Pathfinders- Anchorage
Day Programs • 8 Dates Available • Ages 7 to 11
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Pathfinders celebrates life in the Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm (KMTA) National Heritage Area through trails-based explorations. Local youth engage in hiking, outdoor skill building, art, storytelling and stewardship activities while learning about the vibrant people and important landscapes that shape our shared stories.
New for 2026! This summer, we are expanding our Pathfinders lineup to include our first Anchorage-based programs. We are excited to be partnering with Chugach National Forest, Anchorage Public Lands Information Center, Alaska Trails, and Trout Unlimited to connect kids to some of the incredible stewards, stories, and projects of the KMTA region.
These programs are open to Anchorage, Turnagain Arm and Whittier area youth ages 7-11. Families have the option to register their child(ren) for one or both days of each camp session.
Pathfinders program days are rated Easy, Moderate or Hard. All programs are trails based. Please read the "FAQs" section before registering your child for Pathfinders programs. Additionally, each Camp has 1-2 “Meeting Points” where KMTA offers pick up & drop off to participating kids via KMTA's Van.
2026 Program Schedule
- June 16 - 17: Beaches & Glaciers
- June 23 - 24: Living Landscapes
- July 21 - 22: Trail Magic
- July 28 - 29: It's Salmon Time!
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