Fostering Science Logo by: Anya Belkina
Sign-ups for Bonanza Creek Camp and Bonanza Creek Leaders-in-Training 2025 are now open!!!
Inspiring and connecting foster youth through science, art, culture and outdoor adventures
Welcome to Fostering Science!
We are a group of scientists passionate about science and young people. We strongly believe every kid deserves an opportunity to go to summer camp, and every kid should get a chance to learn how much fun science can be. If you're in foster care and aged 10-18, we'd love to have you join us on our science adventure ! Our camps are full of science, art, adventure, fun, and friendship. Most kids come back again and again.
All our camps ...
combine science, art, cultural experiences, and adventure
require no experience
are FREE
provide gear and transportation
You can sign up for all camps via this website. Click HERE for BNZ camp and stay tuned for more info on Denali camp 2025 sign-ups.
Bonanza Creek Science Adventure Camp
July 7th-11th 2025
Join us for an incredible week of fun in the outdoors! We will spend the week of July 7th doing science, art and exploring the boreal forest surrounding the Fairbanks Area. There will be a camp orientation on Saturday June 28th and a camp sharing day the afternoon of July 11th (families may attend!)
Check out our Earlier Camps tab to learn more about our past camps! Please fill out this form to sign up for camp!
Denali Science Adventure Camp
2025 dates to be determined
Ready to kick it up a notch? This overnight camp is for youth 12 and older who have participated in one of our Bonanza Creek camps in a previous year. We will spend 4 days (3 nights) in Denali National Park and Preserve, camping at a road-accessible campground.
This camp took place in July 2024, and pictures will be posted soon.
Bonanza Creek Leaders in Training
(BNZ - LIT)
June 23rd-July 1st 2025
Ready to take on a new role? This program is for youth 15-17 who have participated in at least one of our camps in a previous year and are ready to lead. You'll develop new activities that you will lead at the BNZ camp, participate in career exploration, and practice basic job skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Sign up here if you are interested!
This camp took place the first 2 weeks of June 2024. Pictures will be posted shortly.
