UCA is proud to offer a variety of educational programs designed especially for youth grades Pre-K through 12. These programs are available throughout the year and even summer. Browse the list below for current offerings. If you are looking for something specific, contact us at 501.450.3118 or outreach@uca.edu.
Come join us for a spooky cooking spectacular! Kiddos will be mixing and baking all sorts of "Tricky Treats." Come dressed in your Halloween best! Get ready for a creepy time. Don't be scared! We promise, it will be delicious.
Regular Fee: $35
Sat, October 19 - October 199:30 am - 11:30 am
Ages 7-12
Location: UCA Downtown
Instructor: Tiffany Block
Designed for the parents of high school students, participants will learn about the different types of financial aid, how to calculate the cost of college, and how to make a plan to afford the college of your choice.
Regular Fee: FREE
Tues, October 22 - October 226:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
Instructor: Donna Hill
For baby bears! Thanksgiving is right around the corner. You and your bear cub are invited to create some pumpkin filled treats sure to delight the whole family on Turkey Day. Spending time in the kitchen, cooking with your baby bear, eating delicious treats... there's so much to be thankful for!
Regular Fee: $35
Sat, November 9 - November 99:30 am - 11:30 am
Ages 3-6, with accompanying parent/adult
Location: UCA Downtown
Instructor: Tiffany Block
Food and cooking are powerful ways of bringing people together to create community. That's what this class is all about. The little chefs will work together to create a delicious meal that will be donated to a local non-profit organization. Cubs will also get an opportunity to sample some of their creations. Additionally, we will be hosting a toy drive! Helping others always brings people together!
Regular Fee: $35
Sat, December 7 - December 79:30 am - 11:30 am
Ages 7-12
Location: UCA Downtown
Instructor: Tiffany Block
A unique field trip experience for students in grades 8-10 to connect with college life and STEM at the University of Central Arkansas. Students will engage in an action-packed day of touring the beautiful campus of UCA, learning about the history and culture of the local campus and engaging in STEM events with university faculty and students. Limited dates are available. School groups only, no individuals. Please call Paula Myers at 501-450-5261 for more details and scheduling questions.
Regular Fee: FREE
August 22 - December 610:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Old Main
Instructor: Various Instructors
Cub Fit Camp at UCA invites rising 4th and 5th graders to campus for a dynamic daily schedule of activities related to fitness, nutrition and wellness. Campers will show off their dance moves with Zumba, practice Yoga techniques, learn about how fruits and vegetables can keep them from getting sick, splash around in the HPER Center pool and much more! Family members are also invited to see the campers present what they have learned on the final afternoon of camp.
Regular Fee: $100
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, July 8 - July 128:30 am - 4:00 pm
For more information, please visit this page: uca.edu/outreach/cubfit
Location: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
Instructor: Various health and wellness professionals
