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Youth Summer Camp & Activity Scholarships
Since 2011, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) has helped over 1,000 young Alaskans attend a summer camp, take part in an activity, or participate in a sport of their choosing through the Youth Summer Camp and Activities Scholarship.
With nearly $300K invested in Alaskan youth and through the generous sponsorship of over 150 vendors, the Youth Summer Camp and Activities Scholarship has helped families across the State of Alaska to participate in enrichment activities with awards of up to $500.00 per youth.
The application period is now open! All applications must be received by July 31, 2021 at 5:00pm Alaska time.
Looking for summer camp ideas? Check out the ADN 2021 Summer Camps Guide for options in Anchorage, Mat-Su, and the Kenai Peninsula!
"My brother and I would like to thank you for the scholarship to attend Camp Kushtaka. We absolutely loved going to camp. It was an incredible experience and our camp counselors couldn't have been more fun to be with. We loved all the activities and they were all fun! We can't thank you enough!"
— Gerica & Eli, Youth Summer Camp and Activities Scholarship recipients
Eligibility
- Applicants must be ages 6–17 and reside in an assisted rental unit owned by AHFC or receive Housing Choice Voucher assistance.
- Funds are available on a first come, first served basis.
Application Process
- You can pick any summer camp, activity, or sport you choose.
- Eligible families can apply for scholarship assistance for up to two youths per household.
- Scholarships are up to $500 with a $25.00 co-pay per youth for the cost of the camp/activity and associated fees.
- The application is available online and linked below. If you need a special accommodation for submitting an online application, please email raanderson@ahfc.us.
Deadline
All applications must be received by July 31, 2021 at 5:00pm Alaska time.
Examples of Camps & Activities
While you can choose any camp, activity, or sport you'd like, here are some examples from past participants.
- Alaska Club Swim Camp
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Camps
- Campfire and Camp-K (originally called Camp Kushtaka)
- YWCA
- Adventure Treks
- Anchorage Museum Activities for Youth
- Sports (cheerleading, football, baseball, rowing, soccer, etc.)
- Summer camps in Anchorage, Mat-Su, and the Kenai Peninsula
What has your child always dreamed of doing? The Youth Summer Camp and Activities Scholarship can make happen. Please let us know if you want help finding a camp or activity!
For More Information
Click here to learn more about the Youth Summer Camp and Activity Scholarship. If you need a special accommodation for submitting an online application or have any other questions, please contact Becky Anderson.
- Email: raanderson@ahfc.us
- Phone: (907) 330-8424; outside Anchorage call toll free at (877) 254-6257
- Fax: (907) 338-1683