
Searching for summer camps in Northwest Arkansas? Welcome to the 2026 Macaroni KID Summer Camp Guide!
Summer camps can be a wonderful opportunity for kids to try new things, nurture unique interests, make friends, stretch their creativity, and have tons of summer fun!
Click the name of any camp to be taken directly to the complete listing, which includes details about the camp, schedule, pricing, customer reviews, and contact information. I will keep adding to this guide with more camps throughout the summer.
When you find the camp that's right for your family, please let them know you found them on Macaroni KID!
Sponsored Camp Fernwood
Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.
Camp Fernwood's program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.
Sponsored Crystal Bridges Museum Summer Camps 2026
Make the most of summer break with weeklong half-day camps at Crystal Bridges.Designed for kids ages 4 to 18, these weeklong day camps each focus on a different kind of creative fun. Explore the grounds in a camp all about art and nature, or give the architect in the family a chance to build their skills with a camp connecting STEM and the arts.
Sponsored Girlhood Rising Confidence Camp
Girlhood Rising is a 3 day confidence camp created specifically for middle school girls navigating one of the most important and defining seasons of their lives. This is the age where friendships shift, self-doubt gets louder, and girls begin to question who they are and where they belong. Girlhood Rising creates a space where they feel seen, understood, and safe to be fully themselves. Through intentional conversations, hands-on activities, and meaningful connection, girls begin to build a stronger relationship with who they are instead of looking outside of themselves for validation
1200 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR Read More
Sponsored Jones Center Summer Camps
The Jones Center is offering 10 weeks of full-day, weeklong camps to fit working parents' schedules, with partial-day and specialty-camp options, too. Jones Center summer camps build life skills and challenge kids to explore, learn and play in a safe, welcoming environment. Camps are geared toward grades 1-12, with multi-genre programming that includes:
Jones Center members receive 20% off select summer camp registrations. Need-based scholarships are available, too.
922 East Emma Avenue, Springdale, AR Read More
Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored Nutty Scientists NWA Summer Camps
Since 1996, children around the world have benefited from the Nutty Scientists method for learning through experimentation, participation, and most of all – fun!
๐งช Hands-On STEM Fun- Kids learn by doing with exciting experiments and builds every day
๐ฏ New Theme Every Week- From CSI investigations to engineering labs—no two weeks are the same
๐ง Learning Made Fun- We sneak in science, problem-solving, and creativity without it feeling like school
๐ Active & Engaging- Balanced days with movement, outdoor play, and high-energy activities
๐ฉ๐ฌ Expert, Kid-Loving Instructors- Enthusiastic educators who make learning exciting and memorable
๐จ Take-Home Creations- Campers bring home projects they’re proud of
๐ฏ Build Confidence & Friendships- Team challenges and collaboration in a fun, supportive environment
๐ Convenient for Parents- Full-day camps with after-care options available
1704 W. Industrial Drive, Rogers, AR Read More
Sponsored Ozark Natural Science Center Summer Camps
ONSC offers nature-based educational fun summer camps for kids ages 7-16. They offer day camps and overnight camps with fun outdoor games, team challenges, nature art and more.
1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR Read More
Sponsored Scott Family Amazeum Summer Camps 2026
At the Scott Family Amazeum, the summer is all about you! We’ve designed two months of action packed camps that allow you to choose your own adventure! Each day we’ll do a deep exploration of a kid-requested topic. With different themes, your child can customize a camp experience that fits their specific interests. Map out your AMAZING summer with one camp, several camps spread throughout the summer, or even an entire summer of new adventures.
Amazeum Summer Camps are primarily designed for kids ages 6-11.
1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR Read More
Sponsored Sunbeam Art Studio Kids Art Camps
Curiosity-led creative process art camps this summer for ages 7-12. Creative sunshine for your soul! Led by Brook Blanton.
Tues through Thurs from 9:30 AM-12 PM. Hosted at 3 locations this summer:
Sponsored TEK Center STEM Summer Day Camps
The TEK Center in Springdale offers week-long day camps starting at $35/child. STEM themes include engineering, robot building, summer science fair and LEGO legends.
610 E Emma, Springdale, AR Read More
Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!
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Sponsored Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
Wildwood gives Kansas City kids the classic camp experience: canoeing, swimming, climbing, tie-dye, campfires, and big outdoor adventures, while helping them develop confidence, independence, and lasting friendships. With financial assistance, free transportation, and caring staff, Wildwood makes summer unforgettable and accessible for every child. Discover the magic of camp at Wildwood.
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Sponsored Young Chefs Academy Summer Culinary Camps
Build real cooking skills and strengthen your child’s confidence at Young Chefs Academy Summer Culinary Camps. Our weekly 4-day camps run from June 1st through July 27th. Lessons are designed for kids ages 6 and up. No prior cooking experience is necessary—campers are organized by skill level. Our expert instructors guide campers to help them:
•๐ณ Learn valuable cooking skills
•๐ช Grow their confidence
•๐ Expand their taste palate
•๐ง๐ค๐ง Make new friends
•๐ Create memories to last a lifetime
When: Weekly camps run from June 1st through July 27th.
Choose your session: Mornings (9am–Noon) or Afternoons (1pm–4pm).
Looking for an all-day camp experience? We also offer full-day “Cooking + Art Summer Camp” in collaboration with a neighboring art studio. Your child enjoys two distinct creative experiences from 9am-4pm while you enjoy the convenience of a single drop-off /pick-up location with no need for you to shuttle them between camps. Call us at 479-401-2006 for more information.
Welcome to Macaroni Kid Rogers-Bentonville! My name is Kara Ault. I have lived in NW Arkansas for 20 years with my husband & daughters. You'll find me out & about exploring NW Arkansas/

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