Trailside Discovery Camp director Vicki Long-Leather always has a lengthy list of supplies to order for her summer programs in Anchorage and Palmer. But, this year, there’s even more to buy, including more hand sanitizer, thermometers, disinfectant wipes, face masks and art supplies. “Every camper is going to have to have their own individual Ziploc full of glue sticks and …
Summer camp evacuates kids during Anchorage wildfire, adapts to 2019 fire season
Leaders of an Alaska summer camp say this year’s wildfires have forced them to change plans more than once this season. A large brush fire in East Anchorage forced the Trailside Discovery Camp to evacuate their staff and campers Tuesday evening. The camp, which is run by The Alaska Center Education Fund, and the Campbell Creek Science Center were notified of the …