art, beading, leaf collages• animal calls• create Alaskan clay pottery• nature photography
Paddle Mania• water safety instruction• learn various paddle strokes and skills• kayaks & canoes are emphasized• build your own watercraft and test its floatability
Ocean Commotion• visit Alaska SeaLife Center• whale tales• explore the tides of Bird Creek• what’s the real deal about mermaids and
sea dragons?
Tidelands to Tundra• venture across mighty sand dunes• dive deep into the ecology of
Little Campbell Lake• discover the moon’s power on the Earth• close encounters of the tide on Turnagain Arm
& Knik Arm
Survival Challenge• advance your shelter building skills• hear stories from search and rescue professionals• identify and “taste test” wild edible plants• instruction in back country first aid
Earth, Fire and Ice• volcanoes, quakes, avalanches & glaciers-
Alaska rumbles!• visit to Earthquake Park or Portage Glacier• discover fossils and artifacts• become an geologist for the day
New! Mountain Bike Mania• explore the single tracks of Anchorage• become a bike mechanic• bike like you’ve never bike before!
New! Roots, Shoots, and Leaves• make friends with farm animals• visit a working agricultural farm• learn about seeds, soil, and compost• where does your food come from?
Day programs for 8-9 year olds: New Field TripsWe have reorganized our programs to offer both NEW and MORE field trips to our “middle-aged” campers! Learning and fun combine as campers deepen their awareness of the ecosystems around Campbell Creek and broaden their understanding of Alaska by branching out to other locations.Two staff per 12-13 campers. Cost: $235 per week or sign up for any four weeks for $912.00 ($228 ea.). Plus, sign up for any additional weeks at this rate. Registration Fee: $50 per family. All programs begin at 9am and end at 4pm except when otherwise noted. Childcare: Pre and after care is available for $20/precare/week and $20/after care/week or both for $30/week. Transportation: Limited transportation is available to and from the Campbell Creek Science Center.
My son loved the program
- even as a 12 year old and not knowing anyone
going into the camp.
Registration Opens
February 1register online at
www.akcenter.orgor call
907-274-KIDS6
iAlaska• using multimedia in Alaskan nature.• visit with local professional photographers• learning landscape and macro techniques for
nature photography• exploring and chronicling adventures
in photographs• working together to create and share a
beautiful story of the Campbell Tract
New! Peak Baggers• summit three mountains• orienteering, map reading, and GPS• plate tectonics, glaciers, and volcanoes• explore the high alpine tundra!
Rocks, Ice, Volcanoes & Quakes• explore forces that shape Southcentral Alaska• field trips may include, Portage Glacier,
Earthquake Park & Kincaid Sand Dunes• visit Wishbone Hill and uncover fossils• visit with local geologists to examine the
ring of fire
Operation Farming• visit a working agricultural farm• learn about seeds, soil and compost• visit with farm animals• where does food come from?
New! Willow Winds I*• experience traditional and primitive skills• create birch bark baskets• use a bow drill to make a fire• make spoons and other utensils• cost $260 - no discount
New! Willow Winds II*• this extended program teaches traditional
and primitive skills• make clay pottery• create shale tools• bark containers that hold water• cost $260 - no discount
River Wranglers*• Thursday river float trip• explore and map various rivers • test local waterways• become a hydrologist• cost $260 - no discount
Reach High* (NEW Sessions)• climb to new heights using proper gear• basic climbing safety techniques• experience both indoor & outdoor rock climbing• cost $260 - no discount
Sail Away*• learn the basics of sailing • sailing on Southcentral lakes• sailboat and water safety• build your own sailboat• cost $260 - no discount
Venture Bound• practice camping skills and outdoor
adventure spirit• learn to navigate with map and compass• Leave No Trace camping skills• bike, hike, kayak and canoe!
Oceans Alive*• full day marine boat trip out of Whittier• of the millions, how many marine species do you know?• what makes our oceans so special?• relate to the magic of the ocean!• cost $260 - no discount
Day programs for 10-13 year olds:Check out our NEW and REVAMPED programs for experienced campers. Participants coverlots of ground, gently treading across trails to learn about nature, while being surrounded by it.Two Staff per 12-13 campers. Cost: $235 per week or sign up for any four weeks for $912.00 ($228 ea.). Plus, sign up for any additional weeks at this rate. Registration Fee: $50 per family. All programs begin at 9am and end at 4pm except when otherwise noted. Childcare: Pre and after care is available for $20/precare/week and $20/after care/week or both for $30/week. Transportation: Limited transportation is available to and from the Campbell Creek Science Center - *No discount
Teacher Naturalist in Training (TNT) program for 13-16 year olds:We designed this new course for campers who are ready to share their passion, experiences, and skills with others. This course develops their leadership skills, preparing them for future jobs in the fields of environment, education, and outreach. Guest presenters join our specialized instructor team to lead this program. TNT graduates may be asked back for an additional week as a TDC staff volunteer in training. Cost – $235 per week
• learning styles & different forms of intelligence• community engagement projects• weekly offsite excursions
• team building facilitation• keys to successful staff, parent, & child
interactions
I love how your program
teaches a love and
appreciation for the natural environment.
