Design Camp 2026
In summer 2026, we will offer in-person camps on the University of Arkansas campus
in Fayetteville and in Bentonville.
Stay tuned to this page and Fay Jones School social media for summer 2026 camp opportunities. Registration for the summer 2026 camps opens in late February 2026.
What you need to know:
Design Camp offers the chance to learn about the design professions through hands-on
design projects, tours, discussions and other activities created by Fay Jones School
faculty who teach the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, and interior
architecture and design. In the school-guided camps, students have the opportunity
to work closely with faculty and collaborate with peers in a fun and creative on-campus
studio environment as they explore the design process.
Who can attend:
Weeklong Design Camps in Fayetteville: students entering 9th—12th grades
Weeklong Design Camp in Bentonville: students ages 8–10 and 11–13
Advanced Design Camp in Fayetteville: students entering 11th—12th grades
* Students must be 14 or older to attend any Fay Jones School Design Camp on campus (not including the Bentonville collaborative camp at Crystal Bridges).
Bentonville Camp
June 8–12 / Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
1:30-4:30 p.m. daily
Registration and payment is through Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s website.
Camp 1 – ages 8-10
Camp 2 – ages 11-13
This is a weeklong summer camp led by Fay Jones School faculty and students. Participants will get to flex their creative muscles and learn how to problem-solve by (literally) building solutions. Inspired by the museum’s own unique design, aspiring architects will develop valuable STEAM skills and learn to draw inspiration from their surroundings — all while having a blast building their own models.
Fayetteville Camp 1
June 15–19 — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
(entering grades 9–12)
Overnight Camp available (starts June 14)
Fayetteville Camp 2
June 22–26 — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
(entering grades 9–12)
Overnight Camp available (starts June 21)
This camp is led by Fay Jones School faculty and students, and campers will participate in design projects, tours and discussions about architecture and design. Students will work in studio groups in Vol Walker Hall and have their own individual workspace. During the week, campers will tour the University of Arkansas campus, visit local design projects and meet local design professionals. Students have the option to stay overnight in a residence hall on campus. There are additional activities in the evenings for overnight campers. All supplies, lunch and snacks will be provided as part of the camp fee. Overnight campers will have breakfast and dinner in one of the campus dining halls.
Fayetteville Advanced Camp (two weeks)
June 14–26 — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, plus evening and weekend activities
(entering grades 11–12)
This is a two-week-long, residential camp session for juniors and seniors in high school who have more experience in design. This camp provides advanced design students with an immersive design experience and more challenging design problems. Students will stay in a campus residence hall and have planned evening and weekend activities, including field trips. The camp is led by Fay Jones School faculty and students. All meals, supplies and housing are provided as part of the camp fee. Students interested in this camp must apply through our registration portal, which includes explaining their experience in design through attending our camp in the past or through high school classes or community projects. Students will be notified of their acceptance within two weeks of applying. Limited space is available for this camp.
Scholarships:
Need-based full and partial scholarships are available for the Fayetteville camps.
You will note your interest in scholarships on the registration form.
More info:
Most camps meet on location daily, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies and meals will be
provided.
Cancellations/refunds:
The last day to request a full refund is May 1, 2026. The last day to request a partial
refund is May 18, 2026. No refunds will be given after May 18, 2026.
For more information, contact faycamp@uark.edu.
