Music classes, outdoor expeditions, even hands-on engineering projects — here’s how to make this the best summer yet.
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501 Volley
4107 Richards Road, North Little Rock
501volley.com
Youth League Round 1
Dates: Wednesday and Friday, July 9 – Aug. 1
Ages: 2nd-6th grade
Cost: $100
All practices and games are coached by 501 Volley staff and great for beginners and advanced players. (Round 2 will take place on Wednesdays and Sundays Sept. 3-28.)
Skills Clinics & Private Lessons
Dates: vary
Ages: beginner through 18
Cost: varies
Summer skill clinic schedules will be posted on social media. Email [email protected] for lessons.
The Anthony School
7700 Ohio St., Little Rock
501.225.6629 | anthonyschool.org/summer.aspx
Summer Adventures Day Camp
Dates: June 2 – July 25
Ages: rising pre-K4 – 4th grade (pre-K4 and kindergarten attendees must be enrolled at TAS)
Cost: $230
Day campers will enjoy water play, arts and crafts, science and engineering experiences, physical activity and more.
Enrichment Camps
Dates: June 2 – July 25 (varies weekly)
Ages: rising pre-K4 – 9th grade
Cost: varies
Kids can enjoy a variety of activities like science, drama, art, cooking and much more.
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
501 E. Ninth St., Little Rock
501.372.4000 | arkmfa.org
Dates: June 9 – Aug. 1
Ages: rising K-12th grade
Cost: $130-160 members / $160-200 non-members
Build your budding artist’s personal summer camp schedule using AMFA’s weekly half-day and full-day class options to explore drawing, painting, acting, playwriting and more.
Ballet Arkansas
520 Main St., Little Rock
501.223.5150 | balletarkansas.org/spring-summer-camps
Story Time Dance Camp
Dates: June 9-13, 16-20, 23-27
Ages: 4-7
Cost: $175
Step into a world of wonder with enchanting dance programs for ages 4-5 and 6-7. This week-long experience brings beloved fairy tales and classical ballets to life, from the magical fairies of “The Nutcracker” to the enchanting adventures of Cinderella.
Junior Intensive
Dates: June 9-13, 23-27
Ages: 8-10
Cost: $250
Fun-filled weeks of dance training taught by professional dancers of Ballet Arkansas. Make new friends, perfect technique, learn choreography in a variety of dance disciplines and perform for families and friends.
Summer Intensive & Summer Intensive Boot Camp
Dates: July 7-11, July 21 – Aug. 1
Ages: 10-21
Cost: $400-850
Train in multiple disciplines with a distinguished faculty consisting of the artistic staff and dancers of Ballet Arkansas and celebrated guests at the UA Little Rock Center for Performing Arts.
Camp Aldersgate
2000 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock
501.225.1444 | campaldersgate.net
Medical Camps
Dates: weeklong sessions June-July
Ages: 6-18 (varies by camp)
Cost: sliding scale based on income
Participate in traditional camp activities in an inclusive environment for children with various medical conditions such as muscular dystrophy, spinal disorders, diabetes and chronic health conditions.
KOTA Camps
Dates: June 22-27, July 6-11
Ages: 6-18
Cost: sliding scale based on income
Children with intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities are encouraged to bring a sibling or friend to experience camp in a fun and inclusive environment.
Young Adult Camp
Dates: July 13-18
Ages: 19-40
Cost: sliding scale based on income
Young adults with intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities are invited to enjoy camaraderie and adventure.
Camp Mitchell
10 Camp Mitchell Road, Morrilton
501.727.5451 l campmitchell.org
Dates: June 15-20, July 6-10, 13-18 & July 27 – Aug. 1
Ages: 7-18
Cost: $600
Located atop Petit Jean Mountain, Camp Mitchell’s residential youth camps embrace nature, arts, play, inclusivity and many other Episcopalian values. Each week serves a different age group. All are welcome.
Camp Tanako
4301 Hwy. 290, Hot Springs
501.262.2600 | tanako.org
Overnight Camps
Dates: June – July
Ages: rising 1st-12th grade
Cost: $280-700
Join a variety of overnight camps by age, located on Lake Catherine in Hot Springs.
Day Camps
Dates: June – July
Ages: rising 1st-5th grade
Cost: $150
Monday through Friday, day camps provide lunch and are located on Lake Catherine.
