Coastal Connections Camp: Seward Alaska Outdoor Adventure

Discover. Move. Learn. Play.

Explore our local coastal ecosystem through a variety of adventure outings, science and art activities, and personal connections. Throughout the week, we will build community and broaden our understanding of the surrounding environment. Youth participants will have the opportunity to learn and play outside along with some focused time to connect to the places we visit through hands-on activities. We will explore the coast and experience the lands and waters of the Kenai Mountains – Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area while working on team building, leadership, and resilience.

Details

Ages: going into 6th - 8th grade Max. participants per session: 12 Min. participants per session: 6

Duration

Monday - Friday, 9am to 4pm

What is included?

• Professional, knowledgeable, and fun-loving instructors
• All program activities & materials
• Transportation
• Snacks
• Outdoor gear (rain gear, boots, hats & gloves) available upon request

Program Descriptions

Coastal Rivers & Forests (June 10 – 14, July 22 - 26)

During the Coastal Rivers & Forests week, participants will immerse themselves in the intricate web of our coastal ecosystem. They’ll investigate local waterways, hike through the lush coastal rainforest, and paddleboard down Portage Creek! Of course, no exploration would be complete without encountering the iconic salmon, a keystone species that connects the forest to the sea.

Oceans & Intertidal Zones (July 8 – 12 & July 22 - 26, 2024)

During the Oceans & Intertidal Zones week, campers will take to the seas! They’ll sea kayak in Resurrection Bay, delve into the mesmerizing world of tidepooling, and engage in coastal stewardship activities. To cap it off, we’ll take a water taxi ride to North Beach for a hike to Fort McGilvray that offers breathtaking views of the ocean and the surrounding landscape.

What do I need to bring/wear?

• Rain gear + boots
• Sneakers or hiking boots
• Shoes to wear inside (e.g. crocs)
• Change of clothes
• Backpack
• Water bottle
• Lunch + snacks
• Beanie + gloves
• Hat + sunglasses

Participants should be prepared for the full range of Alaskan summer weather! We will be outside rain or shine. Rain gear and boots can be provided upon request.

Behavior Expectations

KMTA adheres to and applies behavior expectations and progressive behavior and discipline policies. KMTA does not tolerate behavior that threatens the physical or emotional safety of self or others, destructive behavior, or behavior that impedes other participants from engaging in the program to the full extent. Should a participant display these behaviors, KMTA will contact their parent/legal guardian. If the behavior continues, KMTA will request immediate pick up and the participant will be dismissed for the duration of the program.

Please keep in mind that we are not trained as special needs educators, and while we can accommodate many different learning styles, we are not equipped for children that need 1:1 guidance, as our ratios are between 5:1 and 10:1. If your child runs away, is nonverbal, has difficulty differentiating safe situations/action from unsafe ones, and/or has trouble adhering to safety instructions this is not the best-suited program for your child.