Parents looking to keep their children productive over the summer have plenty of options. The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is hosting activities and camps this summer in welding, creative writing, and math and literacy. The purpose of the camps is to provide young people a venue to forge relationships, learn new skills, or build on what they know under the guidance of UACCM instructors. 

Students must register to reserve their seat, as these camps have limited space. Registration is available at uaccm.edu. 

Kid’s College, Completers Grades K-3 

• 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, June 10-13

The Kid’s College is an Ocean Animals-themed summer camp that provides kids an enriched environment with a focus on math and literacy. Kids will need to bring a sack lunch on Monday-Wednesday, and pizza will be served on Thursday. Space is available for 40 campers. The registration fee is $75, which also covers a T-shirt. 

Youth Institute, Completers Grades 4-6 

• 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, June 3-6

This is a spinoff of the Kid’s College, where older students can learn more about math and literacy and have fun. Space is available for 40 campers. The registration fee is $100, which covers lunch each day and a T-shirt. 

Jr. Creative Writing Camp, Completers Grades 7-9 

• 8 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday, June 10-13 

This camp is a fun exploration of the art of creative writing with UACCM instructor Cindy Fields leading the group. 

Participants will learn how to write vivid descriptions based on what they see, and eye-catching dialogue that will make characters pop off the page and give them depth. 

Space is available for 20 students. The registration fee is $75, which covers lunch each day and a flash drive. 

Career Tech Academy, Completers Grades 8-12

• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, June 24-27

The Career Tech Academy (formerly called Career Exploration) is a four-day camp. Participants will walk through several of UACCM’s career technical programs by hands-on learning activities and hear talks from industry partners already working in these fields. 

Full session programs this year include Welding, HVAC, Computer Information Systems and Automotive Services. Brief discussions will include Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance, Surveying, and Drafting. Free. 

Sr. Creative Writing Camp, Completers Grades 10-12 

• 8 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday, June 17-20

This camp is a fun exploration of the art of creative writing with UACCM instructor Cindy Fields leading the group. 

Participants will learn how to write vivid descriptions based on what they see, and eye-catching dialogue that will make characters pop off the page and give them depth. 

Space is available for 20 students. The registration fee is $75, which covers lunch each day and a flash drive. 

Welding Camp, Completers Grades 10-12 

• 8 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday, June 3-6

Participants will get hands-on experience with different welding techniques, with UACCM instructor Zackary Freeman leading the camp. They will get the opportunity using UACCM’s new facilities and will be able to take home whatever they create. Space is available for 18 students. The registration fee is $75. 

For more information about the camps, contact Denise Pote, coordinator of workforce development and community education, at 501.977.2189 or [email protected].