 4-H Arkansas Outdoor School (AOS)
Summer Day Camp
Want something fun, exciting, and educational for your children
this summer? Not sure where to look? Then check out 4-H Summer
Day Camp.
 The Arkansas Outdoor School summer day camps, based at the C.A.
Vines 4-H Center west of Little Rock, provide an exciting chance for
campers age 7-12 to get outside, have fun and discover the world
around them.
The center is comprised of more than 220 acres of fields,
forests, creeks and a six-acre flat-water lake. Camps are staffed by
outdoor education professionals with a passion for connecting young
people with nature.
Each session has a maximum ratio of 10 campers to one staff
member, and all activities are designed to emphasize teamwork,
self-esteem, communication and cooperation.
Core Programs
No matter which Core Program you choose, campers will enjoy
activities such as canoeing, archery, swimming, rock climbing,
hiking and arts and crafts.
Mystery Camp
June 25-29
Have you ever wondered how super-sleuth Sherlock
Holmes solved mysteries and caught the bad guys? Well, in this camp
you will learn some of the same techniques he used, such as how to
fingerprint, identify clues, use scientific principles and
ultimately solve several mysteries CSI-style. This is a great camp
for anyone who likes to explore and use their imagination along with
their intellect.
Camp Discovery
June 11–15 and July 23-27
This camp is all about discovering the wonders of
nature. Hiking through the woods, stomping in the streams and
digging in the dirt are just a few ways we will get up-close and
personal with the great diversity of life here in the Natural State.
Topics may include reptiles and amphibians, flowers, trees, insects,
mammals, geology and birds. It’s going to be wild!
Sports of All Sorts
June 11-15 and July 23-27
Come play all day! Whether it’s ultimate Frisbee,
kickball, water balloon volleyball, basketball or Wiffle ball, this
camp will emphasize cooperation, sportsmanship, communication,
self-esteem and fitness. If your children like to play sports and
games, then “Sports of All Sorts” is their kind of camp.
Busy Builders Camp
July 9-13 and July 30-August 3
New for 2012! This camp is designed for our
younger campers, 7-9 year-olds. If you like putting things together,
using your hands and being creative, then there is only one place to
be this summer: Camp Construct. We will design, build and use things
like rockets, rafts, toys and tools. Everything will be provided, so
no need to run down to Home Depot.
Camp Construct
July 9-13 and July 30-August 3
New for 2012! This camp is for our older
campers, 10-12 year-olds. If you want to take your building and
creativity to the next level, then this is your camp. We will be
designing and building more involved projects using more advanced
tools and techniques. Some project may include soap-box racers and
catapults. Fun and creativity go hand-in-hand in this camp.
Outdoor Skills
June 25-29 and July 16-20
Want to build a shelter with what’s at hand, or find
your way through the woods without a compass? If so, then this is
your kind of camp. Outdoor Skills campers will learn skills such as
archery, water purification, compass work, outdoor cooking, fishing
and canoeing — just to name a few. The session ends with a
challenging and fun skills test completed by teams of campers. If
your campers are interested in the outdoors, then they will love
this camp.
Science in Action
June 18-22
If you like to investigate, discover, explore and
experiment, then this camp is for you. We will take a look at
everyday myths and ideas, and try to prove or “bust” them using
scientific principles and techniques. Add canoeing, rock climbing
and daily swim time, and you have a great opportunity to combine
fun, friendship and learning.
Teen Camp
June 18-22 and July 16-20
New for 2012! This camp is for
13-15-year-olds who have “aged out” of the regular day camp program
but still want to have an engaging, fun and active summer
experience. This camp will feature more age-appropriate activities
and challenges, including a day in our ExCEL program. An additional
fee of $30 will be added to your camp fees. The $30 goes to cover
the ExCEL program costs, and does not go to the AOS Day Camp. For
more about the ExCEL program, please go to:
http://www.arkansas4hcenter.org/excel/ . Campers will also have
a chance to learn skills such as Geocaching with GPS, rock climbing
on our outdoor tower, field archery and hiking/backpacking. Don’t
miss out on this new and exciting opportunity for your teens.
2012 Calendar/Rates
- Full Camp
$245 – 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. (all camps run
Monday – Friday)
- Option 2: $195 – 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (morning
activities + core program)
- Option 3: $155 – 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (core program
only)
- Option 4: $200 – 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (core program
plus afternoon activities)
- Transportation: ONLY for Full Camp on the following
dates, $35 per child: June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13 and July
16-20.
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Drop-off and pickup is at the I-430/I-630 commuter parking
lot. The van will arrive at 7:30 a.m. and leave at 8:00 a.m.;
the van will
arrive at 5:00 p.m. and children should be picked up by 5:30
p.m.. There will be an additional charge of $10.00 per 10
minutes for children not picked up by 5:30 p.m.
Register your campers before April 23, 2012 and receive the
early bird discount of $15. Rates are per-week, per-camper.
A deposit of $35 is required with your registration. The
balance of your camp fees must be paid in full by the start date of
your camp session. Please mail this
registration
form (PDF),
health/activity form (MSWord),
code of
conduct (PDF) and check (made payable to CES) as soon as
possible.
Camp fee (less $35 deposit fee) will be refunded if
cancellation is at least two weeks’ prior to your session start
date. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than two
weeks before your session start date.
Camper enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please email us at
daycamp@uaex.edu with any questions you may have. Thank you for
your interest in our Summer Day Camp program. We look forward to
seeing your camper here at the 4-H center for a summer to remember.
What to bring each day
- Lunch and drink
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit and towel
- Water bottle
- Weather appropriate clothing
(we will be outside everyday)
- Flat, closed-toed shoes
(we will be walking in the woods everyday)
Optional
- Insect repellant
- Camera
- Hat
We have a refrigerator so drinks and lunches can be kept cool. A
snack and drink will be provided daily.
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