Camps & Expeditions for Teens
Teen Peatland Expedition
Ages: 12-15
2026 dates TBD
Want to explore unusual regions along Kachemak Bay while camping? Join a fun expedition-style backpacking trip with other teens while working on a peatland science project. Travel between wetlands and the beach to see the natural history and geology of Kachemak Bay.
Teen EcoAdventure Camp
Ages: 13-15
2026 dates TBD
This ten-day outdoor adventure camp explores the relationship between our environment and our food. Hike, boat, and swim through the diverse habitats of our forests, beaches, and marine ecosystems, and investigate the ways our food systems can support both humans and our environment.
Marine Science Exepedition
Ages: 16-18
2026 dates TBD
Explore the marine ecosystems that sustain us, learn about the unique coastal cultures of Kachemak Bay, and build your leadership and teamwork skills while paddling through Kachemak Bay on this water-based expedition!
This expedition is open to teens from Prince William Sound, Resurrection Bay, Kachemak Bay, Lower Cook Inlet, the Kodiak Archipelago, and the Alaska Peninsula.
Scholarships & Financial Support
Various forms of financial support are available through tiered pricing, scholarships, and travel funding. If you are in need of gear, we have a full range of equipment we can lend for the duration of your camp.
Different financial support options are available for each camp. Travel funding for Kachemak Bay/Lower Cook Inlet-area youth is also available.
Youth Internships
We offer a volunteer internship program for high school students who wish to gain more experience working in the fields of environmental education and environmental science. Applicants must have completed one year of high school to qualify.
Behavioral Policy
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (CACS) is an environmental education non-profit. Our staff are dedicated and trained to help all participants have successful and educational experiences. Please review our Behavioral Policy to learn more about how we support our students and create a positive learning environment.
Giving Matters
Your Gift Can Change a Student’s Life.
At the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, we see firsthand the impact our hands-on environmental education programs have on our participants’ educations and futures. And, because we are an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization, we are completely dependent on philanthropic gifts from alumni, parents, staff, friends, foundations, and corporations to supplement enrollment revenues and make exploring with us a possibility for a broader range of students.