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Questions?Contact Us!Phone: 907-274-KIDS
Fax: 907-274-8733www.akcenter.org
New! Kenai Peninsula Canoe*• Lower Ohmer Lake excursion• learn water safety• paddling and portaging skills
Eklutna Mountain Bike*• Eklutna Lake Trail• bike maintenance and safety• develop mountain biking skills
Eklutna Camping*• camp in tents at Eklutna Lake• learn about low-impact camping• safety in the outdoors
New! Kenai Peninsula Kayak*• Lower Ohmer Lake paddle• outdoor survival skills• develop paddling skills
Alaskan Quest TripsA Mental and Physical Journey Into the Wild
overnight adventures for ages 8-18
Alaskan Quest Trips I for 8–9 year olds:Our introductory trips are designed for campers who are ready to spend extended time away from the walls and windows of everyday life. After two days of checking gear, reviewing equipment, team building, wilderness safety, practicing basic skills, and Leave No Trace camping skills, campers head out for a three-day campout and discovery adventure. They return on Friday afternoon (Wed-Fri trip). 2 Staff per 12 campers. Cost – All trips are $245 - *No discount
Alaskan Quest Trips II for 10-11 year olds:These trips are designed for campers to expand their backcountry camping skills. After two days of team building, practicing skills, and preparing gear, campers head out for a three-day wilderness trip. They return on Friday afternoon. (Wed–Fri trip). 2 Staff per 12 campers. Cost – All trips are $275 - *No discount
Hatcher Pass Backpack*• Talkeetna Mountain range• alpine tundra trekking• team building
New! Swanson Lakes Canoe*• Swanson Lakes excursion• learn water safety• paddling and portaging skills
New! Bike Pack Odyssey*• Eklutna Lake Trail• bike-pack skills• outdoor survival• bike safety and maintenance
Kayak Scout*• Hidden Lake paddle• outdoor survival skills• lake study• refine paddling skills
Marine Encounter*• backpack to Tonsina Point• explore tide pools and pebble beaches
at Caines Head State Park• become one with the tides
New! Midship Misfits*• introduction to sailing skills• sail on lakes in Southcentral Alaska• sailboat and water safety
Alpine Trekkers*• tame the tundra above Anchorage• outdoor living skills• Leave No Trace
Absolutely love the Alaska
Quest Trips - I see the
confidence in my child when getting out as a
family.
Registration Opens
February 1register online at
www.akcenter.orgor call
907-274-KIDS8
New! Kesugi Ridge Backpack*• approach the “great one”• trek across an ancient volcano ridge• need we say more?
New! Johnson Pass Bike-Pack*• passionate pedal pushers• leadership development• shred 22 miles of single track
New! Moose River Meander*• navigate through the Swan Lake system
and Moose River• develop paddle strokes, portaging,
and camping skills• lake and boreal forest ecology
Seward Kayak Trip*• explore the shores of Caines Head State Park• investigate tidal treasures• birds & marine mammals included• master paddling skills
New! Canoe Voyager*• circumnavigate the Nancy Lake Canoe Trail• master paddling and portaging skills• freshwater ecology
New! Talkeetna Trek*• backpack the wild backcountry of Hatcher Pass• refine your wilderness camping skills• explore the alpine tundra
Prince William Sound Kayak*• Blackstone Bay paddling• majestic sea cliffs• marine mammals included
New! Hard Alee*• increase sailing skills• sail on lakes in Southcentral Alaska• sailboat & water safety
Alaskan Quest Trips III & for 12-14 year olds:Longer trips for teens combine backcountry skills with scientific study as campers further develop their outdoor skills. After one day in camp practicing skills and preparing gear, campers leave onTuesday morning and do not return until Friday afternoon. Trips are designed for campers with prior experience. Cost – All trips are $285 – *No discount - 2 staff per 10-12 campers
2014
Thanks for offering a
program that teaches them about nature
and encourages them to take care of the
environment. They will be
back!
