School-age child care

All About Kids

Description

The summer program includes fun, hands-on activities, daily, including gardening, fishing, hiking, group sports, swimming, field trips, arts and crafts.

Sponsor

Marla DeVore

Ages

7-13

Dates and times

All summer, 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location

3121 Badger Road

Cost

$40/a day or $650/monthly

Contact name

Marla DeVore

Contact phone number

488-0678

Anne Wien Camp Fire USA Summer Adventures

Description

This is a licensed school-age adventure program. Whether the children are out hiking or biking a local trail, building a dog house for the local animal shelter, swimming, creating works of art or simply playing on the playground, kids enrolled in the Summer Adventure Program will have opportunities to master new skills, build friendships and have a fantastic summer. At a ratio of 1:10 staff to campers, Camp Fire staff facilitate activities that encourage a sense of community and provide a great deal of fun for participating youth. Activities Include: Outdoor education, gym games, creative art projects, science exploration, drama, playground fun, cooperative games, cooking, day hikes, field trips, theme weeks, bicycle excursions, guest speakers, and much more.

Sponsor

Camp Fire USA Alaska Council

Ages

K-6 grade in the 2008-09 school year

Dates and times

June 1-July 31, 7 a.m.-6.pm.,, Mon.-Fri.

Location

Anne Wien Elementary School, 1501 Hampstead Way, Fairbanks

Cost

$38/day or $180/week

Contact name

Shawn Castiglione or Katrina Nunemann

Contact phone number

456-4334

Celebrate the Great Outdoors

Description

This program offers summer recreation and outdoor activities including field trips to the library, local parks, playgrounds, theater, pools, outdoor exploration, nature hikes, bike day, picnics, etc. Also included are activities that encourage creativity and independence such as arts and crafts, cooking, dramatic play, reading, science, sports, games and more. Participation in the the Summer Food Program provides free lunch and afternoon snacks. Morning snack provided by PNL.

Sponsor

Play N Learn School Age Summer Recreation Program

Ages

5-12, Kindergarten must be completed.

Dates and times

May 28-Aug. 12, M-F, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location

Carol Brice Building, 1949 Gillam Way, near Hunter Elementary

Cost

$660

Contact name

Shelly Mensch

Contact phone number

479-0900, ext. 3

Eielson School Age Program

Description

This is a full day summer program filled with field trips, arts and crafts, daily programming and activities, themed adventure weeks, specialty weeks, 4-H and Boys and Girls Club events, sport camps, and so much more.

Sponsor

Eielson Youth Programs

Ages

5-12; Must have attended kindergarten.

Dates and times

May 26 - Aug. 14

Location

Eielson Air Force Base

Cost

Varies according to the activity

Contact name

Kara Byers

Contact phone number

377-5437