Ukulele Camp
A day camp at UAF for youth to learn and play the ukulele, focusing on basic chords and songs.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer 365 camps page, which lists 'Ukulele Camp' as one of its offerings (https://summer365.alaska.edu/camps). The camp is described as a day program for children, focusing on learning ukulele, music theory, and performance. The camp is clearly operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, indicating a university ownership type. While specific years of operation for this particular camp are not detailed, the 'Summer 365' program itself implies a recurring summer offering. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or staff-to-camper ratios on the provided page. Social media links for 'UAFSummer365' are present, with an Instagram handle @uafsummer365 and a Facebook handle UAFSummer365, which could provide further insights into camp activities and community engagement. Information regarding background checks for staff was not found on the camp's webpage.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- University program
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 8–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK 99775
- Phone: (907) 474-7021
- Email: uaf-summer@alaska.edu
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Ukulele Camp
- What ages does Ukulele Camp accept?
- Ukulele Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Ukulele Camp cost?
- Ukulele Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Ukulele Camp's hours?
- Ukulele Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Ukulele Camp?
- Ukulele Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Ukulele Camp provide lunch?
- Ukulele Camp 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.
- How does Ukulele Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Fairbanks?
- Ukulele Camp is one of 74 community/rec center camps in Fairbanks that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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