Soirée Kids: Summer Camp Guide 2023

Outdoor adventures, hands-on science experiments, fine art projects — here’s how to make this the best summer yet.

Pro tip: Sign up early!

ACANSA SPRING BREAK DANCE WORKSHOPS
520 Main St., Little Rock
501.223.5150 | balletarkansas.org/spring-summer-camps

DATES: March 20-24
AGES: 9-18
COST: Free

Dancers are invited to join Ballet Arkansas during Spring Break for a series of dance workshops for the Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced dancer, taught by the professional dancers of BA. Sponsored by ACANSA.

 

ACCESS Academic Prep Summer Camp
1500 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.org/evaluation-resources/academic-prep-summer-camp

DATES: June 13-29 & July 18-28
AGES: Rising 1st-3rd graders (June session); Rising kindergarteners (July session)
COST: $385

Don’t let summer break bring the “summer slide.” Rising kindergarten through 3rd graders will participate in an age-appropriate course to reinforce required grade-level skills in reading, writing, spelling and more.

 

The Anthony School Summer Adventures
7700 Ohio St., Little Rock
501.225.6629 | anthonyschool.org

DATES: June 5-July 28
AGES: 1st grade & up (Day Camps); PreK3 & up (Enrichment Camps)
COST: Varies; See website for more details and to register.

Art, drama, salsa dancing, sports performance, woodworking and more! Day camps (1st & up) and enrichment camps (PreK3 & up) are available. Check our website for a variety of weekly enrichment camps.

 

arkansas museum of fine arts
501 E. Ninth St., Little Rock
501.372.4000 | arkmfa.org

Junior Arts Academy
DATES: Monday, June 12 to Friday, June 23, 2023
AGES: Rising 1st-4th graders
COST: $452 AMFA Members / $565 Non-members

This two-week immersive program welcomes students to explore creativity through the visual and performing arts.

Youth Studio Series
DATES: Monday, June 26 to Friday, July 28, 2023
AGES: Rising 1st-12th graders
COST: $100-$180 AMFA Members / $120-$220 Non-members

Let your student discover their artistic potential during
one-week classes in drawing, performing and more.

 

ballet arkansas SUMMER CAMPS
520 Main St., Little Rock
501.223.5150 | balletarkansas.org/spring-summer-camps

Story Time Dance Camp
DATES: June 12-16 & June 19-23
AGES: 4-6
COST: $175

From “Sleeping Beauty” to “Swan Lake,” this camp includes dance classes and storytelling centered around the most beloved fairy tales and classical ballets. Includes performance for family.

Junior Intensive
DATES: June 12-16 & June 19-23
AGES: 7-9
COST: $250

Fun filled weeks of dance training taught by professional dancers of BA. 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 10-28
AGES: 10-21
COST: $375-$800

Train in multiple disciplines with a distinguished faculty consisting of the Artistic Staff and dancers of BA, and celebrated guests at UA-Little Rock Center for Performing Arts.

 

Camp Aldersgate Inc.
2000 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock
501.225.1444 | campaldersgate.net

DATES: Weeklong sessions from June-Aug. & weekend sessions Sept.-May
AGES: 6-26
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.

 

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS SPRING BREAK CAMP
1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock
501.223.5150 | balletarkansas.org/spring-summer-camps

DATES: March 20-24
AGES: 6-12
COST: $400

Join Ballet Arkansas and Little Rock Zoo for the experience of a lifetime during Spring Break week! Campers will explore the magical world of the Little Rock Zoo, meet ambassador animals, and get moving with professional dancers from Ballet Arkansas.

 

Ferncliff
1720 Ferncliff Road, Little Rock
501.821.3063 | ferncliff.org

Overnight Camp
DATES: Weeklong Sessions, June 11-Aug. 4
AGES: 6-18
COST: Varies depending on program and tier chosen, $535-$675/week

Ferncliff offers a week of camp activities, faith development, and a tight-knit small group experience!

Ferncliff Day Camp
DATES: Weeklong Sessions, June 4-Aug. 4
AGES: 6-13
COST: Varies depending on program and tier chosen, $279-$329/week

At Ferncliff, campers explore nature, try new things, grow their faith, and have a blast!

 

iCODE SPRING BREAK CAMPS

Learn Game Coding while enjoying the Spring Break!

15400 Chenal Pkwy., Ste. 150, Little Rock
501.242.5504 | icodeschool.com/littlerock/camps

DATES: March 20-24
AGES: 7-14
COST: $155-$389

Minecraft: Modding Adventure!
Roblox Editor: Create and Code Your World!
Roblox Creator: Battle Royale!
Enroll now! Seats are limited.

 

LITTLE ROCK CLIMBING CENTER
12120 Colonel Glenn Road, Ste. 7000, Little Rock
501.227.9500 | littlerockclimbingcenter.com

DATES: June 5-9, June 12-16, July 10-14, July 17-21
AGES: 7-12
COST: $160

Summer Camps at LRCC for children ages 7-12. Day camps are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., where kids will learn the fundamentals of climbing. Climbing is a sport that they can enjoy for a lifetime!

 

LITTLE ROCK ZOO
1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock
501.661.7200 | littlerockzoo.com/learn/zoofari-day-camps/

DATES: Spring Break Camp: March 20-24, 2023; Summer Camps: June 5-July 28, 2023
AGES: 6-12
COST: Varied

Join us for a wild and fun-filled time at Zoofari camp! Campers will experience up-close animal interactions, hands-on activities, and make new friends while learning about wildlife and conservation.

 

MUDDY PIG STUDIO
11525 Cantrell Road, Ste. 912, Little Rock
501.414.0804 | muddypigstudio.com

DATES: June and July TBA
AGES: 8-14 years
COST: $295

Is your kiddo crazy about clay? We are too! Our 5-day camp introduces campers to throwing, trimming, and glazing their own work with help from instructors. Beginners welcome!

 

Museum of Discovery
500 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock
501.396.7050 | museumofdiscovery.org/summer-camps/

Camp Shrek
DATES: June 5-9
AGES: 6-7
COST: $325 member/$350 non-member per week

This “once upon a time” adventure will have slime and other messy fairy tale-worthy experiments.

Movie Magic Sampler
DATES: July 17-21
AGES: 8-9
COST: $325 member/$350 non-member per week

Travel to Hogwarts, Gotham City and a galaxy far, far away for daily science lessons!

CSI: Discovery
DATES: July 10-14
AGES: 10-12
COST: $325 member/$350 non-member per week

Only science can crack this whodunit case!

 

OZARK MISSION PROJECT
St. Paul United Methodist Church 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock
479.212.8017 | ozarkmissionproject.org/omp101

DATES: July 10-12
AGES: Rising 5th and 6th Grade
COST: $125

OMP 101 is a fun-packed, 3-day mission experience full of fellowship and games, tool and construction training to complete minor projects for community members, and exposure to incredible local nonprofits.

 

PAINTED PIG STUDIO
5611 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock
501.280.0553 | paintedpigstudio.com

DATES: June and July TBA
AGES: 3-6 and Grades 1st-8th
COST: Starting at $55

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. Let’s make some friends, memories and messes!

 



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