A Classic Wilderness Sleepaway Experience
Nestled along the shores of Kenai Lake in Cooper Landing, Alaska’s longest-running, all-gender overnight camp is just a two-hour bus ride from Anchorage. Campers stay steps away from the beach and have access to hiking trails, boating activities, large fields for outdoor games, and a dedicated creative arts building. Across 160 acres in the Chugach National Forest, every day brings a new opportunity to unplug, explore the outdoors, encounter wildlife, and experience the epic beauty of wild Alaska.
Camp K campers stay in rustic cabins with bunk beds and spend their days exploring the shores of Kenai Lake and the surrounding wilderness. The overnight camp experience encourages campers to unplug and connect with natural world. Browse the information below for session schedules, costs, packing lists, transportation details, and other important information to prepare for camp.
All sessions are for youth ages 6–17 unless otherwise specified. All sessions listed below follow Camp K's Tiered Pricing, which you can learn more about in the "Cost of Camp" tab.
Campers will learn all about outdoor living skills. With activities like outdoor cooking, Leave No Trace, plant and animal print identification, team building, and many more, campers will be ready for anything Mother Nature throws their way!
For youth ages 13–17 only. Does your teenager want to learn the basics of the backcountry? If so, this week is for them! Teens will learn how to pack a backpack, set up a tent and camp site, cook over a fire, and much more!
ADA Camp also takes place during Session 2. See below in the "Partner Camps" section for more information.
Stay tuned for more information about Session 3!
Arts week will encompass all of the arts with an outdoor spin. From creating paintings and sculptures with nature we find at camp, to practicing theater skills with an end of session cabin skit, our campers will have an incredible week expressing themselves artfully in nature.
Puffers Camp also takes place during Session 4. See below in the "Partner Camps" section for more information.
It’s called Gaga Ball, ever heard of it? Campers will spend a gaga ball packed week with friendly competition and try to prevail over the other 3 teams to hold the Gaga Galore Glory!
Halibut Cove Expedition for teens ages 13-17 also take place this week. Find more information here.
Wake up to face a new unique experience from the enchanting world of knights and princesses all the way to an out of this world space odyssey, your camper will face different adventures day to day. Whether it be treasure hunting as pirates or building a rocket ship to space, this week has something for everyone delving into different themes every day.
Campers are divided into red or blue team to compete in countless challenges. Their mission? To definitively win the ANNUAL CAMP K COLOR DAYS CHAMPIONSHIP!
Camp Fire Alaska’s teen programs empower young people to strengthen their leadership, learn life skills, and build confidence through hands-on experiences. Full descriptions can be found on Camp Fire's Teen Programs page.
Camp Fire Alaska believes that summer camp is for all youth! We offer four tiers of subsidized rates for Camp K's 5-day sessions.
The reduced rates are made possible through the contributions we receive from individual and corporate donors who value the impact Camp K has on young Alaskans and their families. This rate makes the camp experience available to more families.
No application is required, and we ask families to choose the tier that best fits your family’s ability to pay. All tiers receive the same high-quality camp experience.
This is the full and true cost of operating Camp K annually, including all direct costs plus maintenance, insurance, utilities, equipment, etc. to keep the facility operational for the entire year and available for mission use.
Minimal subsidy rate. This rate more closely accounts for the true cost of camp, which includes staffing, facility, maintenance, insurance, utilities, etc.
More deeply subsidized rates for families who can afford to pay a little more than Tier III to help offset Camp K’s operating costs. This price does not reflect the true cost of operating summer camp programs.
This is the most subsidized rate available in order to help increase access to camp for all youth. This price does not reflect the true cost of operating summer camp programs.
For information about payment and cancellations, please visit our payment information page or the Camp K handbook. Scholarships and financial assistance are available.
Every week, Camp K runs a bus between our Anchorage office location in Mountain View and Cooper Landing. Families can drop their campers off on Monday and pick-them up on Friday at our office. Alternatively, families can drive their campers directly to Camp K, which is particularly helpful if you’re coming from the southern Kenai Peninsula.
Please review the Camp K Handbook for a more detailed bus scheduled and additional information about dropping off and picking up your camper.
