AR 4-H Camps

Ages 9 - 13

The following dates are tentative.

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.

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

Some camps are also open to NON Members. Non members you will need to complete the 4-H enrollment form - https://4h.uada.edu/join/. Select the Little Rock State Office (LRSO) from the list of counties. This will give us detailed information about your camper without having to fill it out for multiple camps.

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: April 28-30, 2023

Ages: 9-19

Registration Deadline: March 23

Open to: 4-H Members

Parents, are you looking for a great way to introduce your child to overnight camp? Miss being a camper yourself? Come join other 4-H families for this 3-day camp. This camp will include a lot of traditional "camp" activities. This camp is replacing our previous Cloverbud, Junior, and Adventure & Challenge Camps. Cloverbuds must attend with an parent/guardian/relative.

Dates: Session I - July 6-8, 2023

Session II - July 9-11, 2023

Ages: 9-12

Registration Deadline: June 1

Open to: 4-H Members & Non 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 6-8, 2023

Session II - July 9-11, 2023

Ages: 13-15

Registration Deadline: June 1

Open to: 4-H Members & Non Members

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 19-21, 2023

Ages: 9-19 (youth only)

Registration Deadline: June 1

Open to: 4-H Members & Non Members

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 western trip. We will be traveling to the Pecos Wilderness Area in New Mexico in 2023. Campers will have the opportunity to hike and camp in the high country of northern New Mexico.

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

Parent/Camper Rally - March 18, 2023 (campers will attend with parent/guardian)

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

Shakedown Training - April 14-16, 2023

This session will focus on preparing campers to on skills needed to hike/camp in the wilderness for 5 days/4 nights

Trip Dates: July 29-August 6, 2023

Ages: 13 (by Jan 1, 2023)-19 & adult volunteers

Registration Deadline: February 1

Open to: 4-H Members

The High Adventure Horsepacking Program operates on a 2 year cycle. Year 1 consists of in state training sessions. Year 2 consists of an out of state trip that travels with the traditional High Adventure Program. We will be traveling to the Pecos Wilderness Area in New Mexico in 2023.

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

Parent/Camper Rally - March 18, 2023 (campers will attend with parent/guardian)

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

Shakedown Training - April 14-16, 2023

This session will focus on preparing campers to on skills needed to hike/camp in the wilderness for 5 days/4 nights

Trip Dates: July 29-August 6, 2023

Ages: 13 (by Jan 1, 2023)-19 & adult volunteers

Registration Deadline: February 1

Open to: 4-H Members who have completed required trainings from Year 1.

The next cycle will begin in 2024 in preparation for our Eastern trip in 2025.

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Arkansas 4-H Camps

AR 4-H Camps

Ages 9 - 13