Family Adventure Camp
Dates: July 1-4
Ages: all
Cost: $420
Bring the whole family for an unplugged week on Lake Catherine.
The Decker School
25706 Hwy. 365, North Little Rock
501.613.7232 | thedeckerschool.org/summer-day-camps
Summer Day Camps
Dates: June 2 – Aug. 1
Ages: kindergarten and older
Cost: varies
Explore art, cooking, dance, board games, outdoor fun, drama and more.
Episcopal Collegiate School
1701 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501.372.1194 | episcopalcollegiate.org/student-experience/summer-at-the-e
Summer at the E
Dates: June 2 – Aug. 1
Ages: 4 – rising 6th grade
Cost: $280 full day / $175 half day (per week)
Dive into adventure with Discovery Camps and elevate your skills with Enrichment Camps.
Ferncliff
1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock
501.821.3063 | ferncliff.org
Day Camp
Dates: Monday-Friday, June 2 – Aug. 8
Ages: rising 1st-8th grade
Cost: $319-$389
Ferncliff campers swim, hike, canoe, play, create and make new friends.
Overnight Camp
Dates: Sunday-Friday, June 8 – Aug. 1
Ages: rising 3rd-12th grade
Cost: $599-$799
Help your camper expand their independence through a week away from home at Ferncliff Camp.
Day Camp + Overnight Experience
Dates: July 7-11, 14-18
Ages: rising 1st-5th grade
Cost: $349-$419
With this hybrid camp, spend your days at Ferncliff Day Camp with one night away from home.
Lake Nixon
18500 Cooper Orbit Road, Little Rock
501.744.8878 | lakenixon.com
Summer Day Camp
Dates: June 3 – Aug. 8
Ages: 6-14 (kindergarten – 8th grade)
Cost: $250-305 (middle school $25 more per week) Find outdoor friendship and fun just minutes away. Bus transportation and extended hours are available. Multi-week and multi-sibling discounts are available for early registrations.
Little Rock Climbing Center
12120 Colonel Glenn Road, Ste. 7000, Little Rock 501.227.9500 | littlerockclimbing.com
Dates: June 9-13 & 16-20, July 14-18 & 21-25
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $165-180
Summer day camps are from 9 a.m. to noon where kids will learn the fundamentals of the sport of climbing.
Little Rock Zoo
1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock
501.661.7220 | littlerockzoo.com/learn/zoofari-day-camps
Cinema Safari
Dates: June 2-6, July 7-11
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $230 members / $265 non-members
Discover the magic of nature through the lens of your favorite movie worlds.
Survival Skills
Dates: June 9-13, July 14-18
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $230 members / $265 non-members
From weather events to seasons and temperature changes, campers will take on nature’s wildest challenges.
Game On
Dates: June 16-20, July 21-25
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $230 members / $265 non-members
Explore connections between creatures in your favorite game realms to animals in the real world.
Muddy Pig Studio
11525 Cantrell Road, Ste. 912, Little Rock
501.414.0804 | muddypigstudio.com
Dates: June – July
Ages: 8-14
Cost: $215
Is your kiddo crazy about clay? Muddy Pig is, too. This three-day camp introduces campers to throwing, trimming and glazing their own work with help from instructors. Beginners welcome.
Museum of Discovery
500 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock
501.537.3073 | museumofdiscovery.org/summer-camps
Dates: June 2 – Aug. 1
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $325 members / $350 non-members
Discovery Camps are fun and educational with exciting themes like Hogwarts, YouTube, Pokémonology and more.
Painted Pig Studio
5611 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock
501.280.0553 | paintedpigstudio.com
Dates: June – July
Ages: 3-6 & 1st-8th grade
Cost: $55+
Choose from Lil’ Piggy Camps for ages 3-6, Camp PIG workshops and weeklong camps for grades 1-8. Projects include pottery, canvas, mixed media and clay. Make some friends, memories and messes.
Rock City Dance Center
11525 Cantrell Road, Ste. 105, Little Rock
501.225.6833 | rcdancecenter.com/littlerocksummer
Defying Gravity: The Emerald City Adventures Wicked Camp
Dates: Aug. 4-7
Ages: 3-10
Cost: $190
Step into the magic of Oz and dance like you’ve never danced before. Get ready for high-energy choreography, creative storytelling and defying gravity.
