Summer 2026 is going to be an absolute blast for kids, parents, and instructors! We are pleased to offer 85 different camps, some with multiple sections for a total of 136 camps this summer for children who live in or will visit the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the summer of 2026. Our camps cover a multitude of fun and educational subjects, including physical education, art, science, music, dance, life skills, and much more.
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How to Register for Summer Camp:
How to Register for Summer Camp:
Registration for all summer camps is completed through CampDoc. New users will need to create a CampDoc profile to register. If you have used CampDoc to register for previous camps or courses, you should use your existing profile to log in.
When selecting a grade level, please choose the grade your student will be entering in the fall of 2026.
In most cases, camp grade ranges are firm. If your child is one grade outside the listed range and a camp still has openings as the start date approaches, we may check with the instructor to see if an exception is possible. Please call or email our office to inquire about potential exceptions. We cannot make grade-range exceptions on opening day (March 6).
Click the CampDoc icon below to update or create your account before registration day!
Need help with registration? Check out this tutorial to walk you through the process:
Deadlines for Payment and Health Profile
Deadlines for Payment and Health Profile
Payments are made through CampDoc. Please note that our camps require a non-refundable deposit that must be paid at the time of registration. If you register for a camp and decide not to attend, you MUST drop at least one week before the camp begins, or you will be charged for the full camp. For example, if your camp begins on Monday, June 15, you must cancel by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 8, to receive a refund minus the non-refundable deposit. We do not issue refunds for camps after the one-week deadline.
Completion of the health profile and full payment for summer camps are due two weeks before the first day of your camp. If final payments are not made or the health profile is not complete, you may lose your spot in the camp. We will begin dropping campers for non-payment after this deadline. For example, if your camp begins on Monday, June 15, payment is due on June 1. We will start dropping for non-payment on Tuesday, June 2. All campers must have a completed health profile, and tuition must be paid in full to participate.
Non-refundable deposits are $30 for half-day camps and $60 for full-day camps (please note that this is a slight increase from past years). The non-refundable deposit amount is greater for multi-week camps.
Health & Wellness Policy
We want everyone to have a healthy summer! Please do not send your child to camp if they are sick. This helps protect fellow campers, instructors, and staff.
Children should stay home if they:
Have a fever or have had a fever within the past 24 hours
Have an active cough, cold, runny nose, or sore throat
Are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea
Show signs of unusual fatigue, lethargy, or general unwellness
Children should be symptom-free for at least 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) before returning to camp.
Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy and safe camp environment for everyone.
Scholarships are available!
Scholarships for 365 SMART Academy are available for students who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch, WIC, SNAP/EBT, Denali KidCare, or for families who can provide proof of current unemployment benefits. If you are unsure if your family qualifies, check with your school or homeschool. Because we want our scholarship funds to reach as many children as possible, each child is limited to one scholarship.
Summer Scholarships award a maximum amount of $200 per camp after the deposit. The award amount can cover most half-day camps or partially cover the tuition for a full-day camp.
*Please note* You will need to provide additional information with the scholarship application. Full scholarship instructions are on our website at www.uaf.edu/summer/k-12/. Please read the application instructions carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (907) 474-7021 or email summer@alaska.edu.
Our 2026 Camp Scholarships are made possible by the RG & Onnie V Bouchum/ La Shina R. & Lloyd Jones Scholarship Fund, College Rotary Club, Downtown Rotary, the Doug Schamel Fund, and generous donations from various individuals.
We appreciate donations of any amount. A donation of $40 will pay for one day of camp, and $200 will pay for a child to go to a half-day camp for a week. You can make a donation when you register for a class or a camp, or by going directly to https://engage.alaska.edu/uaf/ssll.
2026 Summer Camp Planning Worksheet
2026 Summer Camp Planning Worksheet
Camp Planning Worksheet.pdfTry our Planning Worksheet to plan out your summer camp schedule. We suggest printing a separate page for each child. Please check dates and start and end times on each camp pages as not all camps follow the same format.
Pair your UAF Summer Sessions Camp experience with another great program at UAF!
Pair your UAF Summer Sessions Camp experience with another great program at UAF!
Do you have a student in grades 6-12 who wants to hone their artistic or musical skills? Check out the Visual Art Academy (VAA) and the Summer Music Academy (SMA)! These two-week intensive programs are taught by talented faculty and feature full and half-day options. The summer 2026 dates are June 1 - 12. UAF Summer Sessions handles registration for these programs, but they are run through the art and music departments. Our coupons and scholarships do not apply to these programs. You can learn more about these programs by visiting their websites (listed below).
Summer Visual Art Academy
Summer Visual Art Academy
Summer Visual Art Academy is an intensive visual arts program for students entering grades 6–12. Our faculty of professional Alaskan visual artists will teach classes in Cartooning, Ceramics, Craft of Sewing, Digital Design, Drawing and Design, Metalsmithing, Painting/Mixed Media, Photography, and Printmaking.
Registration for VAA takes place on CampDoc. For more information and contact info, visit the VAA website.
Summer Music Academy
Summer Music Academy
The UAF Summer Music Academy provides a quality music education experience for students entering grades 6–12. It seeks to recruit and retain music students for the UAF Department of Music through educational experiences with the UAF Music Faculty, alumni, and guest artists.
Registration for SMA takes place on Campdoc. For more information and contact info, visit the SMA website.
For more information about Summer Sessions courses and camps, contact:
For more information about Summer Sessions courses and camps, contact:
UAF Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning / 907-474-7021 / summer@alaska.edu
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