Kids and teenagers can find something to enjoy from the 23 camps and programs offered this summer by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
The camps are offered by the university’s Academy of the Arts, the Center for Lifelong Learning, the Athletics Department and the Department of Music and Theatre.
The schedule includes:
Academy Camps
May 28-June 25: Musikgarten for ages 0-5, conducted by Lindsay Hobbs, with class times varying by age. Fee is $75. The camp will guide children in a variety of child-centered activities centered around music and movement. For more information, call Debbie Mays at 479-788-7251.
May 26-August 3: Private music lessons available in piano, wind, brass, percussion and string instruments, as well as voice lessons. Five- and 10-week options are available for 30-, 45- or 60-minute weekly lessons. Fees vary by length of session. Lesson times are scheduled at student’s convenience. For more information, call Debbie Mays at 479-788-7251.
June 8-12: Art Camp for grades 1-5, conducted by Anna Lewis and held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Students will experiment in a variety of mediums including sculpture, painting and drawing, in addition to studying famous artists. Fee is $175. For more information, call Debbie Mays at 479-788-7251.
June 15-19: Art Camp for grades 5-9, conducted by Academy Faculty and held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Students will experiment in a variety of mediums including sculpture, painting and drawing, in addition to studying famous artists. Fee is $175. For more information, call Debbie Mays at 479-788-7251.
June 22-26: Broadway Bootcamp for grades 7-12, conducted by Shannon Stoddard, Mollie Armour and Gini Law and held from 1-5 p.m. each day. Fee is $185 and includes a free T-shirt. The camp is an intensive week of musical theatre featuring students performing their favorite Broadway musicals. A final performance will take place at 6 p.m. June 26 in Breedlove. For more information, call Debbie Mays at 479-788-7251.
July 2-30: Musikgarten for ages 0-5, conducted by Lindsay Hobbs, with class times varying by age. Fee is $75. The camp will guide children in a variety of child-centered activities centered around music and movement. For more information, call Debbie Mays at 479-788-7251.
July 13-17: Broadway Babies for grades 1-2, conducted by Shannon Stoddard and Mollie Armour and held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Fee is $175 and includes a free T-shirt. Participants will meet daily at The Blue Lion at UAFS Downtown, and the camp will finish with a finale performance at 1 p.m. July 18. For more information, call Debbie Mays at 479-788-7251.
July 20-24: Broadway Bound for grades 3-9, conducted by Shannon Stoddard and Gini Law and held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee is $225 and includes a free T-shirt. Participants will meet daily at the Breedlove Auditorium, and the camp will finish with a finale performance at 1 p.m. July 25. For more information, call Debbie Mays at 479-788-7251.
Center for Lifelong Learning Camps
June 8-12: 3D Animation Camp for ages 8-11, conducted by Cody Holt and Heath Cady and held from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. Fee is $65. Students will learn to create their own three-dimensional characters, while also seeing how games, movie clips and commercials are made. For more information, contact the Center for Lifelong Learning at 479-788-7220.
June 15-19: 3D Animation Camp for ages 12-15, conducted by Cody Holt and Heath Cady and held from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. Fee is $65. Students will learn to create their own three-dimensional characters, while also seeing how games, movie clips and commercials are made. For more information, contact the Center for Lifelong Learning at 479-788-7220.
June 20: Lego for Kids, for ages 8-11, conducted by Derek Goodson and held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Fee is $65. Participants will build and keep their own Lego kits with Lego miniatures, while also learning the basic steps of making a Lego movie using licensed software. Parents are encouraged to participate. For more information, contact the Center for Lifelong Learning at 479-788-7220.
June 2-25: Guitar Building, for ages 18 and up, conducted by Kerrie Taber and John Martini and held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. each day. Fee is $295. Participants will build an electric guitar throughout the four-week workshop. For more information, contact the Center for Lifelong Learning at 479-788-7220.
Athletics Camps
May 30: Baseball camp for Summer Prospects for grades 9-12, held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee is $100, with lunch provided. The camp will be conducted by Todd Holland, head coach of the Lions baseball team, and will identify and evaluate potential college baseball prospects. For more information, call Jon Ubbenga at 479-788-7599. Registration forms are available on the UAFS website.
June 1-3: Baseball camp for youths ages 6-14, held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. Fee is $105 and includes a free T-shirt. The camp will cover all aspects of the game, including throwing, hitting, fielding, pitching and baserunning. For more information, call Jon Ubbenga at 479-788-7599. Registration forms are available on the UAFS website.
June 8-10: Volleyball Little Lions Skill Camp for grades K-7, held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. Fee is $100 and includes a free T-shirt. The three-day camp will help players refine their skills through instruction by current UAFS coaches and players. For more information, call Jonny Neeley at 479-788-7674. Registration forms are available on the UAFS website.
June 10-12: Volleyball Elite Camp for grades 8-12, held at varying times each day. Fee is $180 for residents and $150 for commuters and includes a free T-shirt. The camp will challenge players in all aspects of the game by focusing on the fundamentals of passing, serving, setting, blocking, attacking and defense. For more information, call Jonny Neeley at 479-788-7674. Registration forms are available on the UAFS website.
June 15-17: Baseball camp for youths ages 6-14, held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. Fee is $105 and includes a free T-shirt. The camp will cover all aspects of the game, including throwing, hitting, fielding, pitching and baserunning. For more information, call Jon Ubbenga at 479-788-7599. Registration forms are available on the UAFS website.
June 15-17: Basketball Skills Camp for grades 1-8, held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. Fee is $100 and includes a free T-shirt and certificate. The camp focuses on the fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, passing, defense and rebounding. For more information, call Justin Bailey at 479-788-7593. Registration forms are available on the UAFS website.
June 22-24: Baseball camp for youths ages 6-14, held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. Fee is $105 and includes a free T-shirt. The camp will cover all aspects of the game, including throwing, hitting, fielding, pitching and baserunning. For more information, call Jon Ubbenga at 479-788-7599. Registration forms are available on the UAFS website.
July 13-15: Basketball Skills Camp for grades 1-8, held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. Fee is $100 and includes a free T-shirt and certificate. The camp focuses on the fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, passing, defense and rebounding. For more information, call Justin Bailey at 479-788-7593. Registration forms are available on the UAFS website.
Music Camps
June 8-13: Band Camp for musicians of wind and symphonic band instruments in grades 8-12, conducted by Dr. Alexandra Zacharella and held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Fee is $190 for commuters and $385 for residents. For more information, call Zacharella at 479-788-7972 or visit http://class.uafs.edu/music/summer-music-camps.
June 22-26: Jazz Band Camp for musicians of all instruments in grades 9-12, conducted by Don Bailey. Fee is $190 for commuters and $385 for residents. For more information, contact Bailey at 479-788-7554 or visit http://class.uafs.edu/music/summer-music-camps.
July 6-10: Jazz Rock Orchestra Camp for musicians of string instruments in grades 9-12, conducted by Don Bailey. Fee is $190 for commuters and $385 for residents. For more information, contact Bailey at 479-788-7554 or visit http://class.uafs.edu/music/summer-music-campss.