Amazeum
1009 Museum Way, Bentonville
(479) 696-9280
Kick Start Kindergarten – May 31st- June 2nd & Aug 2nd 4th – | am- 2pm Get a kickstart on Kindergarten the Amazeum way through hands-on STEAM activities at Bentonville Community Center! Young minds explore sensory, science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy through playful explorations. Designed especially for children entering kindergarten in Fall, 2023. |$135 Bentonville Community Center members / $145 Non- members
Toy Builders- July 10th-14th 9am-3pm
Help! A famous toy maker has run out of ideas and they need your help! It’s up to us to save the day by imagining, tinkering, and making the inventive toys of tomorrow. Turn your toy daydreams into reality!
$265 Amazeum members/$315 non members
The Chemistry of Fireworks! 9am-3pm
Start July off with a BANG! Ever wonder what makes fireworks so vibrant? Explore the science behind fireworks and how a rainbow of chemical reactions creates their mesmerizing colors.$55 Amazeum members/$65 non members
Slime Time July 7th – It’s sticky. It’s oozy. It’s all together goopy. It’s SLIME! Gloves – check. Lab coat – check. It’s time to dive hands-first into the world of polymers. Warning: messy fun included with purchase of camp. $55 Amazeum members/$65 non members
Zing into Kindergarten 8:30-11:30am and 1-4pm
Get a jump on Kindergarten the Amazeum way through hands-on STEAM activities. Young minds explore sensory, science, tools, engineering, art, numbers, and literacy through playful explorations.
$130 Amazeum members/$155 non members.
Girls STEAM July 17th – 21st 9am- 3pm
Designed especially for girls, Girls STEAM camp will ignite wonder and fascination as you make discoveries, test drive some creative careers, and meet some amazing women! Join us for hands-on, real world exploration that will open your eyes to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) possibilities all around you.
$265 Amazeum members/$315 non members
Spy Academy- July 17th – 21st 9am- 3pm
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help us discover which fantastical creature escaped from the undercover research facility. Throughout the week, you will heighten your power of observation, decipher codes and clues, and build spy gadgets. Help us piece together the clues to reveal the identity of this unknown creature.
Disclaimer: No fictional creatures were harmed in the making of this camp.
$265 Amazeum members/$315 non members
Project Runway: Robot- July 24th-28th 9am-3pm
What happens when robots take over the runway? Let your imagination run wild as you use textiles, plastics, and baubles to craft attire for robots. You’ll learn coding as you plan a runway show to unveil your original looks. Our Vex 1-2-3, Ozobot, and Dash robots are ready to strut their stuff! $265 Amazeum members/$315 non member
Apple Seeds
2648 N Old Wire Road, Gulley Park, Fayetteville
The Kids Table Summer Camp – Weekly day summer camps where kids spend the week at the Apple Seeds Teaching Farm gardening, harvesting fresh ingredients and making delicious recipes. Through hands-on activities kids become connected to the garden and are inspired to prepare healthy meals at home.
Date | June 5th-9th, June 19th-23th, June 26th-30th, July 10th-14th, Time | 9am-12:30pm, Ages | 6-11, Cost | $195/Student
Arkansas Air & Military Museum
4290 S School Avenue, Fayetteville
(479) 521-4947
Camp Drake – Hands on experience of flying, engineering, and military. Flight lessons included thanks to Young Eagles!
Date | June 21st- 23rd, Ages | 8-14, Cost | $75
Arkansas Swim Academy
3709 W Southern Hills Blvd, Rogers
(479) 202-5300
Swim Camp – Want to be confident in your child’s swimming skills and water safety this summer? Arkansas Swim Academy’s weekly swim camps are a great way to give your child five 30-minute lessons in ONE week! Swim camps will jump start the learn-to-swim process, boost your child’s progress, brush up on techniques or achieve skills needed to progress to the next level. NOW enrolling for swim camps which run every week in June and July.
