Summer Camps

Inside Engineering Camp

Grades 6-7

Days of the week: Monday - Friday

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m. (Drop off- 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.; Pick Up - 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.)

Date: July 20-24, 2026

Cost: $250 (snacks, T-shirt, insurance and other camp-related expenses provided)

Lunch is NOT provided. Remember to bring your own lunch. If this poses a financial challenge, please reach out to us before the camp starts so we can explore alternative arrangements.

Fees are due upon registration, but scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Don't let finances stand in the way of a memorable camp experience!

Please call us at 479-575-5657 or email engrcamp@uark.edu with any questions.

Let the games begin at the 2026 Engineering Olympics Inside Engineering camp! This summer, campers will experience the thrill of competition as they take on Olympic-inspired engineering challenges that blend creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. From designing devices that simulate athletic feats to tackling STEM-based obstacles, participants will work in teams to earn medals in invention, strategy, and teamwork. With each challenge, campers will build critical thinking skills, explore diverse engineering disciplines, and celebrate the spirit of innovation. Here every camper has the chance to become a champion of engineering!

Mini Makers Camp (ages 8-16)This camp is full - please call Genie at 870-391-3159 to add your child to the waitlist

Instructor: Genie Allen

Day of the week: Tuesday - Thursday

Date: July 7 - 9, 2026

Time: 1 pm - 4:30 pm

Cost: $95 (supplies included)

Are you a maker that just loves all things mini? If you love crafting on a small scale, Mini Makers Camp will be just right for you! In this camp we will make miniatures using a variety of materials and methods. Learn handcrafting skills to make small furniture and décor and painting techniques to create textures. Learn how to sculpt small food and dishes, and how to stitch small pillows, bedding and other soft goods for interiors. Ages 8-16; class size is limited so please do not sign up your child unless they are seriously interested in this camp.

Sew & Style Camp (ages 8-16) This camp is full - please call Genie at 870-391-3159 to add your child to the waitlist

Instructor: Genie Allen

Day of the week: Monday - Thursday

Date: July 13 - 16, 2026

Time: 1 pm - 4:30 pm

Cost: $125 (supplies included)

Do you wish you could make clothes for yourself that are cute & comfortable? Discover the joy and freedom of expression that can come with sewing your own pieces that fit you well! We will focus on sewing a skirt, shorts, or pajama pants with an elastic or drawstring waistband. For sewists with machine-sewing experience: you need to have taken a machine-sewing class with Genie or be able to show proficiency on your machine. Ages 8-16; class size is limited so please do not sign up your child unless they are seriously interested in this camp.

Figure Drawing Camps (grades 3rd-6th & 7th-12th)

Instructor: Candace Snow

Day of the week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Date: July 7 – 9, 2026

Time: 8:00 – 11:30 am (grades 3rd-6th); 1:00 – 4:30 pm (grades 7th-12th)

Cost: $95 (supplies included)

Learn how to draw the human figure in a life-like way. No matter your skill level, we can show you how to build confidence and create an expressive figure with gesture drawing, proportions, and posing. We will also cover how to draw portraits from different angles, hair styles, hands, and clothing. In this camp, we will be doing many sketches and as a final project, we will complete an illustration of a person or character.