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Give your child an unforgettable Alaskan summer experience at Kincaid Park with this fun and educational SUP and water safety camp for ages 10-13. Learn paddling, water safety, and outdoor skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Give your child an unforgettable Alaskan summer experience at Kincaid Park with this fun and educational SUP and water safety camp for ages 10-13. Learn paddling, water safety, and outdoor skills in a safe, supportive environment.
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Operated by Into the Woods, LLC · Anchorage, Alaska
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3–5 hours per session.
Participants should have a basic level of physical fitness suitable for light paddling and walking activities.
No prior experience is necessary; our instructors teach all basic skills.
Certified instructors supervise all activities, and all campers wear PFDs at all times on the water.
We maintain a low camper-to-instructor ratio to ensure personalized attention and safety.
Yes, please inform us of any allergies or conditions during registration so we can accommodate safely.
We recommend sunscreen, water shoes, a hat, a water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Transportation is not included; parents are responsible for drop-off and pick-up.
Kincaid Park was developed in the 1970s on former military land and has become a vital recreational area in Anchorage.
The camp teaches principles of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impact and protect Alaska’s waterways.
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.
Book with Into the Woods, LLC