Arkansas Outdoor School
Over 30 Years of Making Field Trips Fun
Established in 1987, Arkansas Outdoor School (AOS) is one of the longest running outdoor
field trip destinations in the state. We are located 10 miles west of Little Rock
at the C.A. Vines Center. AOS has been Voted Best Choice Field Trip by Kid's Directory readers multiple times. Give your students a fun and educational
experience with their classmates that will be the highlight of their school year!
- Customizable field trip for all ages
- One day or multi-day options
- Full food service and lodging available
- University of Arkansas System facilitators
- All classes are taught implementing the 4-H Youth Development Life Skills.
- Program options include, but are not limited to: canoeing, archery, fishing, rock climbing, Arkansas wildlife, nature photography, water ecology, discovery hike, team challenge and more.
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Day Program:
1 to 3 activities is $28 per youth if you bring lunch OR $35.00 per youth if you have lunch in our cafeteria. It is $21 per adult if you bring lunch OR $28 per adult if you have lunch in our cafeteria.
4 to 6 activities is $34.00 per youth if you bring your lunch OR $41.00 per youth if you have lunch in our cafeteria. It is $21 per adult if you bring your lunch OR $28 per adult if you have lunch in our cafeteria.
Saturday Program:
4 to 6 activities is $34.00 per youth if you bring your lunch OR $41.00 per youth if you have lunch in our cafeteria. It is $21 per adult if you bring your lunch OR $28 per adult if you have lunch in our cafeteria.
Overnight Program:
A typical youth overnight program with 6 or 7 classes, four meals, and lodging, is $132.00 per youth and $107 for adults.
Day Program Schedule - Typical
- 9:00- 9:15 Program Orientation
- 9:15-10:30 Class #1
- 10:30-11:45 Class #2
- 11:45-12:15 Lunch
- 12:15-1:30 Class #3
- 1:30-2:45 Class #4
- 2:45-3:00 Program Closing
*Times can be adjusted to better fit your schedule.
Overnight School Programs - Typical
Day 1
- 10:30-11:30 Arrival and Orientation
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00-1:30 Class #1
- 1:30-3:00 Class #2
- 3:00-3:20 Break/Snack
- 3:20-4:50 Class #3
- 4:50-5:00 Evening Orientation
- 5:00-5:30 Check into Rooms
- 5:30-6:15 Dinner 6:15- Evening Option* (Camp fire, skits, movie, group games, etc.)
Day 2
- 8:00-8:30 Breakfast
- 8:30-10:00 Class #4
- 10:00-11:30 Class #5
- 11:30-12:00 Lunch
- 12:00-1:30 Class #6
- 1:30-2:00 Program Closing
*Times can be adjusted to better fit your schedule.
