Iḷisaġvik College

Summer Camps

Summer camps are the opportunity of a lifetime for students to experience college campus life, make new friends, explore interesting career fields, and to be immersed in the Iñupiaq culture! Summer camps are free for attendees and, in most cases, travel is paid for students who are outside Utqiaġvik.

APPLY for 2025 High School and Middle School Summer Camps Here
APPLY for 2025 Elementary School Summer Camps Here

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Overnight camps give students the opportunity to stay in the Iḷisaġvik College residence halls for the duration of the camp. High School overnight camps are open to campers from all over Alaska; Middle School overnight camps are limited to campers from Utqiaġvik.

DAY CAMPS

Day camps are open only to Utqiaġvik residents. Camp will be held in the morning and afternoon, with campers returning home after class.

2025 Summer Camps

Allied Health Career Exploration Camp (High School)
May 25 – June 7

Come learn what it’s like to be a healthcare professional working to provide care to patients from the ER through rehabilitation, and everything in between – even surgery simulations!

Childcare Safety Summer Camp
Session 1: June 1 – 4
Session 2: June 4 – 7

For those who provide childcare services, learn everything you need to know! Those responsible for children need information on child development and safety skills to ensure activities are age-appropriate and safe. Students will benefit from basic emergency training, learn how to respond to accidents and care for children, along with completing CPR and First Aid training for certification. The program also teaches business skills like job screening and wage negotiation, while fostering interest in education as a potential career.

Entrepreneurship Summer Camp
June 8-14

Students will learn how to develop and launch a startup by meeting entrepreneurs on the North Slope, touring local startups, and studying marketing, finance, and strategy.

Arctic Microbes Summer Camp
June 8-21

This camp is focused on arctic soil research to explore changes in microbes due to climate change, and the potential health impacts of those changes. This camp emphasizes student and community involvement, mentoring participants in research techniques and scientific methodology. Iñupiaq cultural values will be integrated with Western scientific methods to engage students in place-based education and inspire interest in sustainable STEM careers.

Driver’s Education
Session 1: June 15-21
Session 2: June 22-28

Our Driver’s Education summer camp is the fast lane to earning your Alaska Driver’s License. With our expert instructors, hands-on practice, and engaging classroom sessions, you’ll build the confidence and skills to navigate Alaska’s unique roads. Whether you’re a beginner or need a refresher, this camp has you covered. Must have a current valid permit.

Summit for Success for IC Scholars and New College Students
August 7-10

Join the Summit for Success summer camp, where students unlock their full potential through engaging activities, skill-building workshops, and personalized guidance designed to inspire growth and achievement. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your summer both fun and transformative!

ARCTIC STEM Summer Camp
July 6-19

This two-week camp is the perfect opportunity for early high school students who think they might be interested in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and related STEM fields. Students will engage in immersive hands-on learning activities, tour facilities, and meet scientists, researchers, and other professionals. The first week will take place in Utqiaġvik; students will travel to Fairbanks and Golden, Colorado during the second week.

This program is funded by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)’s Tribal Education Partnership Program (TEPP) that connects American Indian and Alaska Native Communities with the NNSA’s Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE), providing opportunities for students to strengthen skills and talents, broadening possibilities for future career paths.

Allied Health Career Exploration Camp (Middle School)
July 13-19

Come explore Allied Health careers, with hands-on activities that introduce the care process fro the ER through rehabilitation, and everything in between – even surgery simulations!

AEF Regional Culture Camp – North Slope
July 10 – July 18

Join us for a week of fun at the AEF Regional Culture Camp! We will have a variety of cultural activities from arts and crafts to subsistence hunting and gathering. Youth ages 12-14 years old are welcome to apply! 

STEM Exploration Camp
June 2 – 6

K – 2nd Grade: 10:30am – 12:00pm
3rd – 5th Grade: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Get ready to send rockets soaring into the sky, create explosive reactions, and embrace the joy of getting a little messy along the way! Each day at Tuzzy Library, we’ll embark on thrilling scientific adventures that will spark your imagination and teach you about the wonders of the world around us.

Our camp is designed to engage K-5th-grade students with a variety of experiments and activities that explore fascinating topics such as chemistry, engineering, environmental science & physics.

Driver’s Education
Session 1: June 15-21
Session 2: June 22-28

Our Driver’s Education summer camp is the fast lane to earning your Alaska Driver’s License. With our expert instructors, hands-on practice, and engaging classroom sessions, you’ll build the confidence and skills to navigate Alaska’s unique roads. Whether you’re a beginner or need a refresher, this camp has you covered. Must have a current valid permit.