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Camp Fire Alaska - An innovative leader in youth development since 1913

5k+

YOUTH SERVED YEARLY

100+

YEARS IN ALASKA

94%

CAMP FIRE YOUTH FEEL HAPPY AND SUPPORTED

86%

KIDS TRIED THINGS THEY HAD NEVER DONE BEFORE

 

Our Mission

Every child will have the opportunity to discover the best in themselves and others in a fun, safe learning environment.

 

Our History

Camp Fire was founded as a national organization in 1910 and started operating in Alaska in 1913. One of the first youth organizations in the state, today we are a leader in youth development and the largest licensed provider of school-age childcare in Alaska.

 

Our Programs

Camp Fire offers affordable, high-quality programs, professionally trained staff, activities and events that are appealing to youth, and a fun, safe place to experience it all.  We serve more than 5,000 youth every year after school, during school breaks, all summer long, and across rural Alaska.

Calendar

September 7, 2026
September 18, 2026
  • Rice Krispie Treat Day September 18, 2026
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  • Chugach Optional Half Day Mini-Camp (Separate Registration Required) September 18, 2026  11:15 AM - 6:00 PM
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September 23, 2026
  • Polaris Half Day Mini-Camp (Separate Registration Required) September 23, 2026  11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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September 30, 2026
October 2, 2026
  • Chugach Optional Half Day Mini-Camp (Separate Registration Required) October 2, 2026  11:15 AM - 6:00 PM
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October 12, 2026
October 14, 2026
  • Polaris Half Day Mini-Camp (Separate Registration Required) October 14, 2026  11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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October 16, 2026
October 22, 2026
October 28, 2026
  • Half Day Mini-Camp (Separate Registration Required) October 28, 2026  11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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October 29, 2026
  • Half Day Mini-Camp (Separate Registration Required) October 29, 2026  11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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October 30, 2026
  • Full Day Mini-Camp (Separate Registration Required) October 30, 2026  7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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November 3, 2026
November 4, 2026
  • Polaris Half Day Mini-Camp (Separate Registration Required) November 4, 2026  11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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November 6, 2026
  • Chugach Optional Half Day Mini-Camp (Separate Registration Required) November 6, 2026  11:15 AM - 6:00 PM
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Camp Fire Alaska News
September 08, 2026

Removing Barriers, Finding Opportunities: Introducing Camp Fire’s Family Navigator

Our new Family Navigator role is dedicated to helping families connect with financial support and child care opportunities.

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July 30, 2026

Pre-K, Part-Time, and More: Updates to Our 2026-2027 Afterschool Program

Camp Fire is gearing up for another fun school year, and we’re excited to have new options for families enrolled in our Afterschool Program.

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July 20, 2026

The Power of Afterschool Programs

More than just child care, afterschool programs give kids an opportunity to play, learn, and connect with others in a safe, fun environment.

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Our Promise

Young people want to shape the world.

Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.

In Camp Fire, it begins now.

Light the fire within

The Camp Fire Alaska main office operates on the ancestral land of the Dena’ina people. Camp Fire Alaska runs programing on the lands of the Athabascan, Yup’ik, Chup’ik, Sougpiaq, and Inupiaq peoples. We value and thank them for their current and historic commitment to and protection of this land. We pledge to assist, in partnership, in the environmental stewardship of these lands. We strive to learn more about the history of the Native peoples of Alaska and the historic trauma they have suffered. We commit to being an active ally through activities, actions, and organizational decisions and practices. We understand that this is a dynamic process through which our Land Acknowledgement practices, and statement will evolve as we receive feedback from tribal partners and acquire a deeper understanding of and from the Native peoples of Alaska..  (v2)