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Give your child an unforgettable Alaskan summer experience at Kincaid Park with this fun and educational SUP and water safety camp for ages 10-13. Learn paddling, water safety, and outdoor skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Give your child an unforgettable Alaskan summer experience at Kincaid Park with this fun and educational SUP and water safety camp for ages 10-13. Learn paddling, water safety, and outdoor skills in a safe, supportive environment.
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Operated by Into the Woods, LLC · Anchorage, Alaska
Experience the excitement of summer in Alaska with the AK Youth Paddling (SUP) and Water Safety Summer Camp, designed specifically for ages 10-13. Held at Kincaid Park in Anchorage, this private camp offers a perfect balance of adventure, education, and fun. Participants explore stand-up paddleboarding on pristine waterways while learning essential water safety skills, wilderness first aid, and environmental science. Led by experienced instructors from Into the Woods, LLC, campers gain hands-on knowledge about local wildlife and outdoor survival techniques. This camp not only helps kids build confidence on the water but also encourages teamwork and friendship in a supportive outdoor setting. Amid Alaska’s breathtaking natural beauty, campers discover how to respect and protect the environment while enjoying active days filled with paddling, nature games, and discovery. Whether your child is a beginner or has some paddling experience, this summer camp creates an engaging, safe space for personal growth and exploration in one of the most scenic locations in the United States.
No prior experience is necessary; our instructors teach all basic skills.
Certified instructors supervise all activities, and all campers wear PFDs at all times on the water.
We maintain a low camper-to-instructor ratio to ensure personalized attention and safety.
Yes, please inform us of any allergies or conditions during registration so we can accommodate safely.
We recommend sunscreen, water shoes, a hat, a water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Transportation is not included; parents are responsible for drop-off and pick-up.
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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