Arkansas 4-H Camps
COVID-19 Notes:
The AR 4-H Camps office has returned to the office on a limited basis. When not in
the office we will be working remotely. The best way to contact me will still be
via email, Messenger, cell phone/text.
UPDATE: We have been monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and will continue to
do so. As of right now we will not be holding any face to face camps until further
notice. We plan to continue our weekly virtual camp sessions for the time being (see
below). While virtual camps are not ideal because they don't provide the in person
connections that make camp important we want to continue to serve our camp families
to the best of our abilities during this time. We are making our decisions in order
to keep our camp families and staff healthy and safe. Thank you for your patience
and understanding.
I will be conducting weekly VIRTUAL CAMPS on Wednesday afternoons. I will post a
supplies list the Friday before the session. I will host these sessions via Zoom.
Anyone is welcome to join. I have links listed beside some supplies. These links
are for reference to the material. Most supplies can be purchased for several different
sources. Please keep price and your health in mind when ordering. Several places
are offering free shipping or curbside pick up. I encourage you to shop around.
You do not need to have all the supplies in order to join the virtual session. We
will continue our weekly sessions at least until August 19. After that we will continue
to host virtual sessions on a less frequent basis.
We are also hosting 4-H Campfire Fridays every Friday. Take a break and enjoy the
great outdoors while you are quarantined at home. Post pics on our social media pages
or use the #AR4HCampfireFriday.
We had been hosting a Virtual Campfire monthly throughout the Spring & Summer. We
hosted our final Virtual Campfire of the summer on July 24. We will continue to host
Virtual Campfires but on a less frequent basis. Check back for dates and times.
To receive updates follow us on Facebook and Instagram (AR 4-H Camps) and Twitter
(Arkansas 4-H Camps).
Weekly Virtual Camp Sessions:
Be sure to keep supplies out of reach of small children or pets. Youth be sure to get permission/supervision when using items that could be harmful or extremely messy (scissors/lighters/paint/etc.).
Session Date: March 25, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recording: https://youtu.be/pJZHcctHmEE
Session Supplies:
- 550 Paracord (single color, approximately 10 feet)
- 1/2" buckle - https://www.walmart.com/ip/48-Pack-ASR-Outdoor-Paracord-Bracelet-Buckle-Set-Black-15mm-5-Inch/901811066
- Small S-biner (optional, would replace 1/2" buckle) - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nite-Ize-KeyRack-Stainless-Steel-S-biner/33987529
- Scissors (safety scissors will not work)
- Lighter
Session Date: April 1, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recording: https://youtu.be/CuHktLUUxsE
Session Supplies:
- Acrylic Paint (3+ colors)
- Variety of circular objects with different diameters that you can dip in paint (ex: pencil with flat eraser, q-tip, dowel rod, etc)
- Object to Paint (what it is is your choice, pre-prep if needed, black makes a good base coat but base it on the other colors you choose)
- Paint tray (or paper plate/etc to pour paint into)
- Pencil/Ruler/Compass (optional)
- Clear finishing spray (your choice, optional)
Session Date: April 8, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Session Supplies:
- 3 feet of 1/4" Paramax Paracord (or 6 feet of 550 paracord)
- 20 feet of 550 paracord
- Tapered tumbler
- Lighter
- Ruler/Tape measure
- Scissors (safety scissors will not work)
Session Date: April 15, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Session Supplies:
- Grosgrain Ribbon (1/2 - 1 inch wide) - approximately 5 1/2 inches long
- Buttons (3/4" flat)
- Sewing Needle
- Thread
- Scissors (safety scissors will not work)
Session Date: April 22, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recorded video coming soon.
Session Supplies:
- Acrylic Paint (at least 2 colors)
- Pouring medium (floetrol or white school glue)
- Water
- Canvas (6" x 6" or larger or other object to paint)
- Push Pins (will act as feet for your canvas)
- Silicone (drip oil)
- Gloves (food safety variety)
- Something to catch the mess under your canvas
- Disposable cups (multiple sizes - small bathroom and at least 16 oz)
- Clear finishing spray (optional)
Session Date: April 29, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recorded video coming soon.
