For the Kids

At the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, we love to work with kids! Whether pre-schooler or teenager, young people have numerous opportunities to take part in Refuge activities and programs.

Our educational and fun summer programs continue to be popular experiences.

For some online activities you can print and do, check out our Kid’s Corner. (pdf - 729kb)

Summer Programs
The Refuge offers summer programs for all ages and interest levels. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to attend some very special camps and programs this summer.
Camp offerings:

• Nature Buddies - day camps for young children < 8 yrs.
• Water Orientation Day - day camps for youngsters 8 and up focusing on wetland ecology, animal observation, water safety and introductory canoe skills.
• High School level course – students can receive up to 1 full HS credit for this class – subjects rotate yearly between Ornithology, Fire Science and Environmental Literature.
• Habitat Camp – a 3 or 4 day canoe trip onto the Refuge (ages 10 and up)
• Art Camp –a 3day “observation through art” camp at Deadman Lake (ages 10 and up)
• Carnivals – scattered throughout the summer

Pre-registration camps have limited space available and require planning ahead.

See Current Calendar for this year’s offerings.

There is no charge for any of these activities.

Last updated: September 17, 2008