Camps for Under-Served Communities
Trailside Discovery Camp
Approximate Start Date
Start: 14 May 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Under-Served
Location
Campbell Creek Science Center- 4700 Blm Rd, Anchorage 99507
Staff
Total: 70 (5 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 250 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Trailside Discovery Camp is an award winning camp program in Alaska that provides a broad range of outdoor environmental education experiences for students ages 4 to 16 from all economic, social, and cultural backgrounds. We provide day summer camps at the Campbell Creek Science Center and Russian Jack Chalet in Anchorage and Spring Creek Farm in Palmer. We also offer overnight trips, backpacking, biking, kayaking and canoeing.
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!
Are you looking to hire General Counsellors?
Are you looking to hire counselors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature Skills?
Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts skills?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Acting/Drama
Arts & Crafts
Astronomy
Canoeing
Ceramics & Pottery
Cooking
Ecology
Gardening
General Counsellors
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Kayaking
Lifeguarding
Orienteering
Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Cooking
Overnight Camping
Painting
Photography
Robotics
Rock Climbing
Rocketry
Sailing
Science
Swimming
Wildlife
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Work hours are 7:30-5:30pm Monday through Friday. Evening and weekends staff typically have off!
Staff Qualities
- Outdoor Enthusiasts
- Motivated individuals who love the outdoors
- Experience with children or willingness to learn
- Excited to explore Alaska and its beauty