Session Supplies:
- Heavy Cream (take out of fridge about an hour before the session)
- Glass Jar with Lid (canning/baby food jar/etc - 8-16 oz works well)
- 3 small containers for storage (can be jars also)
- 1 medium/large mixing bowl
- 1 small mixing bowl
- Salt (approximately 1 tablespoon, optional)
- Honey (approximately 1/4 cup, optional)
- Powdered Sugar (approximately 1/4 cup, optional)
- Ground Cinnamon (approximately 1 teaspoon, optional)
- Gloves (food service variety, optional)
- Measuring spoons/cups (optional)
- Spoon to stir (soup spoon will work well, optional)
Session Date: May 6, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recorded video coming soon.
Session Supplies:
- Baking Soda (1/2 cup)
- Citric Acid (1/4 cup)
- Cornstarch (1/4 cup)
- Epsom Salt (1/4 cup)
- Oil (castor, coconut, or olive) (3 teaspoons)
- Soap Fragrance or Essential Oil (your choice)(1 teaspoon)
- Soap Coloring (or food coloring, optional)
- Water
- Molds (whatever you can find, Ex: soap molds, candy molds, plastic Easter Eggs, etc)
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spoon to stir (soup spoon will work well)
- Packaging (something that will hold what comes out of the mold you select, Ex: cellophane, ribbon, jar, etc)
Session Date: May 13, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recorded video coming soon.
Session Supplies:
- Embroidery Floss (2+ colors)
- Scissors
- Cardboard (approx. 5" x 5")
- Ruler/Tape Measure
- Ink Pen/Marker
Session Date: May 20, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Session Supplies:
- Acrylic Paint (3+ colors)
- Variety of circular objects with different diameters that you can dip in paint (ex: pencil with flat eraser, q-tip, dowel rod, etc)
- Object to Paint (what it is is your choice, pre-prep if needed, black makes a good gase coat but base it on the other colors you choose)
- Paint tray (or paper plate/etc to pour paint into)
- Pencil/Ruler/Compass (optional)
- Clear finishing spray (your choice, optional)
Session Date: May 27, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recorded video coming soon.
Session Supplies:
- Acrylic Paint (several colors)
- 9 Rocks (roughly quarter sized)
- Paint Brush (small)
- Tree Cookie (sanded, roughly 6" or other wooden object)
- Clear finishing spray (your choice, optional)
Session Date: June 3, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recorded video coming soon.
Session Supplies:
- Ring (approximately 6", metal or wood hoop)
- Round Cord/String/Yarn (several feet - color, material is up to you)
- Scissors
- Hot Glue (optional)
- Beads (optional, to fit on your cording)
Session Date: June 10, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recording: https://youtu.be/iI7KvTEsXCg
Notes: I'm noting what supplies I will be using but you can utilize items you already
have.
Session Supplies:
- Beads (3 colors)(I will be using 2 colors of seed beads and 1 color of bugle seed beads)
- String/Beading Wire (Needs to fit through your beads)(I will be using beading wire)
- Scissors/Wire Cutters (needs to cut your string/wire)
- Clasp
- Jump Rings
- Crimp Beads (x2)
- Needle Nosed Pliers (2 pairs if possible)
- Beading Tray/Mat/Etc (something to contain loose beads)
- Paper & Pen/Pencil
- 2 Binder Clips (something to clip on your wire/string to keep your beads on)
Session Date: June 17, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Notes: Feel free to leave any spices out that you don't like.
Session Supplies:
- Measuring Cups/Spoons
- Mixing Bowl (medium)
- Whisk
- Small Canning Jars (at least 2, or something to store the final product in)
- Salt (1/4 cup + 2 tsp)
- Paprika (1/2 cup + 2 tbs)
- Garlic Powder (3 tbs)
- Cumin (1/2 tbs)
- Ground Black Pepper (1 & 1/2 tbs)
- Dried Basil (1/2 tbs)
- Dried Parsley (1 & 1/2 tbs)
- Chili Powder (1 tbs + 1 tsp)
- Onion Powder (2 tbs)
- Dry Mustard (1 tsp)
- Brown Sugar (1/2 cup)
- Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp)
Session Date: June 24, 2020 & July 1 @ 2pm CST
Recorded video coming soon.
Notes: Session XIV and XV will be a 2 part project.