Date | May 29th – July 28th, Time | 9-11:30am Ages | 3 & Up
Be Active! Fayetteville Parks & Recreation
Lake Fayetteville, Wilson Park, Kessler Mountain Soccer Fields, Gulley Park
Be Active! Summer Camp – A wide variety of ½ day camps filled with healthy, fun, and educational activities. They strive to create an environment where your child has an enthralling experience fostering life-long participation in sports and recreational activities. Regardless of experience in outdoor recreation or sports, each child is welcome and encouraged to participate!
Date | June 5th – August 4th, Time | 9am-12pm Ages | 5-15 (completed Kindergarten), Cost | $75-$180/Week
Bentonville Christian Academy
904 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville
(479) 616-4880
BCA Summer Camp – It is our goal that each child experience their summer to the fullest extent, all while learning academically and becoming more Christ-like individuals. Students will participate in exciting activities that promote teamwork and interaction, including daily field trips, hands-on project based learning, time in God’s word, wacky game times, and science experiments!
Days | Mon – Fri, Ages | PK – 6th grade, Cost | $1580 (one payment), $790 (two payments)
Days | M,W, F, Ages | PK – 6th grade, Cost | $990 (one payment), $495 (two payments)
Days | Tues & Thurs, Ages | PK – 6th grade, Cost | $710 (one payment), $355 (two payments)
Days | Mon – Fri, Afterschool 3pm – 6pm, Cost | $375, $187.50 (two payments)
Days | M,W, F, Afterschool 3pm – 6pm, Cost | $255 (one payment), $127.50 (two payments)
Days | Tues,Thurs, Afterschool 3pm – 6pm, Cost | $185 (one payment), $92.50 (two payments)
Benton County Boys & Girls Club
www.bgcbentoncounty.org/summer-program
Benton County Clubs
(479) 273-7187
Summer Program – A weekly summer program at the Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista, and Pea Ridge Locations that will have a theme with programming and activities reflecting that theme. You are able to sign up for the weeks you want to attend and opt-out of the weeks you don’t! Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided at no additional cost.
Date | June 5th – August 4th, Time | 7:30am-5:30pm, Ages | 6-18, Cost | $20 Registration, $70/Week General Member, $30/Week Teen General Member (Scholarships available)
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville
(479) 750-2620
Nature & Creativity Day Camp – Get outside, learn about the natural world, and have fun creating art! Campers will apply critical and creative thinking skills through interactive and hands-on exploration of science and ecology concepts including butterflies, carnivorous plants, reptiles, mammals, insects and much more.
Date | June 12th-16th, Time | 8:30-11:30am, Ages | 6-9, Cost | $30 Registration, $110 Members, $130 Non-Members
Garden Magic: Single Day Camp – Join us for a magical day of creativity and science. Students will learn about the mysterious world of insects and plants while creating costumes for the upcoming Firefly Fling Festival! Activities will include decorating caps or wings, making wands and building a take-home fairy house or gnome home for their own yard, all while learning about the lore and science around gardens.
June
Date | Tuesday, July 6th, Time | 8:30-3pm, Ages | 5-7, Cost | $55 Members, $65 Non-Members
Date | Friday, July 7th, Time | 8:30-3pm, Ages | 8-10, Cost | $55 Members, $65 Non-Members
Cross Church
Fayetteville Campus: 2801 W McMillan Dr, Fayetteville
Springdale Campus: 1709 Johnson Rd, Springdale
Pinnacle Hills Campus: 2448 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers
Vacation Bible School –In this wet and wild VBS, kids will learn that what you do today can change the world around you. When you put your trust in Jesus, you can “make waves” because of His Spirit living inside you. We will help kids understand how they can share God’s love with the people around them. They’ll discover that when they put their faith in Jesus, God will give them His Spirit. Through fun activities, engaging lessons, and God’s Word, kids will explore what it means to “make waves” in their own lives that will influence the people around them.
Ages | 3 years (potty trained) – 5th grade (completed),
Dates | Springdale Campus: June 12th-16th, 9am-12pm, Family Night June 14th at 6pm; Pinnacle Hills Campus: June 12th-16th 6-8:30pm, Family Night June 15th at 6pm; Fayetteville Campus: June 13th-15th 6-8pm, Family Night June 16th at 6pm To register crosschurch.com/vbs/
Middle School Camp – If you are a 6th-7th grader, we would love for you to join us for camp this summer! This year we are partnering with Generate Camp to bring an incredible week of fun, games, and laughter to our Middle School Students.
