About Camp Kellogg
Camp Kellogg is back in June 2023 at Alaska Pacific University’s Kellogg Campus in Palmer! We have four weeks of adventure, science, performance arts, farm, and nature camps planned with various options for all ages. Enroll in one week or for all four. We’re eager to welcome you to our outdoor program of exploration, discovery, and play!
Registration is opening at the end of March. Email solaughlin@alaskapacific.edu to be on the distribution list
Session Themes & Values:
Each week at Camp Kellogg we will be focusing on a new theme that highlights a different value we’re striving to instill in our campers! We have aligned our Camp Kellogg values with those of our parent organization, Alaska Pacific University.
RESPECT – We honor the uniqueness of others and show reverence for the land we live and play on.
RELEVANCE – We observe that there is a connection to be found between every living thing.
RESPONSIBILITY – We build a stronger community by sharing the work that needs to be done and showing care to others.
RECIPROCITY– We strive for a balance of give and take for the benefit of all; we share because we care.
WISDOM – We show up with an openness to continual learning from others and the world around us, every day.
Leader in Training:
Looking to bridge the gap from camper to instructor? We offer Leaders-In-Training (LIT) opportunities to students ages 14-17. They will get the best of both worlds, enjoying the play and excitement of Camp Kellogg while developing their leadership skills as they support camp instructors. The opportunity for LITs to lead games and activities is based on their eagerness in stepping into various roles.
2023 Camp Kellogg Session Info
Session 1: June 5-9
Friends of the Forest exemplifying RESPECT & RELEVANCE
Spruce Campers: Ages 5-6
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $210
Theme: Forest Guests are Best – A week exploring habitats, ecology, mushrooms, fungi, birds, and animals. Garden care and plant observation will round out the dirty fun!
Birch Campers: Ages 6-8
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: The Nature of Art– Using a variety of mediums, campers will be guided to create art utilizing natural and recycled materials for a full sensory art experience, nurturing their connection to nature.
Hemlock Campers: Ages 6-8
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Edible Education- Soil Science Secrets: What’s in the soil and how does it help our plants grow? Campers will explore the scientific and practical components of farming in a week of seed, soil, plants and pollinator exploration.
Cottonwood Campers: Ages 9-13
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Bushcraft & Wilderness Skills: Crafting and wilderness skills for outdoor adventures all while practicing survival safety
Aspen LIT: Ages 14-17
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $150
Session 2: June 12-16
National Park Protectors demonstrating RESPONSIBILITY
Denali Campers: Ages 5-6
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $210
Theme: Micro Water Wildness – Water activity meets the world of the unseen, through investigations under the microscope.
Kenai Campers: Ages 6-8
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Bushcraft & Wilderness Skills – Crafting and wilderness skills for outdoor adventures all while practicing survival safety
Aleutian Campers: Ages 9-13
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Recycled Runway: An endeavor in sustainable fashion, campers will use recycled and repurposed materials to create a wearable art piece! Campers will dabble in natural dyeing, sustainable fabrics, and natural fibers. The culmination of their learning and creativity will be showcased in a runway fashion show!
Chugach Campers: Ages 9-13
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Edible Education-Cooking with Curiosity: A farm-to-table experience; campers will learn the chemistry and techniques of the kitchen as they utilize their fresh harvests from their time digging on Spring Creek Farm to prepare and sample an array of delicious fresh foods.
Katmai LIT: Ages 14-17
Time: M-TH 8:45am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $150
Session 3: June 19-23
The Ebb and Flow of Rivers cultivating RECIPROCITY
Yukon Campers: Ages 5-6
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $210
Theme: Wilderness Wellness – The joy of learning new skills in relating safely with the magnificence of the outdoors and our friends.
Knik Campers: Ages 6-8
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Edible Education-Cooking with Curiosity: A farm-to-table experience; campers will learn the chemistry and techniques of the kitchen as they utilize their fresh harvests from their time digging on Spring Creek Farm to prepare and sample an array of delicious fresh foods.
Susitna Campers: Ages 7-9
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Mysterious Wonders of Nature: Fascinating experiments in physics and chemistry will surely ignite the curiosity in young scientists during this week’s camp of natural sciences!
Copper Campers: Ages 9-13
Time: M-TH 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Adventure Laboratory: Grab your goggles and lab coat for this week of camp! Discover the hows and whys behind some wacky, adventurous, and extreme STEM experiments.
Gulkana LIT: Ages 14-17
Time: M-TH 8:45am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $150
Session 4: June 26-30
The Majesty of Mountains embodying WISDOM
Denali Campers: Ages 5-6
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $210
Theme: Crafty Creations – Develop dexterity in fingers and thinking through a variety of creative crafts including building, sculpting, and whittling.
Kenai Campers: Ages 6-8
Time: M-Th 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Fairy Gardens & Gnome Homes: A week of creativity and fantasy play infused with soil science, gardening, storytelling, and nature crafts.
Knik Campers: Ages 8-13
Time: M-Th 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: The Spring Creek Farm Experience: Pull on your garden gloves and jump into a week side by side with the Spring Creek Farm crew, harvesting and tasting Alaskan grown vegetables on their journey from seed to farm stand.
Wrangell Campers: Ages 9-13
Time: M-Th 9:00am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $285
Theme: Battle of the Big 5: A week of challenges of body, mind, and creativity: orienteering, wayfinding, puzzles, obstacle courses, and so many games!
Katmai LIT: Ages 14-17
Time: M-Th 8:45am-4:00pm / F 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $150