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Questions?Contact Us!Phone: 907-274-KIDS
Fax: 907-274-8733www.akcenter.org
Alaskan Quest Trips IV for 14-16 year oldsThis trip for older teens requires previous backpacking experience. It does not run during the traditional Monday through Friday camp. [It runs a unique one-week schedule of Saturday, June 28th through Saturday, July 5th.] Cost $625 – *No discount
New! Bomber Traverse*• master backcountry travel• become a map and compass guru• refine leadership skills • challenge yourself in extraordinary terrain
Alaskan Quest V 16-18 year olds New! K-Bay Wilderness Leadership Expedition* Cost $795 – *No discount
TWO WEEK TRIP! This trip is for highly motivated individuals seeking to develop youth leadership skills who have previous kayaking and backpacking experience. The trip will focus on building leadership skills and group development through backcountry travel. It will run Monday, June 30th through Friday, July 11th. The first two days will focus on preparation and goal setting at the CCSC. The group will depart to Homer on Wednesday, July 2nd and will return Thursday, July 10th. On Friday, July 11th the group will debrief and wrap-up at the CCSC.
• experience what it takes to become a trip leader• 9-day hike and kayak of the Kachemak Bay Wilderness• immerse yourself in all aspects of a wilderness expedition
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May 27-30 June 2-6 June 9-13 June 16-20 June 23-27 June 30 - July 3 July 7-11 July 14-18 July 21-25 July 28-Aug 1 Aug 4-8 Aug 11-15Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12
Preschool Programs - Ages 4-5 Cost: $235/wk or any (4) four weeks or more $912 or $228 per weekBirds, Bugs & Forest Creatures -($190)4day Geology Rocks -($190)4day Habitat Hunters -($190)4day Salmon Snoopers -($190)4day Buzzy Bugs Bonanza-NEW Forest Frolickers Wolves, Bears & Bullwinkle-NEW Wild Wet Water Adventure-NEW Day Programs - Ages 6-7 Cost: $235/wk or any (4) four weeks or more $912 or $228 per weekWilderness Survival -($190)4day -($190)4dayJurassic Journey-NEW -($190)4day -($190)4dayWoodland Wizards -($190)4day -($190)4dayUnderwater Wonders-NEW -($190)4day -($190)4dayAmazing Animals Outdoor Odyssey Creek Seekers Farm to Feast-NEW Day Programs - Ages 8-9 Cost: $235/wk or any (4) four weeks or more $912 or $228 per weekCrafty Critters-NEW -($190)4day -($190)4dayTidelands to Tundra -($190)4day -($190)4dayOcean Commotion -($190)4day -($190)4dayPaddle Mania Survival Challenge Roots, Shoots & Leaves-NEW Earth, Fire & Ice Mountain Bike Mania-NEW Day Programs - Ages 10-13 Cost: $235/wk or any (4) four weeks or more $912 or $228 per week - *no discountiAlaska -($190)4day Rocks, Ice, Volcanoes & Quakes -($190)4day Oceans Alive* -($260) -($260) -($260) -($260)Operation Farming Willow Winds I* - NEW -($260)Willow Winds II* - NEW -($260)River Wranglers* -($260) -($260) -($260)Reach High* -($190)4day Peak Baggers - NEW Venture Bound Sail Away* -($190)4day Teacher Naturalist in Training (TNT)- Ages 14-16
Alaskan Quest I* - Trips - Ages 8-9 Cost: $245/wk - *no discounts2 nights camping* Camp Canoe Bike Kayak Bike Kayak Canoe Bike CampAlaskan Quest II* - Trips - Ages 10-11 Cost: $275/wk - *no discountsKayak Scout* Hatcher Pass Backpack* -($220)4dayBike Pack Odyssey*-NEW Marine Encounter* Midship Misfits*-NEW Alpine Trekkers* Swanson Lakes Canoe* Alaskan Quest III* - Trips - Ages 12-14 Cost: $285/wk - *no discountsKesugi Ridge Backpack*-NEW Johnson Pass Bikepack*-NEW Seward Kayak Trip* Canoe Voyager* Moose River Meander Canoe*-NEW Hard Alee*-NEW Talkeetna Trek*-NEW Russian Lakes Bike-a-Bout*-NEW Prince William Sound Kayak* Alaskan Quest IV* - Trips - Ages 14-16 Cost: $625/wk - *no discountsBomber Traverse*-NEW -June 28-July 5Alaskan Quest V* - Trips - Ages 16-18 Cost: $795/wk - *no discountsK-Bay Wilderness Leadership Expedition*-NEW -June 30-July 11
Campbell Creek Science Center fees: $235 week (Any 4 weeks for $912) $228 per week*Cost discount does not apply to these programs
$50 registration fee per family • Pre/After Care: $20/ pre care/week, $20/ after care/ week, or both for $30$7 discount per camp on four or more designated camps.
