Arkansas Conference Camps
Camp Tanako
Becky Campbell
http://www.tanako.org/
4301 Highway 290
Hot Springs, AR 71913-8799
501.262.2600
Tanako is the outdoor ministry center of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church—offering year round camping, hospitality and fun for all ages since 1947.
Camping gives unique experiences which will shape and expand Christian commitment. Campers will grow in faith through small group discussion, music, drama, art, recreation and worship.
Camp Aldersgate
Sarah Wacaster
http://www.campaldersgate.net/
2000 Aldersgate Road
Little Rock, AR 72205-7018
501.225.1444
Camp Aldersgate, Inc., a non-profit organization, enriches the lives of children and youth who have medical or physical conditions or developmental delays and their families, as well as senior adults, through educational and recreational opportunities in an out-of-doors camp environment.
Our vision is to set the standard for a camping environment that encourages normalcy, socialization, and inclusiveness to persons with diverse abilities and needs.
We offer camps for children and youth who have conditions such as cancer, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, epilepsy, kidney disorders, autism, Down syndrome and mental retardation. Hundreds of campers come each year from across Arkansas and from surrounding states to enjoy an experience of a lifetime.
Arkansas Conference Regional Camps
Bear Creek Camp
Ike Mohr
59 South Poplar
Marianna, AR 72360
870.295.3094 Camp
870.295.2583 Campground
870.295.3681 Office
http://www.fumcmari.org/ministries.php?id=2456&
Bear Creek camp is a year-round camp and retreat facility located in the St. Francis National Forest, on Bear Creek Lake. Located seven miles from Marianna, Bear Creek offers facilities, services and programs for a variety of groups such as church, community, professional, civic and school.
We are a camp and retreat center of the United Methodist Church and the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church, and are part of the Southeast District.
Shoal Creek Camp
Herschel & Mardell McClurkin
571 Youth Camp Rd.
New Blaine, AR 72851
479.938.2270 Camp
479.632.5822 Office
Shoal Creek has 10 wooden cabins, 2 separate bathhouses, large heated/ac kitchen, dining hall/meeting room, outdoor covered pavilion, large lighted recreational court and
swimming pool on a 22-acre camp.
The camp is available for churches and groups to
schedule for picnics, overnights, etc. for children, youth & adult groups as well as family camping.
Wayland Spring Camp
Bob McMillon
PO Box 117
Imboden, AR 72434
870.759.1801 Camp
870.869.1101 Office
http://www.waylandspring.org
Wayland Spring Camp is located three miles south of Imboden, AR on Highway 115. There are six air conditioned cabins on 120 acres with basketball, volleyball, swimming pool, pingpong and a nature trail.
The Spring River and the Eleven Point River are within 30 minutes of the camp. Whether it is excitement or relaxation you’re looking for, we’ve got what you need.
Camping Links
Camping Ministries: Making Space for Encounters with God
Source: www.arumc.org
General Board of Discipleship Camping and Retreat Ministries
Source: www.gbod.org