Aloha! Moana, Lilo & Stitch Beach Camp
Dates: June 30 – July 3
Ages: 3-10
Cost: $190
Set sail for an island adventure. Dance to tropical beats with hula-inspired moves and ocean-worthy grooves. Sunshine, adventure and magic await.
Paw Patrol Dance Academy
Dates: July 7-10
Ages: 2-3
Cost: $100
No job is too big, no dancer is too small. Join Chase, Skye and the crew for dancing, jumping and playful rescue missions in this action-packed camp.
UA Little Rock STEM Education Center
2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock
ualr.edu/stemcenter
Engineering Scholars Program
Dates: June 15-21
Ages: 8th-11th grade
Cost: free
This residential program provides exposure to hands-on engineering projects, plant trips and interaction with industry engineers, as well as collegiate counseling and advising sessions. Students can expect academic and lab sessions on various engineering disciplines, including robotics.
National Summer Transportation Institute
Dates: July 13-25
Ages: 8th-11th grade
Cost: free
The NSTI Program explores civil engineering, construction and transportation safety through hands-on engineering projects, field trips and interaction with department of transportation professionals. The residential program features academic and lab sessions on various engineering disciplines, including bridge construction.
Girls Who CODE
Dates: July 28 – Aug. 1
Ages: 7th-8th grade
Cost: free
This camp features hands-on instruction, seminars and plant trips for girls interested in the fields of computer science, information science and web design. Attendees will develop an understanding of (and learn methods to overcome) obstacles and difficulties faced by women in a male-dominated occupation.
UA-Pulaski Technical College
3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock
501.907.6670 | uaptc.edu/community-education
Youth Baking & Culinary Camps
Dates: June 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27
Ages: 6-9 & 10-17
Cost: $375
From cooking to baking and decorating, learn to love your food at the UA-PTC Culinary Institute.
Performing & Visual Arts Camp
Dates: July 14-17
Ages: 6-9, 10-14
Cost: $325
Dive into acting, storytelling, stagecraft and really shine on stage at the UA-PTC CHARTS Theater.
Tech Sciences Camps
Dates: July 21-24
Ages: rising 10th-12th grade
Cost: $200
Explore welding, robotics, 3D printing/CNC and much more in the UA-PTC Technical sciences camps.
The Vines Center/Arkansas 4H
1 Four H Way, Little Rock
501.821.6884 | 4h.uada.edu/programs/4h-center
Arkansas Outdoor School Summer Day Camp
Dates: June – August
Ages: 9-13
Cost: $300-380
AOS Summer Day Camp offers outdoor recreational programming, environmental education and summer fun.
Vivaldi Music Academy
400 N. Bowman Road, Ste. 1, Little Rock
501.777.9578 | vivaldimusicacademy.com
Music Explorers
Dates: June 9-13, July 14-19
Ages: 4-6
Cost: $280
This week, young campers explore music through play and interactive activities, discovering rhythm, melody and musical joy.
Rising Stars
Dates: June 23-27
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $280
Allowing kids to dive deeper into music, this week features different instruments and group performances.
Wolfe Street Foundation
2000 Aldersgate Road
501.372.5662 | wolfestreet.org/yep
Camp Thrive: Youth Empowerment Project
Dates: Aug. 15-17
Ages: 13-17
Cost: $425 (income-based financial assistance available)
Camp Thrive is the ultimate back-to-school kickoff, giving students a final summer adventure while setting them up for success. Held the first weekend of the school year, this camp blends classic outdoor fun like campfires, games and team challenges with skill-building for a strong start. Through engaging activities, campers reinforce healthy habits, practice values-based decision-making and learn to make positive choices while standing strong against negative peer pressure. It’s a place to reset, recharge and step into the new school year with confidence, leadership skills and a solid foundation to thrive in school and beyond.
The Wonder Place
10301 N. Rodney Parham Road, Ste. E2, Little Rock
501.225.4050 | thewonderplace.com/camp-wonder
Camp Wonder
Dates: TBD
Ages: 3-10 (must be potty trained)
Cost: $150-225
Create, play and wonder this summer at TWP. Multiple sessions, times and member discounts are available.
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