Youth Programming

Goldbelt Heritage Foundation sponsors culture camps that provide fun, educational, and culturally rich learning opportunities to students of all ages.

GHF offers summer youth camps for middle and high-school aged students.

Watch for our upcoming Youth Wellness Advisory Board application, scheduled to launch on May 30, 2025, and close on June 13, 2025.

These day camps are usually held in June or July and include a variety of hands-on cultural activities that include immersion in Tlingit language learning. Camp activities can include:

For questions or additional information,
please email GHF@goldbelt.com

Camps are offered by GHF, often in partnership with other organizations. Past partners have included Goldbelt, Inc., the University of Alaska Southeast, the Juneau School District, and more.

The camps are offered free of charge, and travel scholarships may be available to assist out-of-town students with travel expenses to Juneau.

Registration is first-come, first-served, and Native preference does apply. However, all students are welcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: When do the youth camps take place?
Camps are generally held in the summer during months of June or July.

Question: Is there a cost to attending camp?
Through grant funding and generous support from local Native organization, GHF is able offers most camp free-of-change to participants.

Question: How can I sign my child up for camps and events GHF hosts?
For the latest news and classes, we encourage you to register on the MyGHF portal so you will be added to our email distribution list. You also may visit our website and social media pages for current classes and opportunities.

Question: How can I sign my child up for camps and events GHF hosts?
Registration for all events is available on the MyGHF Portal. You must create an account in order to be able to register your child or yourself for camps or workshops.