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Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp

Eaglecrest Ski Area · $295/week

Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp offers day camps for children aged 7-12, focusing on outdoor activities like hiking, disc golf, and nature exploration in Ju...

▌ Editor's read The Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp website loads successfully and provides information about their day camp programs for children aged 7-12. The camp is operated by Eaglecrest Ski Area, which is owned by the City and Borough of Juneau, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The camp offers activities such as hiking, disc golf, and nature exploration. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Eaglecrest Ski Area' show a rating of 4.7 stars from 1,000+ reviews, which, while not specific to the summer camp, reflects positively on the overall facility. Social media handles found are @skieaglecrest on Instagram and 'skieaglecrest' on Facebook. The camp is a day program, with no overnight options mentioned.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Hours: 8:20 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 3000 Fish Creek Rd, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp

What ages does Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp accept?
Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp is open to children ages 11–13. 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 Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp cost?
Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp publishes $295/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp's hours?
Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp runs 8:20 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp?
Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp provide lunch?
Eaglecrest Summer Adventure Camp - Ptarmigan Adventure Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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