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Send your kids aged 10-13 on an unforgettable Alaskan summer camp filled with hiking and wilderness first aid skills. Tailored to all levels, this camp builds confidence and outdoor know-how.
Send your kids aged 10-13 on an unforgettable Alaskan summer camp filled with hiking and wilderness first aid skills. Tailored to all levels, this camp builds confidence and outdoor know-how.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Into the Woods, LLC · Anchorage, Alaska
moderate.
4–6 hours daily.
Participants should have a moderate fitness level with the ability to hike on uneven terrain for several hours.
This camp is designed specifically for children ages 10 to 13.
No prior experience is necessary as cohorts are tailored for both beginners and advanced hikers.
Campers learn injury assessment, treating common outdoor injuries, emergency response, and basic survival techniques.
Transportation details vary; please contact Into the Woods, LLC directly for logistics support.
Staff carry bear spray and teach campers how to avoid and respond to wildlife sightings safely.
Campers should bring water, layered clothing, sturdy shoes, a small backpack, and any personal medications.
The area around Anchorage has long been home to the Dena'ina people, whose traditions of land stewardship continue to influence conservation today.
This camp emphasizes Leave No Trace principles to minimize environmental impact and protect Alaska’s fragile wilderness.
Into the Woods, LLC is an Anchorage-based outdoor education provider offering youth-focused adventures across Southcentral Alaska. The company organizes a range of programs for children and teens, including multi-day backpacking in Chugach State Park, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and paddling camps at Kincaid Park, introductory rock climbing sessions, hiking programs paired with wilderness first aid training, and family-friendly winter kick sled outings on the Anchorage Coastal Trail. Programs serve a wide youth age range, from campers ages 5–9 up to teen cohorts aged 10–17. Trip formats vary to match skill levels and interests: short 2.5-hour winter kick sled experiences, multi-day 3-day backpacking trips, and themed summer camps that emphasize hands-on learning. Several experiences explicitly incorporate water safety, wilderness first aid, alpine ecology, and environmental science as core elements of the curriculum. Instruction is delivered by counselors and educators noted in program descriptions as passionate about outdoor skills and environmental learning. Locations used for activities are local and well-known: Chugach State Park for alpine and backpacking terrain, Kincaid Park for paddling and ecology camps, and the Anchorage Coastal Trail and Westchester Lagoon for winter kick sled outings. Into the Woods, LLC frames each program around safe skill progression, teamwork, and stewardship of Alaska’s natural environments. Families looking for youth outdoor programming in Anchorage can expect age-appropriate activities that combine practical skills, nature education, and group-building experiences, with options that suit beginners through more experienced young participants.
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