Ages | 6th-7th grade (completed), Dates | June 26th- 30th, Location | JBU in Siloam Springs, Cost | $175 To register crosschurch.com/camp
High School Camp – This camp experience for your 8th-12th grader is unlike any other! Each morning and evening students will participate in an exciting worship service where they will be challenged like never before from the word of God. This camp is a great opportunity for your student to get away and be outside of their normal routine so that they can be challenged by and focus on their relationship with Jesus.
Ages | 8th-12th grade (completed), Dates | June 26th-30th, Location | Falls Creek, OK, Cost | $175, To register crosschurch.com/camp
Kanakuk Kampout! – a traveling day camp sponsored by Kanakuk Kamps that will be hosting a 5 day day-camp on all three of our Cross Church campuses this summer. Kanakuk brings their staff of 35-40 college students and lead team to provide an onsite sports camp for 200-300 kids per campus. Kampout! provides dynamic programming, Bible teaching and sports activities. They will bring a massive rock wall, zip line, inflatable water games and more. The Gospel is preached all week and there are many opportunities for kids to respond to what Christ is doing in their lives!
Ages | 5-12 years old (by May 30), Dates | July 10-14 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm), Location | All 3 of our Cross Church campuses, Cost | $300 per camper (discount codes, scholarships available) To register crosschurch.com/camp
Fayetteville Athletic Club
2920 E Zion Rd, Fayetteville
(479) 587-0500
FAC SUMMER CAMP Enjoy weekly field trips, outdoor games, gym games,arts and crafts, interactive games and more! Plus, we offer our group swim classes for beginner and advanced swimmers.Visit fayac.com/camp/ for registration information.
Date | May 29th – August 11th, Time | Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm, Ages | 5-12 | Cost | Vaires | INFO Call: (479) 587-0500 extension 7 or email us at Kids@fayac.com
First Tee
firstteenorthwestarkansas.org/summer-camp
715 E Monroe Ave, Lowell
(479) 419-5807
Summer Golf Camp – Each week of camp will have campers going through different skill rotations to work on different aspects of their game. Skills will include putting, short game, full swing, and the golf course. Lunch will be provided on the last day of camp only, along with an awards ceremony celebrating the week. Participants will be encouraged to bring a water bottle and small snacks daily
Little Linksters: Ages 4-6 9:30-11:30
Youth: Ages 7-15 Ages 8:00 – 1:00
Little Linksters: $75 through March 1, $100 beginning March 2
Ages 7-15: $175 through March 1, $200 beginning March 2
Non-Members: Ages 7-15: $225 through March 1, $250 beginning March 2
Youth Ages 5-17:
Week 1: June 5 – June 8 Superhero Week
Week 2: June 12 – June 15 Sports Week
Week 3: June 19 – June 22 Career Week
Week 4: June 26 – June 29 Community Week
Week 5: July 10 – July 13 Water Week
Week 6: July 17 – July 20 Nature Week
Week 7: July 24 – July 27 STEAM Week
Week 8: July 31 – August 3 Give Back Week
Little Linksters:
Week 1: June 14 – June 16 Superhero Week
Week 2: June 20 – June 23 Arts & Crafts Week
Week 3: June 28 – June 30 Water Week
Week 4: July 12 – July 14 Nature Week
Week 5: July 19 – July 22 Sports Week
Week 6: July 26 – July 28 Water Week #2
Girl Scouts
250 Madison 8580, Huntsville
(800) 632-6894
Camp NOARK – NOARK Camp’s 300 acres have been the wilderness home to area Girl Scouts since 1967. Living units range from air-conditioned bunk houses to a true wilderness retreat that older girls build themselves. Campers at NOARK enjoy extensive hiking, target sports, arts and crafts, and a sisterhood in song. Camp NOARK is also home to our equestrian program. Girl Scouts – Diamonds also offers a summer STEAM Day Camp in Fort Smith. Visit the website to learn more about Girl Scouts and camp programs.
