Welcome to the Kodiak Youth Activities List! This community resource focuses on programs, groups, and activities for Kodiak Youth, ages 5 through 18. Please note activities run by the Kodiak Island Borough School District are not listed.
Fee Based
Tumbling/Gymnastics
Archipelago CrossFit
326 Center St Suite 90E
www.facebook.com/archipelagocrossfit
(208) 201-2397
CONTACT: Lisa Frick
$ Fee based
AGES: Elementary School (grades K-5)
SCHEDULE: Meets Weekly
Calling all inquisitive explorers, young anglers, brilliant biologists, future fish nerds, and generally nature-curious kiddos! Youth Fish & Wildlife Club aims to tap into youth curiosity and wonder, foster appreciation for nature and culture in Alaska, engage young people informally with science, and teach proficiency in outdoor skills.
Join us every Wednesday at 4PM (Alaska time) to learn about a new topic. Check out the website to connect.
Little Dribblers
City of Kodiak Parks and Rec
www.city.kodiak.ak.us/parksrec
907-486-8669
CONTACT: Czarina Arbues, Teen Center Recreation Coordinator
$ FEES
AGES: Grades 3rd-6th
SCHEDULE: Fall Program
For Boys & Girls in 3rd – 6th grade youth basketball program. Teams are evenly split by skill level of participants in 4 separate divisions (Boys 3rd & 4th, Boys 5th & 6th, Girls 3rd & 4th, Girls 5th & 6th).
Location is dependent on available gym space- usually Middle School and North Star Elementary gyms.
Spring Youth Soccer
City of Kodiak Parks and Rec
Baranof Field Turf/Ice Rink
www.city.kodiak.ak.us/parksrec
907-486-8669
CONTACT: Czarina Arbues, Teen Center Recreation Coordinator
$ FEES
AGES: Kindergarten-8th Grade
SCHEDULE: Spring Program
Co-Ed youth soccer league for youth Kinder – 8th grade. Teams are evenly split by skill level of participants in 4 different divisions (Kinder & 1st grade, 2nd & 3rd grade, 4th & 5th grade, and 6th-8th grade).
Youth Flag Football
City of Kodiak Parks and Rec
Baranof Field Turf
www.city.kodiak.ak.us/parksrec
907-486-8669
CONTACT: Czarina Arbues, Teen Center Recreation Coordinator
$ Fees
AGES: 3rd-8th Grade
SCHEDULE: Summer Program
Co-Ed youth flag football league for youth in grade 3rd – 8th grade. Teams are evenly split by skill level of participants in two divisions (3rd – 5th grade and 6th – 8th grade).
Youth Swim Lessons
Kodiak School and Community Swimming Pool
City of Kodiak Parks and Rec
www.city.kodiak.ak.us/parksrec/page/aquatics-0
800 Upper Mill Bay Road
907-481-2267
CONTACT: Heather Hubert, Aquatics Coordinator
$ FEES
AGES: Pre-school – 5th grade
SCHEDULE: Year Round
Swim Lessons are offered throughout the year at various times (Spring, Summer, Fall and Christmas Break). Levels offered are Pre-school Beginner, Pre-school Advanced, Level 1 and Level
Morning Program
City of Kodiak Parks and Rec
High School or Middle School (based on gym availability)/Baranof Field Turf/Ice Rink/Swimming Pool
www.city.kodiak.ak.us/parksrec
907-486-8669
CONTACT: Czarina Arbues, Teen Center Recreation Coordinator
$ FEES
Ages: Kindergarten – 6th Grade
SCHEDULE: Summer Program
Summer youth program for participants in Kinder – 6th grade to participate in group activities that are held in a school gym or on the Baranof park turf field. Other activities include swimming and trips to the Public Library.
Kodiak School and Community Swimming Pool
City of Kodiak Parks and Rec
www.city.kodiak.ak.us/parksrec/page/aquatics-0
800 Upper Mill Bay Road
907-481-2267
CONTACT: Heather Hubert, Aquatics Coordinator
$ FEES
AGES: All ages
SCHEDULE: Year Round
There are numerous public events that occur at the Kodiak School and Community Swimming Pool that are available to youth. Please see our schedule located at the link below for a list of regular activities.
Baranof Park Ice Rink Activities
City of Kodiak Parks and Rec
www.city.kodiak.ak.us/parksrec/webform/ice-rink
1222 Chichenoff Street
907-486-8670
CONTACT: Corey Gronn, Parks and Recreation Director
$ FEES
AGES: All ages
SCHEDULE: October- March
There are numerous events that occur on the ice that are available to youth. Please see our schedule located at the link below for a list of regular activities occurring during the ice season.
CrossFit Kids Kodiak Island
CrossFit Kodiak Island
170 Von Scheele Way
907- 512-2005
CONTACT: Tim Rockenbach
$ Fee based
AGES: Elementary Kids - Ages 5 and up.
SCHEDULE: 2x/week for 45 minutes
The CrossFit Kodiak Island Kid strength and conditioning program's goal is to inspire kids to develop a lifelong love of fitness. Our program will improve coordination, balance, agility, flexibility, and endurance through constantly varied workouts, all while having fun.
We strive to equip them with life skills that will set them up for success inside and out of the gym by instilling confidence, self-worth, perseverance, and tenacity in our athletes. It’s more than just exercise, it’s teaching kids how to make good decisions now in their nutritional choices and mindset that will help create positive habits as they grow and develop. Classes are held 2 times per week for 45 minutes and the cost is $80/month ($5 discount for ACH payments)
CrossFit Kodiak Island is an AK Teach vendor and can assist with getting reimbursement for home school Physical Education classes. Middle School & High School age please contact a coach directly for options.
Dig Afognak
Native Village of Afognak
907-486-6357
Contact: Denise Malutin
$ fee based
AGE: Elementary School (grades K-5)
SCHEDULE: Summer Camps
These camps offer Alutiiq cultural activities such as the Alutiiq language, art activities, subsistence, traditional beading or skin sewing, spending time with respected Elders, nature walks, healthy friendships, banya a low rope course and zip line. Participants will take part in traditional subsistence activities with local Elders and adult mentors, harvesting, preparing, processing and preserving traditional foods. The harvesting and recycling activities are intended to teach youth to protect and preserve our resources for the next generations to come. In addition, youth will learn vital wilderness survival methods through fun outdoor activities, games and competitions. Some of what the participants learn about first aide, exercise using survival techniques, kayak safety, and how to build shelters and fires. For more information about Dig Afognak Camp, please give us a call. Quyanaa!
Next Step Dance Kodiak
1220 E Rezanof Dr.
907-654-5722
CONTACT: Mary Beth Loewen
$ Fee based
AGES: Ages 3- Adult
SCHEDULE: School year program, summer programs
Dance and gymnastic lessons for ages 3-adult
Next Step Dance provides high-quality dance instruction to all ages and provides students with a safe, accepting, and motivating environment in which to learn and grow in a variety of styles.
Kodiak 4-H
UAF Cooperative Extension Service
(907) 486-1503
CONTACT: Kate Schaberg, Kodiak 4-H Program Coordinator
$ Fee Based
AGES: Kindergarten through 12th grade
SCHEDULE: School year program, summer programs
Kids complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Projects in Kodiak currently include arts/crafts, shooting sports, healthy living and gardening, baking, Cloverbud explorers, Teen Leadership, Photography, Dog Obedience, Horse & Horse Lovers, Farm & Ranch and more!
If you are interested in having your program/activity added to this list, please fill out this form.
Please email corrections and updates to HK@kodiakhealthcare.org
