Friends of the Campbell Creek Science Center

Inspiring a sense of wonder, increase understanding of science, and promote stewardship of the environment.

aka FCCSC   |   Anchorage, AK   |  fccsc.wildapricot.org

Mission

-Improve the availability of access to the CCSC
-Address the unmet education needs of Alaskans
-Support the educational efforts and efforts to enhance the outdoor recreation program on BLM
-Support programs that protect and improve the ecosystems surrounding the CCSC
-Support initiatives addressing public concerns related to the CCSC and BLM

Ruling year info

2005

President

Mrs. Keller Lia

Main address

5600 Science Center Dr

Anchorage, AK 99507 USA

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EIN

20-3140552

NTEE code info

Educational Services and Schools - Other (B90)

Natural Resource Conservation and Protection (C30)

Physical Fitness/Community Recreational Facilities (N30)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

There is a gap in the school programs in STEM and environmental education. We provide scholarships for schools to attend programs in these areas. We also provide free lectures from researchers for the community. Our work also helps makes the Science Center and the surrounding lands inviting for guests to recreate.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Moms, Pops and Tots

The Center piloted a program to teach parents how to safely take their young children out of doors. It proved popular and is being replicated at other facilities.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers

School children do hands on experiments to learn about insects and animals that live in the water and iimportance of water quality to their every day life.

The program is conducted for an entire week serving approx. 150 -200 children.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

The FCCSC created a scholarship program to defray the expensive costs of field trips to the center. Teachers can select from a list of topics such as Alaskan Animals, Salmon, STEM, or Alaskan Plants.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

Where we work

Awards

National Partnership award Bureau of Land Management 2010

U.S. Dept of Interior

Affiliations & memberships

United Way Member Agency 2007

United Way Member Agency 2009

United Way Member Agency 2010

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We hope to inspire a sense of wonder, increase understanding of science, and promote stewardship of the environment.

We try to get funding to provide scholarships for students in near Title 1 and Title 1 schools. Our raised funds also help provide free community events.

Under the current center leadership many new things are happening. New free programming is added to the calendar and staff is able to accommodate both in person and virtual field trips.

The center is creating a variety of virtual education programs. They are also creating new in-person educational events and lectures as well.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Friends of the Campbell Creek Science Center

Board of directors
as of 05/29/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mrs. Katherine Trudeau

Caroline Bajsarowicz

BP Alaska

Kate Trudeau

Lia Keller

Alaska Forest School

Annie Palagyi

Laura Vachula

Joan Darnell

Jeanie Shifflett

Brittany Stone

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes