From cooking lessons to science experiments to old-fashioned, outdoor fun, make summer 2022 the best yet with help from our ultimate guide to camps and classes in the Little Rock metro.
Pro tip: Sign up early!
The Anthony School Summer Adventures
7700 Ohio St., Little Rock
501.225.6629 | anthonyschool.org
DATES: June 6-Aug. 5
AGES: PreK4 & up
COST: Varies; See website for more details and to register.
Day campers will enjoy water play, science experiments, arts & crafts, fitness & physical activity and more! Students can enroll in day camp, specialty camps or both.
Camp Aldersgate Inc.
2000 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock
501.225.1444 | campaldersgate.net
DATES: Weekly camps from June-August
AGES: 6-18
COST: Sliding scale based on income. Tuition assistance available.
Week-long residential camps for children with medical diagnoses. Camp provides the opportunity for campers to meet peers who share similar experiences, while also having fun in a camp setting.
Eggshells
5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. K, Little Rock
501.664.6900 | eggshellskitchencompany.com
Kids Cook!
DATES: July 25-29, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (morning)
AGES: 9-12
COST: $300
DATES: July 25-29, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (afternoon)
AGES: 9-12
COST: $300
Campers will receive hands-on training in the kitchen along with cooking and food preparation skills.
Ferncliff
1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock
501.821.3063 | ferncliff.org
DATES OF CAMPS: June 5-Aug. 12
AGES: 4-18
COST: Varies depending on camp program and chosen tier
At Ferncliff campers explore nature, try new things, grow their faith, and have a blast! With overnight, day, and preschool options, there’s something for everyone. Come join the fun!
Life Launch @ Hendrix College
1600 Washington Ave., Conway
501.450.1279 | hendrix.edu
DATES: June 5-10, 2022
AGES: Rising high school juniors and seniors
COST: $850, $1,000, or $1,200 (you choose your tuition amount)
Explore career planning and experience college life in this new one-week residential program at Hendrix College for rising high school juniors and seniors. Life Launch features mentoring and teaching from Hendrix faculty and staff as well as learning from professionals in their fields. Let us help YOU plan your next steps.
Museum of Discovery
500 President Clinton Ave., Ste. 150, Little Rock
501.396.7050 | museumofdiscovery.org
Mess Makers
DATES: June 13-17 and July 11-15
AGES: 6-8
COST: $275 member/$300 non-member per camp
We’re doing the bubbly, slimy and explosive science “experiments” that can’t be done at home!
CodeBots
DATES: June 20-24
AGES: 10-12
COST: $275 member/$300 non-member per camp
Robots + Coding = BEST WEEK EVER! We’ll build and code a variety of robots.
Wizards, Muggles & Science
DATES: June 6-10 (ages 6-8) & Aug. 1-5 (ages 8-10)
COST: $275 member/$300 non-member per camp
We’ll study science that seems magical, brew butterbeer, explore incredible creatures and mix potions!
Tasha Teaches Spanish-Camp Unidad
417 Main St., Little Rock
870.949.9566 | tashateachesspanish.com
DATES: March 21-25
AGES: Grades K-3rd
COST: $50/day
Camp Unidad is a language and culture experience that will open your child’s ears, eyes and minds to the beauty of the Spanish language and those who speak it.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock | 501.916.6290
For additional information, please visit ualr.edu.
Engineering Scholars Program
DATES: June 12-18
AGES: Grades 8-11
COST: Free
The program strives to increase the number of students entering engineering in Arkansas through exposure to hands-on projects, plant trips and interaction with industry engineers.
Transportation Engineering Institute
DATES: June 12-24
AGES: Grades 8-11
COST: Free
A fun and interactive two-week residential program for high school students that explores various transportation fields and careers (land, water, air, and safety).
Windstream Girls CODE
DATES: July 17-22
AGES: Grades 8-9
COST: Free
Motivates girls to enter fields of computer science, information science, or web design, and learn how to overcome and remove potential obstacles in a male-dominated field.