Teen EcoAdventure Camp Alaska: 10 Days of Outdoor Learning and Wild Exploration
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have a moderate level of fitness to handle backcountry hiking, camping, and kayaking activities.
Overview
Discover the Teen EcoAdventure Camp in Alaska: a 10-day immersive journey for teens exploring wilderness, sustainable food systems, and coastal ecosystems. Join this unique summer camp for hiking, fishing, kayaking, and hands-on environmental education.
Teen EcoAdventure Camp 2025
Ages 13-15 | Backpack through Kachemak Bay exploring food systems
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About This Adventure
Join a thrilling 10-day outdoor adventure camp where you'll explore the environment's impact on food! Experience backcountry camping, hiking, berry harvesting, salmon fishing, and cooking homemade meals. Engage in kayaking or snorkeling while discovering how ecosystems influence our food choices and communities. A unique blend of fun and learning awaits!
Rates
Youth (ages 13-15)
Tiered Pricing
$1250 - this is the full cost of the program, please choose this option if you are able to do so
$800 - please choose this option if it is the right financial fit for your family
Full and partial scholarships available! Some travel funding for youth from Kachemak Bay/Lower Cook Inlet, Prince William Sound, the Kodiak Archipelago, and Alaska Peninsula is available. Please contact Katie Gavenus, katieg@akcoastalstudies.org or 907-235-6667 for more information
Camp Duration
10 Days/July 13 - July 22, 2024
About
This 10 day outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship camp explores the changing environment and how this connects to a most basic and delicious part of our lives - food! Activities include backcountry & yurt camping, hiking along forests, beaches, and alpine, berry picking and preserving, learning about salmon fishing, tidepooling, understanding ethnobotany and local edible plant uses, and having fun in the kitchen making a range of homemade foods. Throughout all this, participants learn about how different changes to the forest, beach, and marine ecosystems affect the food we eat and how our food choices affect the environment and communities around us.
Adventure Tips
Pack layers for variable weather
Alaska’s coastal weather can change rapidly; bring moisture-wicking layers, waterproof jackets, and warm clothing.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Hydration is key during hikes and camp activities; use a refillable bottle to stay eco-friendly and hydrated.
Prepare for insect encounters
Mosquitoes and black flies can be present—pack insect repellent and protective clothing.
Practice Leave No Trace principles
Respect fragile ecosystems by minimizing camp impact and carrying out all waste.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bald eagles soaring overhead
- Harbor seals along the coastline
History
The camp connects young adventurers to the traditional harvesting practices that Native Alaskans have followed for centuries.
Conservation
The program emphasizes sustainable harvesting and Leave No Trace ethics to protect sensitive coastal ecosystems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Waterproof rain jacket
Keeps you dry during unexpected rain showers common in coastal Alaska.
summer specific
Sturdy hiking boots
Provides support and protection for uneven forest and alpine trails.
summer specific
Insect repellent
Protects against mosquitoes and black flies during outdoor activities.
summer specific
Reusable water bottle
Crucial for staying hydrated throughout hikes and camp days.