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Camp Kushtaka 2009 Starts In:


Nestled among the spruce forests along Kenai Lake in Cooper Landing, Camp Kushtaka provides the perfect environment for youth to explore the natural world around them, engage in challenging activities and form friendships that can last a lifetime. With the supportive guidance of camp counselors, campers build their own unique community in which each member can experience a sense of belonging, connectedness, safety, acceptance and appreciation. Four day, six day and ten day sessions are available for youth ages 7 to 18. Round trip transportation is provided from Anchorage and Girdwood.

Camp Sessions are creatively designed to meet the needs of the youngest first time campers as well as our returning campers. They are engaging, exciting, safe and fun for any child or young adult.

When you are ready to register, you may do so online or we will be happy to assist you in person at our office located at 161 Klevin St. in Anchorage (Map).

If you have any questions about the camp program, please contact the Camping Program Director Theresa Serr-Burek. She's always happy to talk about camp!


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Specialty Camps

The Alaska Diabetes Camp is co-sponsored by the American Diabetes Association and Children's Hospital of Providence. The session is for youth with diabetes, their siblings and friends. Medical staff insures diabetes and medical care is provided.

Denali Family Services provides a session for children with mental illness. Social workers and other staff are on hand in support of Camp Fire’s program.

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 2009 Camp Kushtaka Schedule & Prices
All sessions include a 2-hour Kenai River Scenic Float
Session
Dates
Ages
Cost
Registration
Pathfinder 1
Six Day
May 31 - June 5
8-15
$325
Pathfinder 2
Six Day
June 7-12
8 - 15
$325
Pathfinder 3
Six Day 
June 14-19
8-15
$325
Voyager
Six Day 
June 14-19
Grades
9-12*
$350
Register Online
Denali Family Services
June 21-24
-
-
Available to
DFS Clients only
Girls' Pathfinder
Six Day
June 28 - July 3
8 - 15
$325
Explorer Four Day
June 28 - July 1
7 - 8
$195
Camp Fire Community
Centers Session
July 5-10
-
-
Contact Camp Fire @
279-3551
Alaska Diabetes Camp
July 12-17
-
-
Contact ADA
at (907) 272-1424
Challenger 10 Day

July 19-28
10 - 16
$450
Girl Scouts
July 30 - Aug. 2
Contact
Girl Scouts at

(907) 272-1424
School Age Session
Open to currently enrolled Camp Fire participants only.
August 3-7
6-13
$275
1 1/2 Hour Trailride with
Ground Lesson
Each week
8-18
$100
7-hour Kenai River Canyon
Float
Challenger and
Voyager Sessions
10+
$130
* Fall 2009 Grade


Bus Departure and Arrival Schedules


All Sessions leave the Camp Fire office in Anchorage at 9 am on Sundays.

Campers return on the following days between 5:00 and 5:30 pm:
Fridays:
Pathfinder and Voyager sessions
Wednesday:
Explorer session
Tuesday:
Challenger session

Anyone picking up a camper must have a photo ID. Anyone other than the parent or guardian picking up MUST have WRITTEN permission from parent/guardian and will be asked to show a photo ID.


Writing a letter to your camper

Do send letters to your child while they are at camp, and send pre-addressed and stamped envelopes with them so they can share their day's adventures with their family back home! Address mail to your camper like this:
Camper Name
c/o Camp Fire USA Alaska Council
P.O. Box 689
Cooper Landing, AK 99572

Mail your letters a few days before the session start to make sure the letter arrives while your camper is at camp.


Driving Directions

Camp Kushtaka is about 110 miles from Anchorage. Take the Seward Highway south out of town toward Seward. Take the right hand exit to Soldotna/Homer (look for this a few miles after Summit Lake Lodge). Immediately after you cross the Kenai River Bridge in Cooper Landing turn left onto Snug Harbor Road. Camp is approximately 4 miles down the road on your left. Parking area is to the right.


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 Download Forms
2009 Horseback Riding Waiver (2009 available soon)
2009 Kenai River Rafting Waiver (2009 available soon)

 

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