Camps & Workshops
ANCHORAGE MUSEUM CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
Designed to foster imagination and experimentation in art, science and technology, children ages 7 to 12 learn, play and create through exploring museum objects and resources under the guidance of trained educators.
For questions, email camps@anchoragemuseum.org
Summer Break 2024
Museum Camp (Ages 7-9)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, July 29 - Friday, Aug. 2, Discovery Center, Art Lab
Join the Anchorage Museum this summer for Museum Camp and immerse yourselves in a diverse array of topics explored at the Anchorage Museum, including art, history, culture and science. Each day is dedicated to exploring one of these subjects. As the week progresses, campers will synthesize their newfound knowledge and skills, culminating in a showcase on Friday, where parents and caregivers are invited to view campers’ work. Drop off as early as 9:30 a.m; pick up as late as 3:30 p.m.
$300; museum members receive a 10% discount.
Laser Camp (Ages 10-12)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 – Friday, Aug. 9, Discovery Center, Art Lab
Join the Anchorage Museum this summer for Laser Camp and learn about the fundamentals of laser light through hands-on activities. These laser experiments inspire cooperative team-building opportunities, focusing on the science of lasers and light, what makes it unique, and how lasers are used every day. Campers will have the opportunity to design their own laser show and present their work to parents and caregivers during a showcase on the last day of camp. Drop off as early as 9:30 a.m; pick up as late as 3:30 p.m.
$300; museum members receive a 10% discount.
***Laser shows contain intense flashing and flickering lights and loud sound. They may not be suitable for people with disorders triggered by flashing lights***
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Summer 2024
Winter Break Camp: Snow and Ice (Ages 10-12)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, December 26 - Friday, December 27 — In-Person
Alaska averages 80" of snow each year and consistently ranks as one of the top three snowiest states in the nation! During this 2-day camp,...
Winter Break Camp: Moon and Mars (Ages 7-9)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, December 26 - Friday, December 27 — In-Person
Inspired by NASA's ongoing lunar missions and the Artemis program, this 2-day camp orbits around the theme of space exploration. Campers ages 7-9 will learn...
Winter Break Camp: Moon and Mars (Ages 10-12)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, January 2 - Friday, January 3 — In-Person
Inspired by NASA's ongoing lunar missions and the Artemis program, this 2-day camp orbits around the theme of space exploration. Campers ages 10-12 will learn...
Winter Break Camp: Snow and Ice (Ages 7-9)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, January 2 - Friday, January 3 — In-Person
Alaska averages 80" of snow each year and consistently ranks as one of the top three snowiest states in the nation! During this 2-day camp,...