Session Supplies:
- Hammer
- Small Finishing Nails
- Wooden Board (approx. 8" x 8" board or wooden craft plaque of any shape)
- Paper/Pencil
- Paint/Stain (optional, I recommend waiting to decide after the session)
- Embroidery Floss (colors will depend on the image you choose for your string art)
Session Date: July 8, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Session Supplies:
- Measuring Cups
- Mixing Bowl
- Wisk
- Jar (or other airtight container)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 3 cups Instant Dry Milk Powder
- 1/2 cup French Vanilla Coffee Creamer (powder)
Session Date: July 15, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Instructions (no recording for this session): Create a boat utilizing items you can
find around your house. You cannot use items that already float - toy boats, plastic
food containers, water bottles, etc. You have 30 minutes to create your boat. You
may not test it before the end of the 30 minutes. Test how much your boat will hold
by adding pennies (or dried peas/beans/etc.) for weight.
Session Supplies:
- 5 rolls of pennies
- Sink/Plastic Tub
- Mystery items to be revealed later (supplies from around the house for your boat)
Session Date: July 22, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Session Supplies:
- 2 oz Coconut Oil
- 2 oz Shea or Cocoa Butter
- 2.2 oz Beeswax
- Microwave
- Microwave safe mixing bowl
- Spoon to stir with
- Silicone molds (any shape, I recommend bar soap size or smaller)
- Empty chap stick containers
Session Date: July 29, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recorded video coming soon.
Note: We will be creating custom artwork.
Session Supplies:
- 2 devices with internet capabilities or 1 device that you can split screen (so you can see Zoom and work on this weekk project)
Session Date: August 5, 2020 @ 2pm CST
Recorded video coming soon.
Session Supplies:
- Old T-Shirt (cotton, we will be cutting it up)
- Scissors
- Tape Measure/Ruler
- Pen
Session Date: August 5, 2020 @ 2pm CST
For more information please contact Creenna Bocksnick, cbocksnick@uaex.edu.
Note: This
Session Supplies:
- Acrylic Paint (at least 2 colors)
- Pouring medium (floetrol or white school glue)
- Water
- Canvas (6" x 6" or larger or other object to paint)
- Push Pins (will act as feet for your canvas)
- Silicone (drip oil, optional)
- Gloves (food safety variety)
- Something to catch the mess under your canvas
- Disposable cups (multiple sizes - small bathroom and at least 16 oz)
- Clear finishing spray (optional)
- Heat gun (optional)
- Something to mix your paint with (craft sticks)
Outdoor Cooking Series:
This session focuses on the what to consider when setting up a campfire and the basic steps on setting up your campfire ring.
This session focuses on starting your campfire.
This session focuses on some of the tools you might need when cooking on a campfire.
This session focuses on some basics relating to using cast iron when cooking on a campfire.
This session focuses on cooking some basics on a campfire grill. We will be cooking steak, potatoes, and corn on the cob.
This session focuses on cooking some more basics on a campfire grill. We will be bacon, eggs, biscuits, and gravy.
The Arkansas 4-H State Camping Program offers camping and training opportunities for youth 5-19
years old and adults. We offer both day camp and overnight camping, at the C. A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, 10 miles west of Little Rock. We have canoeing, swimming, archery, fishing, rock
climbing, high ropes challenge course, off-site adventure camping, and more!
Camps take place at the Arkansas 4-H Center
Campers will enjoy:
- 228 acres in the Ouachita Mountains near Little Rock
- Air-Conditioned/Heated Lodging
- Lake for Canoeing and Fishing
- Swimming Pool
- Prepared meals with breakfast bar and salad bar
Parents/Volunteers are welcome to attend most of our camps (unless noted as youth only) for the same fee as the youth. Parents/Volunteers wanting to attend camp will need to complete the volunteer leader screening process. This usually takes several weeks to be processed so please start the process early. Contact your county agent on how to begin.
SCHOLARSHIPS for 4-H Members are available. Scholarships will be awarded based on need and funding availability. Applications deadline has passed.
We offer camps with a wide range of learning opportunities. From wilderness adventure to crafts, our 4-H camping program has it all.
Registration will open approximately 1 month prior to registration deadline. All camps are held at the AR 4-H Center unless otherwise noted.
