Best Alaska Summer Camp Jobs 2026-27 Directory
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5 Alaska Summer Camps with 2026-27 Job & Leadership Opportunity Info Listed Below, including: Videos, Photos, Maps & Detailed Camp-Supplied Opportunity Information
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Alaska Summer Camp Jobs
2026-27 Employment & Opportunity Updates
Many Alaska camps continue to add or update information about 2026-27 summer counselors, staff, activity specialists, leadership, CIT/LIT, and related opportunities.
Review the camp listings below and contact camps directly for the latest information about available opportunities, application dates, age requirements, qualifications, compensation, and other employment details.
CIT, LIT, junior counselor, and leadership programs may be training opportunities rather than paid employment, so be sure to check each camp's current information carefully.
Summer camp opportunities may be available at traditional overnight camps, day camps, college and university programs, city-based camps, and specialty programs throughout the state.
US Sports/Nike Camps
Alaska Location(s)
Visit Our US Sports/Nike Camps Website
1-800-NIKE-CAMP
800-645-3226 (Nike Camps)
800-433-6060 (All other camps)
800-406-3926 (NBC Camps)
877-308-7325 (Peak Performance Swim Camps)
888-780-2267 (Vogelsinger Soccer Academy)
webmaster[AT]ussportscamps.com
Over 700 Camp Locations Across the US & Canada
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, CANADA
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
US Sports Camps, Inc.
1010 B Street, Suite 450
San Rafael, CA 94901
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our US Sports/Nike Camps Video
CAMPER AGES: Most junior camps accept participants between the ages of 10-18, however some of our day camps will accept those as young as 5. Adult programs offered, too. See our camp specific web pages to find out exact ages for each program.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Weekend programs available in some areas. International campers welcome.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Now celebrating over 40 years of camp! We offer camps across a variety of sports which run for one, two or three consecutive sessions across the US and Canada. USSC partners with the country's best coaches to direct our camps at top-rated, professionally-equipped training facilities. International programs offered, too.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, and more. Other Camps: Crew, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, MultiSport, Rugby, Running, Ultimate, Waterpolo, Gymnastics, Hockey, & Yoga.
CAMP LOCATION: Over 700 Locations throughout the US and Canada. International locations, too. Please visit our website for a complete list of camps offered near you, at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
AVAILABLE SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!
During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.
Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
The Learning Farm's Summer Farm Camp 2015
Anchorage, Alaska
Visit Our The Learning Farm's Summer Farm Camp 2015 Website
(907) 229-0359
thelearningfarmak[AT]gmail.com
11601 Gander St.
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
CAMPER AGES: Ages 5 - 11 and preschool ages 5 and under
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Come join the fun at the farm! Ride horses, feed the pig, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits and ponies. Bottle feed the calves and hold baby chicks. Learn to drive the calves as oxen. Learn to make cheese and how to grow organic plants. Learn ways to live green. Gather chicken eggs and learn to rope. Art and craft activities include wool projects from our very own sheep's wool. Learn about horse safety, various horse breeds, horse care and grooming. Various animal rescue organizations will be featured weekly. Sing songs around a camp fire and ride the wagon pulled by our draft horse, Mac. Unique hands on animal education right here in Anchorage. Only ten campers per day, so reserve your spot now.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Science, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: The Learning Farm is located on the south side of Anchorage, Alaska on two and a half acres.
AVAILABLE SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The Learning Farm is looking for an energetic, highly motivated summer farm camp and holiday farm camp teacher. Summer and holiday camps normally run Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm for Ages 5 - 11 years old. Pay rate dependent on qualifications and experience.
Call Deborah Baines at (907) 229-0359 or email: TheLearningFarmAk[AT]gmail.com.
▌Read More about The Learning Farm's Summer Farm Camp 2015
CAMP FACILITIES: We have a class room in the loft of the red barn for the ten campers and staff as well as a separate class room building for the preschool age children. We have an arena and stalls, and various pens for the various animals.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer camp program runs all summer, twelve weeks of the summer. We limit campers to ten per day. We have at least three adults present as well as a minimum of five Jr. Staff trained to assist with activities.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We are in the process of establishing the farm program as a nonprofit organization. Future scholarship programs are being developed now.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Besides summer farm camp, The Learning Farm offers holiday farm camps as well as some home school classes, and after school programs.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Rates are $100 per day per camper or $60 for half day.
A discount for booking two or more days.
Full days discounted to $90 per day and half day discounted to $50 for half day.
Summer Camp Jobs Camps in AK
Offer Day & Overnight Options
Some Alaska Summer Camp Jobs Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Alaska Summer Camp Jobs Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Adventure Treks
Alaska Location(s)
Visit Our Adventure Treks Website
888-954-5555
info[AT]adventuretreks.com
PO Box 1321
Flat Rock, NC 28731
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, British Columbia
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Adventure Treks Video
CAMPER AGES: 12–18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Teen Summer Adventure Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Adventure Treks’ summer camps for teens are all about making memories, fostering lifelong friendships, and creating more confident and capable young men and women. We want each of our students to discover their best selves, and we believe that the great outdoors is just the way to do it. Our commitment to creating a close-knit community is what sets us apart. Plus, our trips are technology-free, so students learn to “survive” (and even thrive!) without electronics.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Weightloss, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Hiking, Camping, Whitewater Rafting, Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Caving, Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Kayaking, Mountaineering, Canoeing, Ziplining, Inflatable Kayaking, Ice Climbing
CAMP LOCATION: We operate 8- to 30-day fun adventure camps in WA, OR, CA, CO, ID, WY, AK, and BC!
AVAILABLE SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our instructor role models:
- Average age is 27 (minimum age is 21)
- All college graduates
- At minimum, all are medically trained as wilderness first responders. However, many more have additional certifications.
