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Arkansas 4-H Camps
Senior Programs (14-19 years old)

4-H Technology Camp. U of A University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service

4-H Technology Camp

Ages: 9-12* and 13-18*
When: July

Are you interested in Technology?  Do you want to work with robots, remote control, and computers?  Then here is your chance.

Application Forms:
Youth             
Adult
Leadership Opportunities

Arkansas 4-H High Adventure

Ages: 14-up*
When: August

Interested in a challenge . . . one that requires outdoor skills in backpacking, fire-building, compass reading, outdoor cookery, safety, and skills in working with other people? Are you interested in a challenge demanding top physical conditioning to take on mountain hikes of 6 to 10 miles carrying a 35- to 50-pound pack?

The High Adventure Program for 4-H youth in Arkansas offers youth and adults those challenges. Campers find that the Arkansas 4-H High Adventure Program provides them with a unique, challenging, rewarding experience that is unsurpassed for building self-confidence, leadership, and teamwork.

Application Forms:
Youth             
Adult

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Adventure Treks

Ages: 14-up*
When: Fall & Spring

If backpacking through the Ozarks, kayaking in the Gulf of Mexico, or running Rapids on the Big Piney sounds exciting to you then 4-H Adventure Treks is your ticket to fun. This program provides you with experienced guides for a weekend of adventure. This program is open to all levels of experience from beginner to the advanced.

Application Forms:
Youth             
Adult

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Leadership Opportunities

Are you looking for a chance to build your leadership experience?  Why not become a counselor for one or all of these great camps. 

Forestry and Wildlife Camp Counselor
CAPS Counselor
State Camp Counselor
Entrepreneurship Camp Counselor

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Family Boatbuilding

Ages: All Ages
When: September

Arkansas 4-H Family Boatbuilding is a program designed for older 4-Hers and their parents to become involved in an exciting and educational program. Participants will each build a 16-foot wooden canoe and learn the techniques to use it safely on Arkansas waterways. Participants will construct the canoe and be able to float it by the end of the weekend.

For More Information contact:

Shannon Caldwell
#1 4-H Way
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821- 6884
scaldwell@uaex.edu

Application Forms:
Youth             
Adult

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* Age as of January 1


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