Youth Summer Camp & Activity Scholarship

About The Scholarship

The Youth Summer Camp and Activity Scholarship makes it possible for young Alaskans to attend a summer camp, take part in an activity, or participate in a sport of their choosing. In 2024 AHFC celebrates 13 years of offering this scholarship, with awards of up to $500.00 per youth.

From swim lessons, to computer camps, to outdoor adventure trips, there are opportunities for all interests and abilities. 

Looking for summer camp or activity ideas? Check out these options!

• ADN 2024 Summer Camps Guide for options in Anchorage, Mat-Su and the Kenai Peninsula.
• 2024 Anchorage Summer Camps for art, sport, academic and specialty camp options in Anchorage.
• Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning at UAF and this list of a variety of camps and activities for options in Fairbanks
• Zach Gordon Youth Services and Juneau Kids Summer Camp Guide for options in Juneau

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“I am very grateful for Alaska Housing giving kids, and my kids, the opportunity to be able to find something to do in the summer – that helped a lot. They came home every day and expressed their gratitude and told me about all the fun things they got to do.”

— Parent of Youth Summer Camp and Activity Scholarship recipients

Read about the experience of two young aviation campers or how kids can spend their summer immersed in theater and music.

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How To Apply

Eligibility

• Scholarship recipients must be ages 6–17 and reside in an assisted rental unit owned by AHFC or receive assistance through an AHFC housing voucher.
• Funds are available on a first come, first served basis and limited to 3 children per household.

Application Process

• You can pick any summer camp, activity, or sport you choose. 
• Eligible families can apply for scholarship assistance for up to three youths per household. One Family = One Application.
• Scholarships are up to $500 with a $25 co-pay per youth for the cost of the camp/activity and associated fees.
• If you need a special accommodation for submitting an online application, please email awallum@ahfc.us.

Deadline

The application period is now closed. We encourage you to apply in 2025! 

Note: Funds were available on a first come, first served basis and the application closed before the posted deadline due to all funding being applied to existing applications.

What You Can Do

While you can choose any camp, activity, or sport you'd like, here are some examples from past participants. 

• Alaska Aviation Museum Summer Camp
• The Music Machine Theater and Music Camp
• Alaska Club Swim Camp
• 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

Since 2011, the program has funded more than $428,000 in scholarships for nearly 1,400 youth, serving 975 families throughout the state. 

For More Information

Please contact Aimee Wallum if you want assistance finding a camp or activity, need a special accommodation for submitting an online application, or have any other questions.

Email: awallum@ahfc.us
Phone: (907) 330-6108 in Anchorage or (877) 254-6257 toll free in the rest of Alaska