Wilderness Weekend for Teens
Registration for summer 2025 will open in spring 2025.
Curious about camping? Want to learn a little about natural science or outdoor adventure? This weekend is the perfect way to spend some time in nature with a fun group of people. Head over to the Peterson Bay Field Station in a water taxi and spend at least one night in our heated yurts. Depending on group interest, the trip may also include a night camping in Kachemak Bay State Park, a morning kayaking in Peterson Bay, and/or a day hike in the State Park.
Ages: 14-18
Coastal Studies offers full and half scholarships for youth to participate in our camps. Apply now!
Price
To increase accessibility to our programs, Coastal Studies offers a sliding-scale payment option for our overnight camps. Please choose the option to pay the full cost of the program if you are able, and select the low-cost option if that is the right financial fit for your family. For questions about the tier system, contact our Program Director.
Full cost: $300
Low-cost: $200
Price includes all boat transportation around Kachemak Bay, food, and lodging. We have all sorts of outdoor gear for you to borrow!
Some travel funding for youth from Kachemak Bay/Lower Cook Inlet, Prince William Sound, the Kodiak Archipelago, and Alaska Peninsula is available. Please contact Katie Gavenus or 907-235-1974 for more information.
Duration
June 29th-July 2nd, 2024
This is a 4-day/3-night program.
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Wilderness Weekend for Teens takes place at our Peterson Bay Field Station across Kachemak Bay.
Approximately 2 weeks from the camp's start date, you'll receive an introductory email from the program leader detailing packing lists and schedules. At minimum, your teen will need to bring a sleeping bag, rain gear, good walking shoes, a water bottle, and a day pack.
If you chose to just pay the deposit when you booked, you can stop by the office, contact our bookkeeper, or mail a check to pay the balance due. This must be done before the first day of camp. If not paid by then, the credit card on file will be charged the remaining balance.
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Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to your registered session's start will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.
Cancellations made 15-29 days prior to the start date will receive a 50% refund minus a $50 processing fee.
Cancellations made 14 days or fewer prior to the start date do not receive a refund.
If you cancel your reservation, that spot will be offered to someone on our waitlist. We do not accept recommendations as to who should fill your cancellation.