- Significant experience working with teenagers in the outdoors
- Clean driving record
AVAILABLE CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Summit (for 11th and 12th graders) is the perfect opportunity to strengthen leadership skills for roles in the outdoor industry starting in college.
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CAMP FACILITIES: All trips begin at a designated airport. Students explore the most scenic and beautiful places in a particular region, and travel between activity sites in brand-new, 15-passenger vans. We spend each night in a tent, and students learn how to cook in the backcountry—with plenty of guidance from our instructors! They go backpacking, camping, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, ziplining, ice climbing, canoeing, sea kayaking, inflatable kayaking, mountaineering, and mountain biking.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Physical and emotional safety is our top priority.
Fun and exciting outdoor activities help teens grow and gain life skills and a greater sense of self. Our exceptional instructor role models take a sincere interest in the growth and development of young people. We inspire young people to develop a lifetime love of the outdoors and with a corresponding conservation ethic. We empower students to create an inclusive and reflective community that maintains a culture of kindness, sense of humor, and spirit of cooperation and volunteerism. We strive to be a sustainable and responsive business, with a focus on our families and the quality of our programs. We form long-term relationships with our students, their families, instructors, staff, and outfitters.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available to several students a year, based on need and merit. Email info[AT]adventuretreks.com for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See all dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.adventuretreks.com
Birchwood Camp
Chugiak, Alaska
Visit Our Birchwood Camp Website
907-688-2734
director[AT]birchwoodcamp.org
17161 David Blackburn Road
Chugiak, Alaska 99567
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 670049
Chugiak, AK 99567
CAMPER AGES: Entering grades 1-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Birchwood Camp is a welcoming camp community and a ministry of the United Methodist Church in Alaska. We practice kindness, acceptance, respect, cooperation, outdoor learning & play. Our camps & retreats provide safe spaces for spiritual formation, genuine community, and character development.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, and more. Adventure Canoe Camp For High School Students; Junior Canoe Camp For Middle School Students
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30 minutes north of Anchorage on 160 acres of beautiful birch & spruce forest, with a view of the Chugach mountains and a 30 acre lake.
AVAILABLE SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Join our summer intern team- this is a unique summer opportunity for young adults who desire to grow as leaders while working at beautiful Birchwood Camp for the summer. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: birchwoodcamp.org.
AVAILABLE CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in Training program for teens ages 16-18.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cozy log cabins with bunk beds and mattresses. The cabins have electricity; campers use a centralized bath house.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In operation since 1961, Birchwood Camp is a welcoming community and a ministry of the United Methodist Church in Alaska. We practice kindness, acceptance, respect, cooperation, outdoor learning and play. Our camps provide safe spaces for spiritual formation, genuine community, and character development. We are accredited by the American Camp Association, which establishes best practices for camp. We follow these health, safety and program standards to ensure that campers have a positive and safe experience at Birchwood camp.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available through our Birchwood Camp Scholarship fund. Applications are available online.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Summer Family Camp, August 5-7, 2016
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Birchwood Camp is open year round as a host facility for community groups, schools, churches and other organizations.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: birchwoodcamp.org for full session and fee information.
Early-Bird & Multiple Camper Discounts at Alaska Camps for Summer 2026-27
Some of the Best 2026-27 Camps in Alaska offer "Early Bird" and/or Multiple Camper Discounts if you enroll in camp before a certain date, or if you are enrolling more than one camper -- check each camp's listing & website for more info, and for info on any available Camp Scholarships and Financial Aid.
The Salvation Army King's Lake Camp
Wasilla, Alaska
Visit Our The Salvation Army King's Lake Camp Website
907-357-2501, 907-375-3597
kingslakecamp[AT]usw.salvationarmy.org
3313 E. Lakeview Road
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
CAMPER AGES: Camp Dependent, 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. The Salvation Army
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: King's Lake Camp is a place where campers can learn more about the world around them while participating in activities such as hiking, archery, swimming, boating, singing, and more! We offer a variety of camps for different ages as well, including camps for music and teens!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Basketball, Soccer, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, and more. June 22-29 - Music Camp. Offering Instruction For Brass Instruments, Singing, Guitar, Piano, & More. The Salvation Army Music Camp Is Fun For Both Experienced Musicians & Beginners!
CAMP LOCATION: King's Lake Camp is located in Wasilla, part of the beautiful Mat Su Valley in Alaska.
AVAILABLE SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We still have a few positions open. Please call for more information.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Children sleep in a cabin with other kids, with access to a nice central bathhouse. Activities take place around camp at locations such as the Archery Range, the Rec Hall, a grass field for games, and of course, the awesome King's Lake for swimming and boating. Meals are served in our dining hall overlooking the lake.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Salvation Army has been running summer camps all over the world for a long time, including over 50 years in Alaska. Our staff are specially trained each year to provide kids with a safe and exciting camp experience.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships may be available, so check your local Salvation Army Corps for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please check out our camp website for more information as we offer a variety of camps for different ages and interests.
ALASKA CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp's 2026-27 summer jobs, counselor and staff opportunities, CIT/LIT programs, junior counselor roles, or other camp-based work and training opportunities, please visit our Submit Jobs Info page.
ALASKA SUMMER CAMP JOB SEEKERS: If you are researching how to find and choose a summer camp job, counselor position, CIT/LIT program, junior counselor opportunity, or junior leadership pathway, please visit our 2026-27 Summer Camp Jobs Guide .
In addition to our 2026-27 Alaska Summer Camp Jobs Directory , we have also created Special Interest Camp Directories covering music, sports, technology, adventure, arts, and many other camp settings. These directories can help you explore the kinds of camps where you may want to work or participate in a junior leadership pathway.
You can go directly to any of our other 2026-27 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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