Camp K
Camp K offers various themed overnight camps for youth in Cooper Landing, Alaska, focusing on outdoor activities and
▌ Editor's read The Camp K website loads successfully and provides information about their overnight summer camp programs for youth in grades 1-12. The camp is operated by Camp Fire Alaska, a non-profit organization. While the specific Camp K program isn't listed in the ACA directory, Camp Fire Alaska states on its website that all staff undergo background checks and receive over 40 hours of training, including CPR/First Aid and activity-specific certifications. The camp offers various sessions, including a specific 'Operation Purple' session for military youth. Google reviews for 'Camp Fire Alaska' show a rating of 4.6 stars from 100 reviews, with many praising the positive impact on children and the caring staff. Social media handles found are @campfireak for Instagram and CampFireAlaska for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp K is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24/7
- Address: 16101 Camp K Rd, Cooper Landing, AK 99572, USA
- Phone: (907) 279-3551
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, Tiered pricing available. Financial aid may be available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp K
- What ages does Camp K accept?
- Camp K is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp K cost?
- Camp K publishes $875/week for the standard session. USD, Tiered pricing available. Financial aid may be available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp K's hours?
- Camp K runs 24/7. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp K?
- Camp K is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp K provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp K includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp K compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Cooper Landing?
- Camp K is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Cooper Landing that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp K with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp K.
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- Camp K · Camp K · Ages 7–17 · $940/week
- Camp K - Session One: Operation Purple · Camp K on Kenai Lake · Ages 6–17