Sum'Arts 2023 FAQs

REGISTRATION

• What are my registration options?

For Sum'Arts for Kids 2023, families can choose between week-long camps, single-day classes,  an outdoor fishing adventure, and take-home kits. Registration will take place through the Kodiak Arts Council website and our ticketing system. If you need assistance with registration please email education@kodiakarts.org or call or text 907-942-5840.​

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• How do I know if my registration is complete?

Families will receive a confirmation email from our Sawyer registration system once their registration is complete. If you do not receive a confirmation email please check your junk or spam folders for an email from "Kodiak Arts Council" with the address "hisawyer.com". If you do not have an email, your registration likely did not complete. Please call or text 907-942-5840 or email at education@kodiakarts.org for assistance. 

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• Is there financial aid available to families?

Yes! The KIBSD Federal Programs office supports participation in our Sum'Arts camps, classes and kits for families that qualify for the Migrant Education program. All Migrant Education families are eligible and encouraged to use the coupon code MIGRANT at registration. Please only use the MIGRANT coupon code if your students are currently enrolled in the KIBSD Migrant Education program.

A no-cost participation option is also available to families for whom the tuition fee is a challenge. Families are welcome to use the promo code ARTIST in the registration process to register their students for Sum'Arts camps and classes for free. Please call or text the Arts Council at 907-942-5840 if we can assist with registration and use of the promo codes.

• Can Adults take the classes?

Sum’Arts for Kids is a youth arts education program. However, families are welcome to accompany their students to the one-day, in-person Marine Mosaics classes, and parent or guardian supervision is required for registered students under age 8 for this class. 

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IN-PERSON INDOOR CAMPS AND CLASSES

• What should my student bring to their indoor in-person camp?

All supplies are included in all Sum'Arts camps. For our indoor, in-person camps, please send your students in comfortable clothes and with a water bottle. 

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OUTDOOR CAMPS AND CLASSES

• What should my student bring to their outdoor camp?

For our outdoor camps - Fish N' Print -  please send your student in weather appropriate clothes. We recommend layers for warmth and a rain jacket in case of rain. If your student has a favorite life jacket they are welcome to bring it. Life jackets will also be available aboard the Moonlight. 

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• Will my students need a fishing license for Fish N' Print? 

Alaska residents under age 18 and nonresidents under age 16 do not need a sport fishing license. However, all students will need to complete and keep a Sport Fishing Harvest Record to record their catch. We will also have these forms available to be completed aboard the Moonlight on the day of class. 

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• Where can I learn more about Kodiak Marine Charters?

Kodiak Marine Charters is a family run and operated business in Kodiak. The Moonlight is a 43' Delta Coast Guard Inspected vessel with a capacity for 18 passengers and 2 crew. For Fish N Print we will be limiting the number of participants to 10 students maximum per trip. You can learn more about Kodiak Marine Charters and meet the Captain and crew here. 

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