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Send your kids aged 10-13 on an unforgettable Alaskan summer camp filled with hiking and wilderness first aid skills. Tailored to all levels, this camp builds confidence and outdoor know-how.
Send your kids aged 10-13 on an unforgettable Alaskan summer camp filled with hiking and wilderness first aid skills. Tailored to all levels, this camp builds confidence and outdoor know-how.
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Operated by Into the Woods, LLC · Anchorage, Alaska
Discover the ultimate summer adventure for kids aged 10 to 13 with Into the Woods, LLC's AK Youth Hiking and Wilderness First Aid Summer Camp in Alaska. This carefully designed camp offers kids the chance to explore breathtaking Alaskan trails while learning vital wilderness survival and first aid techniques in a supportive, fun environment. Campers are grouped by experience levels—from beginners to advanced hikers—ensuring each child receives the right level of challenge and guidance. Throughout the week, participants gain hands-on skills to assess injuries, respond to emergencies, and navigate safely through wild terrain, building confidence and independence. Beyond skills, the camp fosters friendships and teamwork as kids share mornings on the trail, afternoons practicing outdoor skills, and evenings around the campfire sharing stories. Surrounded by Alaska’s pristine forests, lakes, and wildlife, campers experience nature’s power firsthand, inspiring a lifelong respect for the outdoors. Whether your child is new to hiking or looking to advance their knowledge, this camp delivers an enriching and unforgettable introduction to the Alaskan wilderness.
This camp is designed specifically for children ages 10 to 13.
No prior experience is necessary as cohorts are tailored for both beginners and advanced hikers.
Campers learn injury assessment, treating common outdoor injuries, emergency response, and basic survival techniques.
Transportation details vary; please contact Into the Woods, LLC directly for logistics support.
Staff carry bear spray and teach campers how to avoid and respond to wildlife sightings safely.
Campers should bring water, layered clothing, sturdy shoes, a small backpack, and any personal medications.
Into the Woods, LLC is an Anchorage-based outdoor education provider offering youth-focused adventures across Southcentral Alaska. The company organizes a range of programs for children and teens, including multi-day backpacking in Chugach State Park, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and paddling camps at Kincaid Park, introductory rock climbing sessions, hiking programs paired with wilderness first aid training, and family-friendly winter kick sled outings on the Anchorage Coastal Trail. Programs serve a wide youth age range, from campers ages 5–9 up to teen cohorts aged 10–17. Trip formats vary to match skill levels and interests: short 2.5-hour winter kick sled experiences, multi-day 3-day backpacking trips, and themed summer camps that emphasize hands-on learning. Several experiences explicitly incorporate water safety, wilderness first aid, alpine ecology, and environmental science as core elements of the curriculum. Instruction is delivered by counselors and educators noted in program descriptions as passionate about outdoor skills and environmental learning. Locations used for activities are local and well-known: Chugach State Park for alpine and backpacking terrain, Kincaid Park for paddling and ecology camps, and the Anchorage Coastal Trail and Westchester Lagoon for winter kick sled outings. Into the Woods, LLC frames each program around safe skill progression, teamwork, and stewardship of Alaska’s natural environments. Families looking for youth outdoor programming in Anchorage can expect age-appropriate activities that combine practical skills, nature education, and group-building experiences, with options that suit beginners through more experienced young participants.
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