Outdoor Adventure Camp 3
An advanced outdoor adventure camp for ages 8-12, offering more complex challenges and skills.
▌ Editor's read The Outdoor Adventure Camp 3 is part of the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation summer camp offerings, indicating it is run by a municipal entity. The camp is described as a day camp for ages 9-12, focusing on outdoor activities like hiking and nature exploration. The cost is listed as $100 per week for residents and $115 for non-residents, making it an affordable option. While the website provides details on activities and age groups, it does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding background checks for staff on the provided page, though it is generally expected for municipal programs. Social media handles for Fayetteville Parks and Recreation were found, suggesting an active online presence.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
Outdoor Adventure Camp 3 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
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 3
- What ages does Outdoor Adventure Camp 3 accept?
- Outdoor Adventure Camp 3 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 3 cost?
- Outdoor Adventure Camp 3 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 3?
- Outdoor Adventure Camp 3 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 3 provide lunch?
- Outdoor Adventure Camp 3 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 3 compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Fayetteville?
- Outdoor Adventure Camp 3 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Outdoor Adventure Camp 3.
- Outdoor Adventure Camp 2 · Ages 8–12 · $100/week
- Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark · Butterfield Elementary School · Ages 5–12
- Camp Wilson · Wilson Park · Ages 5–12 · $100/week
- Camp Wilson · Wilson Park · Ages 5–12 · $100/week
- Fayetteville Camp Wilson · City of Fayetteville · Ages 6–12 · $100/week
- Fayetteville Lacrosse Camp · City of Fayetteville · Ages 6–14 · $135/week
- Fayetteville Multi-Sport Camp · City of Fayetteville · Ages 6–12 · $100/week
- Fayetteville Outdoor Adventure Camp · City of Fayetteville · Ages 8–12 · $100/week