What ages does Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 accept?

Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 is open to children ages 9–14. 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 Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 cost?

Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 publishes $375/week for the standard session. USD. $267.50/week for NVA Tribal Members, $374.50/week for non-members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2's hours?

Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2?

Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 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 Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 provide lunch?

Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 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.

▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 9–14

Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2

Afognak Island · $375/week

Dig Afognak Youth Camp offers a unique cultural immersion experience for Alutiiq youth, focusing on traditional language, arts, and subsistence practices on ...

▌ Editor's read The Dig Afognak Youth Camp is an overnight cultural immersion program for Alutiiq youth, located on Afognak Island, Alaska. The camp's website, afognak.org/dig-afognak/, loads successfully and details the program's focus on Alutiiq language, traditional arts (e.g., basket weaving, drum making), and subsistence activities (e.g., fishing, plant gathering). The camp is operated by the Afognak Native Corporation, indicating a nonprofit, community-focused ownership structure. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. The camp's Facebook page (AfognakNativeCorporation) and Instagram (@afognaknative) show active engagement with cultural events and community updates. Google reviews for 'Afognak Native Corporation' average 4.5 stars from 20 reviews, with comments often praising their community involvement and cultural preservation efforts. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 9–14

Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. language/cultural 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

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Details

Category: Language/Cultural
Ages: 9–14
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: Afognak Island, near Kodiak, AK, USA
Cost notes: USD. $267.50/week for NVA Tribal Members, $374.50/week for non-members.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2

What ages does Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 accept?: Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 is open to children ages 9–14. 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 Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 cost?: Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 publishes $375/week for the standard session. USD. $267.50/week for NVA Tribal Members, $374.50/week for non-members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2's hours?: Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2?: Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 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 Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 provide lunch?: Dig Afognak Youth Camp 2 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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