Community Engagement Summer Camp
Hope Lesko Discovery Center
June 3 - August 9, 2024
Monday through Friday | 10:00am - 4:00pm
650 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage
Camp Summary
Camp Activity Fees
- $100 per week when receiving approved Medicaid services*
- $200 per week when not receiving Medicaid services*
*Camp fee includes activity costs, camp supplies, and community field trips. Each five-day ceramics class is an extra fee of $250.00. Each five-day dance class is an extra fee of $50.00.
Financial Aid
We offer needs-based financial aid for families who demonstrate financial need. To apply for financial aid or a scholarship, please complete the designated application form and submit it to our Lesko Discovery Center at 650 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99518 or email it to [email protected]. Financial aid applications must be submitted by May 20 and will be reviewed by Hope's Executive Team. Financial assistance is made possible by a 'Camps Initiative' grant from The Alaska Community Foundation in partnership with Rasmuson Foundation.
Click here to apply for financial aid
Behavioral Expectations for Group Service Recipients
If you are interested in applying for Hope's Community Engagement Summer Camp, please review the following document for insights on our Group Day Habilitation policies. At our camp, we prioritize creating an inclusive and enriching environment where youth can thrive through engaging group activities. By understanding the behavioral expectations and the criteria for participation and benefit, you'll discover how our program can support your child and prioritize growth and development. It's important that we understand your child's support needs in advance of Camp, so we can determine whether or not we will be able to accommodate each individual's needs.
Read Behavioral Expectations Policy
Sign up today! We hope to see you there!
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Looking for a meaningful summer job?
We are now hiring for caring, enthusiastic candidates to help provide a full summer camp experience for youth who experience developmental disabilities. Build your resume in a value-based non-profit organization. The staff hours for this position are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. The pay range is $16.97 - $19.53. Click below and search for the 'Community Engagement Specialist' position.
Summer Camp Themed Weeks 2024
July 15 - July 19
($329.00 additional fee)
Ceramics: We are partnering with Turnagain Ceramics to learn the basics of ceramics! Participants will make projects to take home.
Dance: We are partnering with Momentum Dance Collective to learn dances like hip hop, line dancing, modern dance, and maybe even some cha cha.
We hope to see you there!
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Questions? Contact Hope's Community Engagement Center at 907-433-1700 or [email protected].
Directions to Hope's Summer Camp