Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–12 · $150/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–12

Outdoor Adventure Camp 1

Fayetteville · $150/week

An introductory outdoor adventure camp for ages 8-12, focusing on basic outdoor skills and nature exploration.

▌ Editor's read The Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 is offered by Fayetteville Parks and Recreation, indicating a municipal ownership type. The camp is a day camp, as evidenced by the daily schedule and pickup times listed on the 'Youth Summer Camps' page. The cost is listed as $100 per week, making it an affordable option. The website details various activities such as hiking, fishing, and outdoor games. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The website does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks, nor does it provide information about the camp's founding or years of operation.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Address: 1455 S Happy Hollow Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  • Phone: (479) 444-3471
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Outdoor Adventure Camp 1

What ages does Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 accept?
Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 is open to children ages 8–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 cost?
Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Outdoor Adventure Camp 1?
Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 provide lunch?
Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Fayetteville?
Outdoor Adventure Camp 1 is one of 5 outdoors/nature camps in Fayetteville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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