Community Engagement Center | Anchorage

 

Imagine  •  Explore  •  Create  •  Discover

650 W. International Airport Rd.
Anchorage, AK 99518
907-433-1700
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
 

Our Community Engagement Center provides accessible and inclusive opportunities for people of all ages and abilities through recreational and skill-building activities. Our team leads a wide array of activities and supports that promote personal growth through skill-based recreational activities to encourage new personal and social discoveries.

All community members are invited to participate in all activities, classes and events that we offer at the Lesko Discovery Center. To learn about fees and funding options, or to sign up for a class, please contact the Community Engagement Center at 907-433-1700.

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Community Engagement Events
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March 3 - 31, 2023

7:00am - 7:00pm

Art Show

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Community Engagement Program
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Friday
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Monday - Friday

10:00am - 6:00pm

Open Studio

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Monday - Friday

2:15pm - 2:45pm

Lunch / Snack

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Monday Classes
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Every Monday

11:00am - 2:15pm

Volunteer Club

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Every Monday

2:45pm - 6:00pm

Exploring Restaurants and Cafes

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Every Monday

2:45pm - 6:00pm

Dance / Karaoke Party

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Tuesday Classes
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Every Tuesday

11:00am - 2:15pm

Ceramics Class

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Every Tuesday

2:45pm - 6:00pm

Let's Get Up and Move

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Every Tuesday

2:45pm - 6:00pm

Cooking Class

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Wednesday Classes
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Every Wednesday

11:00am - 2:15pm

Photography Class

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Every Wednesday

2:45pm - 6:00pm

Community Engagement

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Thursday Classes
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Every Thursday

11:00am - 2:15pm

Cocoa & Connect

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Every Thursday

2:45pm - 6:00pm

Bowling Club

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Friday Classes
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Every Friday

11:00am - 2:15pm

Creative Rhythms - Drumming Circle

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Every Friday

2:45pm - 6:00pm

Baking Class

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Every Friday

2:45pm - 6:00pm

YMCA Dimond Swimming

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Sign up for Summer Camp
June 5 - August 11, 2023

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Summer Camp Themed Weeks 2023

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June 5 - June 9

Enjoy the joy of movement while improving balance and motor skills. Campers will be able to get out and move their bodies in different ways.

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June 12 - June 16

This week will be great for those who love animals. Campers will head to the Reindeer Farm, Conservation Center, and The Alaska Zoo to see and learn about animals.

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June 19 - June 23

A week of water activities gives our campers the chance to have fun in the water and learn valuable water safety information while having lots of fun with friends.

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June 26 - June 30

Creative Arts introduces campers to a variety of age-appropriate materials, techniques, and artistic concepts through imaginative projects designed to tap into each camper's innate creativity. In a social and nurturing environment, young artists explore drawing, painting, photography, and more.

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July 3 - July 7

(Closed Tuesday, July 4)

Enjoy a week of music where we will head to music in the park, be able to experience theater, make instruments, and more. We will explore different types of music; that might include jazz, blues, hip hop, pop, classical, and others.

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July 10 - July 14

This week we will learn about different cultures from around the world. We will learn about food, clothing, traditions, dances, and more from cultures around the world!

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July 17 - July 21

($329.00 additional fee)

This week we are going to be partnering with Turnagain Ceramics and heading there each day to learn the basics of ceramics. Each person will be able to create projects to take home!

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July 24 -July 28

Grab your lab coats, safety goggles, and potions! Campers are encouraged to bring their imagination and science skills each day to enjoy some wild and crazy experiments and cool science stuff throughout the week.

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July 31 - August 4

Time to celebrate the Olympics!! This week we will participate in our own Olympic activities! WE will try different types of sports, including team and individual activities.

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August 7 - August 11

During this week, we will be celebrating camp and all the fun we had over the course of the summer. This will be celebration and party week!!

 


 
 

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