☀️ What’s Happening This Summer? Conway Camp List Circulates on Facebook
Parents across Conway are already prepping for summer — and this year’s camp lineup is shaping up to be one of the best yet.
A local mom asked:
“Anyone know of summer camps for kids around here? Looking for options before they fill up.”
Within hours, the comment section turned into a full-blown resource thread, with dozens of parents and organizers chiming in with links, schedules, and tips for camps across Faulkner County.
🏕️ Top Conway-Area Camps Mentioned
1. Hendrix College Summer Programs
📍 Hendrix College
🌐 Hendrix Summer Programs
Academic and arts-based camps for grades 3–10. Options include Young Writers Workshop, science camps, and coding bootcamps.
“My son LOVED the writing camp last year — signing up again!”
2. Conway Parks & Recreation Camps
📍 Don Owen Sports Complex
🌐 Conway Parks & Rec
Offers sports-focused day camps, including basketball, soccer, and general summer rec programs.
“Affordable and always well-run. My kids are worn out (in the best way) by pickup.”
3. Faulkner County 4-H Camp
📍 Loco Ropes, Mountain View (overnight)
🌐 Faulkner County 4-H
An outdoor camp with canoeing, archery, STEM, and leadership activities for ages 9–15.
“My oldest still talks about 4-H camp. It’s a rite of passage!”
4. Conway Symphony Orchestra Kids’ Camp
📍 UCA Campus
🌐 Conway Symphony Youth Programs
Perfect for young musicians looking to learn new instruments or sharpen their skills.
“Great intro to music and the instructors are so encouraging.”
5. Summer Camps at The Art School
📍 Downtown Conway
🌐 The Art School
Creative-focused camps offering painting, drawing, and mixed media sessions by age group.
“We had art all over the fridge last year — worth every penny.”
📅 Tips for Parents
- Register early — many camps fill up by early May.
- Ask about scholarships — several programs offer financial aid or sliding scale tuition.
- Coordinate with friends — carpooling makes it easier and more fun for the kids.
- Check for extended hours if you need coverage beyond 9–3.
🔍 Still Looking?
Other suggestions from locals included:
- UCA STEM & Robotics Camps – uca.edu/stem
- CrossFit Conway Youth Summer Sessions – crossfitconway.com
- Summer Musical Theater Camp at Red Curtain Theatre – redcurtaintheatre.com
📣 Join the Conversation
The full list is being compiled by community members in this Facebook thread, and many parents are bookmarking it as a go-to resource.
“This thread is gold — thank you to everyone who dropped links!”
“I just signed up for three of these. Conway really does come through!”