Summer Camps — Iḷisaġvik College

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.

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 the North Slope.

NOTE: If you are traveling to Utqiaġvik for an overnight camp, travel will be arranged for the weekend before and the weekend after the camp dates.

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.

2024 Summer Camps

Community Environmental Monitoring Camp
June 3 – June 7

This camp will offer a hands-on introduction to understanding the environment. Taught in Utqiaġvik, it will include lectures, listening sessions with community elders, visits to ecological monitoring sites, and direct experience with environmental monitoring devices and data.

Allied Health Career Exploration Camp (High School)
June 3 – June 14

This camp is the perfect opportunity for high school students who think they might be interested in healthcare and related fields. Students will meet healthcare professionals, tour facilities, participate in activities and work on a group project about digestive health awareness. They will learn what it takes to join more than 50 healthcare professions, including dental hygienists, diagnostic medical sonographers, occupational and physical therapists, radiographers, and surgical technologists.

STEM Camp
July 29 – August 2

Penn State University will lead this STEAM camp, which will include fun activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The highlight is a final team project and competition. Watch a video.

IÑU 210 – Iñupiaq Land Use, Values, and Resources – OPEN TO ADULTS
August 5 – August 9

This course covers the Iñupiaq worldview on geography and ecosystem, including culturally appropriate behaviors in treating natural resources. This course meets the Alaska Department of Education’s initial teacher certification requirements. For more information visit: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification/

Driver’s Education Session 1
June 17 – June 21

Unlock the freedom of the open road and learn essential skills for a lifetime of safe and confident driving. Students will get hands-on behind-the-wheel experience and will take the written driver’s test at the end of the week to get their driver’s license. Students must already have their driver’s permit to take this course.

Driver’s Education Session 2
June 24 – June 28

Driver’s Education Session 3
July 8 – July 12

Construction Camp (High School)
July 22 – July 26

This camp will offer hands-on experience and training in construction skills. Sivuniksran Nappaġuŋ – Build your Future!

Qayak Camp (High School)
July 29 – August 2 (Afternoons – time TBD)

Connect with the environment and learn to Qayak while reviving Iñupiaq vocabulary and techniques related to the sport.

Allied Health Career Exploration Camp (Middle School)
June 17 – June 21

This camp is the perfect opportunity for middle school students who think they might be interested in healthcare and related fields. Students will meet healthcare professionals, tour facilities, participate in activities and work on a group project about digestive health awareness. They will learn what it takes to join more than 50 healthcare professions, including dental hygienists, diagnostic medical sonographers, occupational and physical therapists, radiographers, and surgical technologists.

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

The AEF Regional Culture Camp is an opportunity for youth, ages 12-14, to camp on the nuna outside of Utqiaġvik. During the camp, youth are immersed in Iñupiaq culture and traditions, including hunting, fishing, processing animals, picking traditional plants, historical sites, storytelling, and arctic survival. Activities will depend on weather conditions and the availability of resources.

Young Engineers
July 8 – July 12

Young Engineers camp will allow students to explore aspects of electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering. Students will work together to solve problems and create rockets, structures, and battery-powered cars.