In 1966, after many volunteer hours spent securing land permits, constructing buildings, and clearing land, Camp K welcomed its first campers. In 2002, a major redevelopment project began to replace the cabins, install running water, build a new dining hall and kitchen, and open large activity field. In 2026, Camp K was finally connected to the electrical grid, reducing the need for diesel generators.
Located at the edge of Kenai Lake in Cooper Landing, the property enjoys a half mile of beach, easy access to a variety of hiking trails, sweeping views of the Kenai Mountains, and equipment and facilities for endless camp adventures—like kayaking, gaga ball, archery, arts & crafts, outdoor skill building, and more.
Camp Fire Alaska is committed to creating an inclusive camp experience where every child can participate and thrive. Families are encouraged to share any dietary restrictions, medical needs, accessibility requirements, or cultural considerations during registration. Our team works closely with families to understand individual needs and determine appropriate accommodations whenever possible.
Camp Fire is proud to host a number of community partners each year at Camp K. Registration information provided by some of those partners are below. Can't find the information you're looking for? Please give us a call at (907) 257-8804 and we can direct you where to register.
Dates: June 7-11, 2027 | Ages: 8-16 years old
The American Diabetes Association® has been providing children with diabetes a summer camp experience for over 20 years in Alaska.
This camp aims to help campers develop the critical skills needed to thrive while managing diabetes. This camp gives children the opportunity to meet other children just like them while fostering independence and gaining an awareness of a healthy lifestyle through education, nutrition, exercise, and emotional wellbeing.
Learn more and register here.
Dates: July 9- 11, 2027 | Ages: 6-17
Facilitated by the Alaska Rheumatology Alliance, Polar Tuff is a fun-filled camp for youth arthritis camp. Activities include all your favorite camp activities, plus arthritis learning. This camp is open for children with all rheumatic diseases who live in Alaska.
Registration for 2027 is not yet open, but you can learn more by emailing Anna Campione, Executive Director at the Alaska Rheumatology Alliance, at acampione@alaskarheumatology.org
Dates: June 21-25, 2027 | Ages: 8-14
This one week summer camp program is held in conjunction with Asthma Allergy Foundation of America. Children ages 8 -14 with asthma and food allergies spend the week enjoying camp activities while learning about their asthma & allergies in daily lessons with our medical staff. Educational topics include pathophysiology, management, usage of asthma & allergy tools, medications awareness and self awareness. Campers participate in a total of 1 ½ hours of education per camp day. Peninsula Puffers has medical staff on site 24 hours a day for the duration of camp.
Learn more about Peninsula Puffers here.
Not all activities are available at all sessions, depending on weather, staffing, and other factors.
Camp K's waterfront activities include canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. The beach is also a great place for skipping rocks or just relaxing with friends while enjoying the spectacular views. Activities are led and supervised by Certified Lifeguards and Waterfront Specialists.
Target sports are not only a lot of fun, but they also help develop hand-eye coordination, concentration, and focus. Camp K offers archery, air riflery, blow darts, atlatl, and even wrist rockets! What's atlatl? It’s a spear-like projectile that uses a tool to fly further than the arm alone could throw. Trust us, you're going to want to try it out!
Camp K’s large activity field is perfect for games and sporting activities. Campers love playing gaga ball and nine square, as well as all-camp games like Capture the Mattress, Dragon's Nest, or Pony Express.
Painting, beading, wood burning, fiber arts, leather bracelets, woven friendship bracelets, tie-dye…and so much more. Campers create with nature as their muse in our crafts pavilion named “Lenny.”
From climbing mountains to exploring trails close to camp, opportunities abound for getting outside and exploring. Popular hikes to Russian River Falls allow camper to watch salmon or they meander down to Rainbow Lake.
A ball, an octagon, and endless fun! Camp K has two gaga balls pits for maximum gaga. Don't know how to play? It's easy to join in and we'll help you learn the rules.
The lake is COLD…the sauna is HOT! Need we say more?
Learn how to build a fire, make a shelter, and practice Leave No Trace principles. Whether they're experienced outdoors or new to camping, campers gain hands-on skills that help them explore and enjoy nature responsibly.
A Camp K tradition, campfires bring the entire camp together through skits, songs, and shared experiences. These special events celebrate community, strengthen friendships, and remind campers that they belong exactly as they are.
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