Thanks for a GREAT 2025 Camp Season.

2026 Coming Soon!

REGISTer here! PARENT INFORMATION    

The freedom, fun, and individual growth of summer camp is so essential.  Arkansas Outdoor School’s Summer Day Camp provides a variety of outdoor activities and theme-based programming aimed at developing the heads, hearts, hands, and health of our campers. 

Camp is open to youth ages 9 - 13, and runs throughout the the summer, from June 1st - July 31st! 

Each week features a specific theme, from wilderness skills and pioneer life to exploring adventure sports.  Program activities are based around each week's theme, and students leave camp with new friends, new skills, and new experiences. We are eager to share not only the traditional camp experiences with you, but programming you won’t see anywhere else, delivered with the quality and energy you expect from Arkansas Outdoor School and 4-H!  With all our weekly sessions, campers will have a chance to enjoy these core 4-H activities: canoeing, archery, swimming, rock climbing, hiking, and creative arts.

We are located at the  C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center  in West Little Rock, with more than 220 acres of fields, forests, creeks, and a lake for summer fun.  We can't wait to find out which camp is right for you!  

Dates and Rates - 2026

Tiered Pricing

We realize that families have differing abilities to meet the costs of our program. With this in mind, AOS offers a three-tier pricing structure.  This is a voluntary system in which families have the freedom to pick the tier that is most affordable for them.  Paying higher tiers helps cover expenses so that more families can afford camp.  

TIER 1 represents our historically subsidized rate and does not reflect the full operating cost of camp. 

TIER 2 represents a partially subsidized fee. 

TIER 3 closely reflects the actual operating cost of a camp, including materials costs, staff salaries, and fees to the 4-H Center. 

Early Arrival: We offer an early arrival option (7:30 a.m. drop off). 

Theme Descriptions

Outdoor Adventure Camp - Ready to step just outside your comfort zone? If you crave the thrill of new adventures, this is the camp for you! Each day is packed with fast-paced, high-energy activities—from scaling our 40-foot climbing tower and soaring through the trees on a zip line to orienteering, geocaching, and paddleboard races. If you're up for a challenge and ready for serious fun, come make unforgettable memories with us this summer!

Young Pioneer Camp - Not just learning history—living it! Campers will step into the shoes of early Arkansans, experiencing the daily life of a pioneer and learning the hands-on skills it took to settle the frontier. Based out of our authentic Pioneer Cabin, campers will practice essential homesteading skills like fire building, cooking over an open flame, and making soap and candles—just like in the old days. And don’t worry—we’ll still enjoy the comfort of modern amenities like running water and electricity for a few well-deserved conveniences.

Adventure Sports Camp  - Come play all day! From ultimate frisbee and disc golf to kickball, water balloon volleyball, and Tiger Ball, this camp is all about movement, teamwork, and fun. Campers will stay active while building skills in cooperation, communication, sportsmanship, and fitness. If you love games—classic or quirky—and enjoy friendly competition, this is your kind of camp!

Science in Action Camp - This camp is all about investigating, discovering, exploring, and experimenting all session long.  Each day, campers will focus on a different scientist and engage in activities central to the scientist's contributions!  Students will learn about ecology and water-health, electricity and renewable energy, as well as rocketry and laws of motion!   Add in our core activities of canoeing, rock climbing, and daily swim time, and you have a great opportunity to combine fun, friendship, and learning.

Basecamp! This 3 day camp is designed around the best of classic camp fun. Basecamp gives kids the chance to unplug, get outside, and try their hand at time-tested favorites like archery, rock climbing, hiking, games, and more. Each day is filled with fresh air, new friendships, and hands-on experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the outdoors. Whether it’s hitting a bullseye, reaching the top of the climbing wall, Basecamp is your child’s launchpad for summer memories that last.

Critter Camp - This science-based exploration of Arkansas wildlife is bound to capture your interest.  Students will be asking questions, observing wildlife, exploring habitats, and learning about the diverse ecological systems in our state while enjoying our traditional camp activities like climbing, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and archery.

Wilderness Skills Camp - This camp is more than just a walk in the park.  If you have ever wanted to learn how to backpack, build shelters, cook a meal over an open fire, or even how to survive in the wild, then this is the camp for you.  Experienced wilderness instructors will teach campers the tools and techniques for navigating, surviving, and thriving in the wilderness.  Throw in archery, animal identification, fishing, rock climbing, canoeing, and hiking for a wildly good time!

Wild and Creative Camp - This camp is designed to foster the connection of the natural world and artistic expression. Unleash your inner artist with inspiring arts and crafts and making nature's music while learning the importance of taking care of the natural world all around us. Traditional camp activities like paddleboarding, fishing, archery, and rock climbing make this week the perfect mix of camp heritage and innovation. 

Greatest Hits Camp - The camp is in the name. For the last week of camp we bring out the Greatest Hits!  Throughout the summer, we will ask every camper to vote for their favorite activities.  These fan favorites will be included in our Greatest Hits camp.  This camp  promises to be an awesome time that's full of fun and adventure.  Come see which activities make the cut.