Camp Life
Located in Sitka, one of Alaska’s most picturesque communities, the Camp celebrates the natural beauty of both mountains and ocean. 2011 marked the return of the Camp to its original home on the campus of the former Sheldon Jackson College. Dormitory, cafeteria, gym, classrooms, and practice areas are located on site. The campus is a short walk from downtown Sitka. The final student performances will be held in Sitka’s new, state of the art Performing Arts Center.
Students have 5 classes each day, Monday through Saturday.
When students are not in class, they can choose from recreation activities including soccer, frisbee, hiking, open photo lab, trivia chair, acapella, and much more! Each evening the faculty put on ArtShare performances for the Camp community. On Sundays in the middle of the Camp session, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities including hikes and kayaking. Students are also welcome to make arrangements to attend worship services on this day.
Meals at camp are served buffet style in the dining hall. Vegetarian options are available and there is an extensive salad bar. Cooks are happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions, be sure to include any requests on the Health History form during registration.
There are many opportunities at Camp for students to share their artwork with one another. Campers put on a talent show, have open mic nights, and may even perform for tourists. The final three days of Camp are dedicated to final student performances and presentations. This is a great time for parents to visit.
Your nametag serves as your ID for meals at the cafeteria and all campus activities. There is a $5 fee to replace a lost nametag.
There is a registered nurse on call 24 hours a day to provide health services to students. Students who take prescription medications should bring their medicine to Camp in its original packaging inside a ziplock bag labeled with the student’s name, medication name, dosage directions, and the name and phone number of the prescribing physician. Students are required to turn in all medication to the Camp nurse on the first day and are expected to go to the nurse’s office as needed to receive their medication. Medication will be returned to students on the last day of Camp. Sitka Fine Arts Camp operates under the Centers for Disease Control guidelines regarding H1N1.
The University of Alaska Southeast offers college credit for high school students. To be eligible, students must attend all classes and evening performances. Be sure to contact UAS before the Camp session to set up college credit. Contact UAS for details at 907-747-6653.
From the Hames Center parking lot, walk back to Jeff Davis Street and go Right towards the mountains. At Sawmill Creek Road, turn Left. Walk to round-‐about and take Right onto Lake Street. Walk along Lake Street to the stop sign at the top of the hill next to the Sitka High School sign on your right. Proceed straight through the stop sign, up a small hill and veer Right. The Performing Arts Center is the Silver and Red Building across the parking lot. The lobby entrance faces the woods.
