AR 4-H Camps

Ages 14 - 19

The Arkansas 4-H State Camping Program offers camping and training opportunities for youth 5-19 years old and adults. We offer both day camp and overnight camping, at the C. A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, 10 miles west of Little Rock. We have canoeing, swimming, archery, fishing, rock climbing, high ropes challenge course, off-site adventure camping, and more!

We offer camps with a wide range of learning opportunities; from wilderness adventure to crafts, our 4-H camping program has it all!

Parents/Volunteers are welcome to attend most of our camps (unless noted as youth only). Parents/Volunteers wanting to attend camp will need to complete the volunteer leader screening process. This usually takes several weeks to be processed so please start the process early. Contact your county agent on how to begin.

Registration for camps typically open approximately 1 month before the registration deadline.

Scholarships are available for members to apply for. The application is currently available through your Zsuite account. The deadline to apply is March 3 @ noon.

All camps are open to 4-H Members. Members, be sure you have re-enrolled through the online system. Members will register through the enrollment system.

Some camps are also open to NON Members. Non Members will register through the links listed with each camp.

Camps are subject to change.

This camp is for youth interested in photography. Youth will learn a wide variety of concepts and develop their photography skills. Campers will be able to practice what they learn as they go as well as receive feedback throughout camp. Youth will be able to get a head start on building their portfolio of photos to enter in fairs and other contests.

Dates: May 2-4, 2025

Ages: 11-19

Registration Deadline: March 31

Open to: 4-H Members

This camp is just for TEENS. It is an opportunity to be a camper again. Campers have the opportunity to develop new and build on old relationships with youth from across the state while learning those adulting skills young adults need.

Dates: September 25-27, 2025

Ages: 14-19

Registration Deadline: August 21

Open to: 4-H Members

Campers falling into the Adventure & Challenge Group during State Camp will gain leadership skills by participating in a variety of challenging activities. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as rock climbing and high ropes courses.

Dates: Session I - July 1-3, 2025

Session II - July 7-9, 2025

Ages: 13-15

Registration Deadline: June 1

Open to: 4-H Members & Non Members

Members register through your Zsuite account.

Non Members Register at the links below: TBA

There will be no macaroni art found at this camp. Become an artisan in many different areas. You will develop skills that can be used in projects throughout your life. Develop new hobbies and interests. Create art that can be expanded into your own business. Go home with finished products that can be entered into local, district, and state fairs. Campers at past camps have learned how to decorate cookies, turn wooden pens on a lathe, create custom signs with a router, make soap, sew pillows, and much more.

Dates: July 16-18, 2025

Ages: 9-19 (youth only)

Registration Deadline: June 1

Open to: 4-H Members & Non Members

Members register through your Zsuite account.

Non Members Register here: TBA

Love the great outdoors and want an opportunity to explore the wilderness? The High Adventure program will provide that opportunity. This program operates on a 4 year rotation traveling West, North, East, and South. This year is our Eastern trip. We will be making several stop between here and the NC coast. Tentative stops include caving, ziplining, and canoeing/kayaking/rafting.

REQUIRED Training Dates: These trainings are essential to a successful, safe, and enjoyable trip to the wilderness.

Parent/Camper Rally - March 1, 2025 (campers will attend with parent/guardian)

This session will focus on logistics, equipment/clothes needed, what to expect, necessary preparations

Shakedown Training - April 11-13, 2025

This session will focus on preparing campers to on skills needed for the out of state trip.

Trip Dates: August 2-10, 2025

Ages: 13 (by Jan 1)-19 & adult volunteers

Registration Deadline: February 2

Open to: 4-H Members (and non members if spaces are available)

This camp is a new camp for this year. Please stay tuned for more details.

Dates: July 13-15, 2025

Ages: 11-19

Registration Deadline: June 1

Open to: 4-H Members

See Camp Leadership Opportunities

Outdoor Contests

Do you like to cook? Do you like to sit around a campfire? This contest incorporates both. Check out the rules here: 2024 AR Campfire Cooking Contest.pdf

2025 rules are the same as the 2024 rules. The dish to be made will be posted on the 4-H Camps Social Media one month before the contest.

Date: March 15, 2025

Ages: 9-19

Registration Deadline: February 20

Open to: 4-H Members

This contest incorporates a wide variety of Outdoor Skills. Check out the 2024 rules here: AR Outdoor Skills Challenge - 2024.pdf

2025 Rules will be posted later this spring. The events for the contest will be posted on the 4-H Camps Social Media one month before the contest.

Dates: June 2, 2025 (if you are participating in Ambassador interviews, we will work around your interview schedule)

Ages: 9-19

Registration Deadline: April 28

Open to: 4-H Members

Cancellation Policy:

75% Refund 15 Working Days or more before the event

50% Refund 11-14 Working days before the day of the event

No Refund 10 Working days or less before the day of the event

No Refund for High Adventure (Backpacking or Horsepacking)

Arkansas 4-H Camps

AR 4-H Camps

Ages 14 - 19

Outdoor Contests