Imagine Studios
imaginestudiosnwa.com/summer-2022
5212 Village Pkwy #11, Rogers
(479) 619-6085
Summer Art Camps 2023
Imagine Studios summer art camps are a fun and creative way for your kids to spend the summer!
Every camp session features multiple projects including canvas painting, wood door hangers, watercolor/drawing, clay, ceramic pottery, and other arts and crafts.
Days/Times: We offer two different camp sessions every week Monday-Thursday from 9 AM – Noon or 1-4 PM
Tuition: $175 per camp session with $50 non-refundable deposit due at booking, balance due the first day of camp or choose to pay in full at checkout.
Early Bird Discount: Pay in full on or before May 1 and receive 10% off tuition
Grade Guidelines: Must be entering listed grade in fall of 2023
Bring a snack and drink each day and dress for a mess!
June 5-8
Under the Sea 9-12 AM
Life is better under the sea and so is art! All the fishies and sharks and mermaids and sea creatures made out of clay, ceramic, canvas, and more! k-5th
Pop Art 1-4 PM
Paint in the style of famous modern and pop artists such as Andy Warhol, James Rizzi, and Romero Britto. We’ll work with both acrylics on canvas and watercolor and even do some ceramic painting. Create art with bright and bold colors! 2nd-7th grade
Summer Art Camp – Weekly four day camp sessions will feature a different theme and multiple projects including canvas painting, wood door hangers, pottery, clay, ceramic pottery, and other arts and crafts. Check out their website to view more information and camp descriptions!
Date | June 5th – August 4th, Ages | Grades K-8th, Cost | $175/Week
Mount Sequoyah Summer Camp
mountsequoyah.org/camp-sequoyah/
150 N Skyline Dr, Fayetteville
(479) 443-4531
Camp Sequoyah – This full-day, week-long camp includes fun games, crafts, activities, and swimming! Campers are divided into small groups for safety and spacing. Groups are determined by age. All activities are subject to change based on weather, staff availability, and current COVID-19 guidelines. No matter what day of the week it is, our goal is to keep kids engaged, active, and, of course, having fun all day long!
Date | June 5th – August 4th, Time | 7:45am-5:15pm, Ages | 5-12, Cost | $305/Week (multi-week discounts available)
Play Bentonville – Camp Bentonville
(479) 696-0200
Rogers Activity Center
315 W Olive St, Rogers
(479) 631-0336
Summer Day Camp – Prepare for a summer of fun adventures. The RAC will rock your summer! Choose the weeks you need. Breakfast and lunch provided. DHS vouchers accepted.
Date | May 29th Time | 6:30am-6:30pm, Ages | 1st-7th Grade, Cost | $125/Week
St. Joseph Catholic School
sjfayschool.com/summer-program
1722 N Starr Drive, Fayetteville
(479) 442-4554
Kids Camp – An all day summer program with fun, interactive themes each week! For more information, cost and registration visit their website!
Date | June 5th – July 221st, Time | 7:30am-5:30pm, Ages | 3 years old – Kindergarten, 1st-5th Grade
Vacation Bible School – Monumental VBS Celebrating God’s Greatness will take place at St. Joseph. For registration and more information visit sjfay.com/vbs-vacation-bible-school
Date | July 24th-28th, Time | 9am-12pm, Ages | 3 years old – Kindergarten, 1st-5th Grade
The New School
2514 New School Place, Fayetteville
The New School Summer Camp – Each day, activities will center around thematic units with lots of fun and hands-on learning through arts and crafts and activities. Base Campers will attend outdoor centered field trips a week to enjoy the beauty of NWA. All Campers will also enjoy special on campus recreational activities, recess, tech time, and structured free time to be social with their friends!