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REGISTRATION I N F O R M AT I O N
Registration Policy: A registration fee of $50 is required per family. A nonrefundable $25.00 deposit, which goes towards the balance, is required for each week of camp attended. Total balance is due seven (7) days prior to each week of camp attended. If payment is not made, the balance will be automatically charged.
By Phone: Complete Trailside’s registration form. Call Trailside at (907) 274-5437. Be prepared to give your Visa or MasterCard number. Mail in completed registration form to:
Trailside Discovery 921 W. 6th Ave Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 OR fax: 274-8733
Refund Policy: Full course fee will be refunded if Trailside Discovery cancels program and space in a similar program is not available. A 50% refund will be given to those withdrawing from a program up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the program. No refunds will be granted to those withdrawing from a program within two weeks of the beginning of the program.
Pre/After Care $20 - Precare/week$20 - After Care/week$30 - Pre and After Care/week
After Care Late Fee Policy:Parents who arrive after 5:30 p.m. will be charged the following fees:First five minutes $ 5.00Five-ten minutes $10.00Ten-fifteen minutes $15.00After fifteen minutes $20.00
Scholarship Information: Scholarship opportunities are available. Call for more information.
QU E S T I O N S ?(907) 274-KIDS
Student’s Name(s)
Mailing Address City State Zip
Grade (Sept. 2014) DOB/Age M/F (please circle)
Parent Name(s)
Home Phone Work Phone(s)
Email Address(es)
Registration Fee $50.00 / Family
Daycare (for ages 4-13)
Morning Session (7:30-9:00 am), $20 per week Afternoon Session (4:00-5:30 pm), $20 per week Both Morning and Afternoon, $30 per week Please note: Our offices close at 5:30pm. Children must be picked up no later than 5:30 pm! (A late pick-up fee will be charged - see registration information)
Transportation $8.00/day x days = $ Yes! I am interested in transportation. Please send me more information.
Fees for 2014 Cost: $235/week (Any 4 weeks for $912) - except where otherwise noted.$50 registration fee per family • Pre/After Care: $20/ pre care/week, $20/ after care/week, or both for $30 $7 discount per camp on four or more designated camps.
Help send a kid to camp by donating to Trailside Discovery Camp’s “Invest in Youth” program: $25 $50 $75 $100 $150 Other
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: Confirmation Sent: Day Camp Fee: $ Total Amount Due: $ Amount Paid: $ Amount Due: $ Scholarships: $ Date:
Registration FormPlease fill out the following registration and return to Trailside Discovery Camp:
Total amount due: Check enclosed Charge Visa/MasterCard
Account number: Exp. date:
Signature:
Where did you hear about Trailside Discovery? Online Brochure Magazine Newspaper Other
First National Bank of Alaska, CIRI, REI, BLM/Campbell Creek Science Center, CITC, Skinny Raven Sports, Alaska Wildland Adventures, Kaladi Brothers Coffee, andRasmuson Foundation
Online Registration available February 1 atw w w. a k c e n t e r. o r g
2014REGISTRATION I N F O R M AT I O N
Registration Policy: A registration fee of $50 is required per family. A nonrefundable $25.00 deposit, which goes towards the balance, is required for each week of camp attended. Total balance is due seven (7) days prior to each week of camp attended. If payment is not made, the balance will be automatically charged.
By Phone: Complete Trailside’s registration form. Call Trailside at (907) 274-5437. Be prepared to give your Visa or MasterCard number. Mail in completed registration form to:
Trailside Discovery 921 W. 6th Ave Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 OR fax: 274-8733
Refund Policy: Full course fee will be refunded if Trailside Discovery cancels program and space in a similar program is not available. A 50% refund will be given to those withdrawing from a program up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the program. No refunds will be granted to those withdrawing from a program within two weeks of the beginning of the program.
Pre/After Care$20 - Precare/week $20 - After Care/week $30 - Pre and After Care/week
After Care Late Fee Policy:Parents who arrive after 5:30 p.m. will be charged the following fees:First five minutes $ 5.00 Five-ten minutes $10.00 Ten-fifteen minutes $15.00 After fifteen minutes $20.00
Scholarship Information: Scholarship opportunities are available. Call for more information.
QUESTIONS? (907) 274-KIDS
Thanks to:
First National Bank of Alaska, CIRI, REI, BLM/Campbell Creek Science Center, CITC, Skinny Raven Sports, Alaska Wildland Adventures, Kaladi Brothers Coffee, and Rasmuson Foundation
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Trailside DiscoveryAlaska Center for the Environment921 W. 6th Ave Suite 200Anchorage, AK 99501
NON-PROFIT ORG.US POSTAGE
PAIDPERMIT NO. 139
ANCHORAGE, AK
2014
Thanks for offering a program that teaches them about nature and encourages them to take care
of the environment. They will be back!
