Summer Camps at the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks

We are offering a variety of camps this summer for students entering 1st through 8th grades. June's science camps led by Mr. DiTommaso are for students entering 5th through 8th grades. Mrs. Lorna Illingworth's spy, emergency preparedness, and police academy camps are for 1st through 8th graders. Mrs. Bickford's art camps toward the end of July are for students entering 1st through 6th grades. 

June Science Camps for Students Entering 5th through 8th Grades

Space is limited to 10 campers per session. Students enter through rear school doors on Betty St.
Can my child stay from 9 to 4 p.m.? Yes! You can sign up your child for the morning and afternoon camps in a session. The lunch hour will be a free, yet supervised hour. Light snacks will be provided, but campers must bring their own lunch.
Questions? Contact us at (907) 313-3291.
Register online now (see links below)!
Intro to Programming and Robotics
Learn to program Lego Mindstorm and Sphero Robots using the Swift coding language. Design, build, and program robots to chariot race, traverse mazes, draw, play soccer, and more. No programming experience necessary. Cost: $150
The Science Chef
Learn to cook while learning about the science of cooking. Hands-on science labs include strawberry shortcake, whipped cream, butter, meringue, ice cream, and more. Cost: $150 + $20 materials fee.
3D Design and Printing
​Learn about 3D design with hands-on labs and 3D printing. By the end of the week, students will be printing their own 3D designs. Cost: $150 + $20 materials fee.
Strategy Games (Escape Room Camp)
Practice logic puzzles and learn how to design and build an escape room (a game where teams must figure out to to escape a room by searching for clues, cracking codes, and solving puzzles.) Cost: $150.

July and August Camps for Students Entering 1st through 8th Grades

​Junior Police Academy
Here’s an opportunity to learn all about law enforcement including arrest procedures, crime scene investigation, interview techniques, critical thinking skills, and more. Cost: $150 + $15 for T-shirt and ID badge.
Instructor: Mrs. Lorna Illingworth
• July 8 - 12 (7th & 8th graders), 9 a.m. to noon
• July 29 - August 2 (4th, 5th, & 6th graders), 1 to 4 p.m.
• July 29-August 2 (1st, 2nd, & 3rd graders), 9 a.m. to noon
Spy Camp
Campers will learn how to crack secret codes, create and identify disguises, use disappearing ink for secret messages, and solve mysteries around the school. Cost: $150. Instructor: Mrs. Lorna Illingworth
• July 15-19 (4th, 5th, & 6th graders), 9 a.m. to noon
​Emergency Preparedness & Wilderness Survival
Campers will explore wilderness first aid, survival techniques including emergency shelters and kits, disaster preparedness, and evacuation plans. They will even be introduced to search and rescue dogs.Cost: $150. Instructor: Mrs. Lorna Illingworth
• July 8 - 12 (7th & 8th graders), 1 to 4 p.m.
• July 15-19 (4th, 5th, & 6th graders), 1 to 4 p.m.
Artful Antics - 3D and Outdoor
Release your child’s imagination this summer at Artful Antics, a week-long camp designed to provide your child with the opportunity explore art through active, hands-on projects. We may get a little messy! Two sessions are offered for students in 1st through 3rd and 4th through 6th. The first session focuses on 3D art and the second on outdoor art. Mrs. Paige Bickford, CSF 5th grade teacher, has worked at summer camps for many years and has a passion for art and design. Cost: $160
Artful Antics - 3D Focus Artful Antics - Outdoor Focus