Date | June 5th – July 298h, Time | (Camp Day) 7:30am-3:30pm, (Extended) 3:45-5:30pm, Ages | Kindergarten – 8th Grade, Cost | (Registration) $35/Camper, (Camp Day) $200-$350/Week, (Extended) $45/Week, $10/Day
The Jones Center
922 E. Emma Ave, Springdale
(479) 756-8090
From a basketball academy to ukulele camp, there is something for every child to enjoy at our 2022 Summer Camps! The Trike Theatre Experience and a variety of Amazeum camps return this year. Plus, choose from camps for ice skating, hockey, soccer, the Wize Computing
500 W Sunshine Street, Springfield
(888) 222-6060
SUMMER CAMP
Grossology: Grades 1st and 2nd Grade $200
May 30 – June 2, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Outdoor Adventures: Grades 3rd- 5th $240
May 30 – June 2, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
All About Bugs: Full Day Kindergarteners $200
May 30 – June 2, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
All About Bugs: Half Day Kindergarteners $110
May 30 – June 2, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Build-A-World: 1st and 2nd Grade $240
June 5 – 9, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mad Scientists: Grades 3rd- 5th cost $ 240
June 5 – 9, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
National Park Ranger :1st and 2nd Grade $240
June 12 – 16, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Game On 3rd- 5th grade $270
June 12 – 16, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Creative Critters: Full Day Kindergarten $240
June 12 – 16, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Magical Beasts: Grades 1st-2nd $240
July 31 – August 4, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Krafty Kiddos Grades 1st and 2nd $240
July 24 – 28, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Boy’s Camp: 3rd- 5th Grade $280
July 31 – August 4, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dogwood Canyon-Master Trackers: 3rd- 5th Grade $270
June 12 – 15, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Marine Mammals: Full Day Kindergarteners $240
July 31 – August 4, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Time Travelers: 1st and 2nd Grades $240
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Careers in Animal Care: Grades 9-12th $300
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grades 9-12th $300
Creative Critters: Half Day Kindergartners $130
June 12 – 16, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dogwood Canyon-Camp YUCK! Grades 3rd- 5th $270
August 7 – 10, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Environmental Biology: Grade 6th- 8th $240
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ocean Commotion: Grades 1st-2nd $240
August 14 – 18, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
STREAM Scholars: 3rd 5th Grade $240
August 14 – 18, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Camp War Eagle-
14323 Camp War Eagle Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
Phone: (479) 751-8899
Camp War Eagle is one of longest- standing and most well respected camp organizations in the state of Arkansas. This is where Adventure takes flight! With a huge array of activities in a variety of areas, team competitions, AMAZING Special Events, and upbeat and inspiring gatherings, Camp War Eagle is designed for kids to have an absolute BLAST!
Through the generosity of the Walton Family Foundation and the vision of Alice Walton, many Camp War Eagle campers can attend camp at no cost, based on household income. Wow! What a place for kids! Camp War Eagle campers have a BLAST, become more independent, make new friends, learn how to work together, gain self-confidence, grow in their knowledge of God, and are mentored by the best college-aged role models.
Camps include: Acting, Archery, Advanced Robotics, Outdoor Activities, Hunting and Gaming, Aquatics, Baseball, Basketball, Cooking, Climbing, Candle making, Dance, Frisbee, Fishing, Guitar for beginners, Gymnastics, Laser tag, Legos, Sewing, Costume making, Painting, Pottery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis and more!
Yvonne Ricardson Community Center
240 East Rock Street, Fayetteville
(479) 444-3461
Summer Fun4Kids Day Camp -Themed weekly day camps filled with field trips, games, swimming, art and exploration of the world around us. FPS Child Nutrition Department Summer Lunch & Snack Program provides daily lunch and snack.
Summer Fun4Kids and Teens Camp
Join us at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center for a fun-filled summer at our Summer Fun4Kids Camp (SF4K)! We have eight weeks of themed day camps. Every week we go on field trips, play games, swim, do crafts, and explore the world around us. Our Summer Fun4Kids camp is for kids who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. Lunch and afternoon snack is provided for all campers by Fayetteville Public Schools Child Nutrition Department Summer Lunch & Snack Program.
Our teen camp is exclusively for students who have completed 6th through 8th grade. In addition to our regularly scheduled field trips teen campers will go on a unique adventures separate from the kids camp.
- Registration begins in March with camps starting in June.
Summer Fun4Kids Junior Counselor Program
This leadership opportunity is for teens that have completed at least one year of high school. An application and reference are required. Limited spots for each week are available.
- Applications and References due in early May