Build. Code. Create.

The Tween Robotics Club brings tweens, ages 9 to 12, together to take on exciting new engineering and programming challenges using LEGO® Spike Essentials robotics kits. Work with friends to design robots, program their movements, and put them to the test in friendly competitions.

From obstacle courses and races to imaginative problem-solving missions, each session offers a fresh challenge that blends creativity, teamwork, and STEM skills. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to try something new!

The class is led by Scott Phillips, Director of Industry and Community Partnerships at UACCB, who is passionate about introducing kids to STEM. He believes the skills learned—like problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking—are tools they can carry forward and apply throughout their lives.

• Register by calling the Library at 870-793-8814
• The class runs from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
• It's held at the Library in downtown Batesville

This program is made possible through a collaboration between the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) and the Independence County Library, working together to spark curiosity, inspire learning, and make STEM fun for the next generation.

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Join us for this free, in-person Hunter Education class sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). The course takes place on Saturday, April 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Arkansas law requires anyone born after 1968 to complete an approved hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. Youth under 16 may hunt without certification if supervised by an adult (age 21 or older), but completing this course is strongly encouraged.

There is no minimum age to enroll, but the course material is written at a sixth-grade reading level.

Upon successful completion, students will receive their official Arkansas Hunter Education card.

If you have questions, please call 870-612-2082. Registration online via the AGFC website is required.

Camp Dates and Times:

June 15-June 19, 2026

Program:

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, M-F

Cost:

Join us for a fun-filled week at camp! The program fee of $250 covers snacks, a t-shirt, insurance, and other camp-related expenses.

Lunch is NOT provided. Remember to bring your own lunch. If this poses a financial challenge, please reach out to us before the camp starts so we can explore alternative arrangements.

Fees are due upon registration, but scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Don't let finances stand in the way of a memorable camp experience!

Location:

This camp is held on the UACCB campus. More specific information will be provided 3 weeks prior to your arrival.

Please call us at 479-575-5657 or email engrcamp@uark.edu with any questions. 

Register Online Here for UA Engineering Summer Camp

Engineering Summer Camp offers current 5th through 6th grade students the opportunity to engineer like a professional. During this non-residential, week-long, full day program students will apply engineering concepts from multiple fields to a real world problem. This camp is hosted by the University of Arkansas College of Engineering. To learn more >> VIEW FLYER HERE

DOWN ON THE FARM: KIDS' COLLEGE 2026

Kids' College is a summer enrichment program designed to spark the imagination and expand the knowledge of youth entering grades 1 through 6. Join us this summer for an adventure of "Down On the Farm" at UACCB in Batesville, AR. 

Note: For the best registration experience, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If using a mobile phone, make sure you have a strong signal or Wi-Fi connection to avoid issues with pages loading or class options displaying. Also, be sure to register your child, not yourself.

Kids’ College will be held July 6-10 for kids entering Grades 1-3 in Fall 2026. 

Program Details:

• Cost: $129 | Fee includes choice of two classes
• Class Dates: July 6-10, 2026
• Class Hours: 8 AM – 12 Noon
• Class Duration: 5 Half-Days | Monday thru Friday
• Snacks: Light snacks and a water bottle will be provided.

Class Schedule:

Choose your favorite two classes from the list of offerings below! Classes are divided into First Period (8:00 AM) and Second Period (10:15 AM). Spots are first-come, first-served, so don’t wait!

• Some classes are offered twice, giving you more flexibility to fit them into your schedule.
• Some classes are offered only once, so choose carefully.
• Final class offerings and availability are at the sole discretion of UACCB.

Don’t miss your chance to create an exciting and fun schedule this year!

First Period Class | 8 AM-9:45 AM | Choose one!

• LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge
• Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts
• Wiggles & Wellness
• 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
• Barnyard Creations
• Down on the Farm with Coding & Cubelets

Second Period Class | 10:15 AM-12 NOON | Choose one!

• LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge
• Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts
• Little Lifesavers
• 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
• Farm-tastic Discoveries
• LEGO Farming

Detailed Course Descriptions:

LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge | 8 AM-9:45 AM and 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Note: This session is offered both periods. 
Instructor: Scott Phillips
Build, code, and compete in this exciting LEGO robotics adventure! Students will work in teams to design farm bots that haul cargo, pull heavy loads, race through obstacle courses, and even compete in a demolition derby in the Battle Corral. Along the way, they’ll learn basic coding, problem-solving, and teamwork while turning LEGO bricks into hardworking robots. Get ready to build, test, and have a blast!

Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts | 8 AM-9:45 AM and 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Note: This session is offered both periods. 
Instructors: Melissa Foster and Sara Dew
Students will spend the first three days learning kitchen and food safety while baking cookies from scratch the old-fashioned way—measuring, mixing, and baking their own batch to take home. The last two days will be filled with creative farm-themed crafts and projects, including building a mini greenhouse to grow real seeds and creating a fun 3D farm scene. Along the way, kids will explore where food comes from while using science, creativity, and teamwork. It’s a week of hands-on fun celebrating the joy of making things yourself!

Wiggles & Wellness | 8 AM-9:45 AM
Instructors: UACCB Nursing Faculty
Get ready to move, learn, and have fun! In Wiggles & Wellness, students will discover exciting ways to take care of their bodies through games, wiggling their way through obstacle courses, and hands-on activities. Students will learn about staying active, making smart food choices, and keeping their bodies strong and happy. This energetic class helps kids build confidence while learning that being healthy can be fun!

3, 2, 1 Blast Off! | 8 AM-9:45 AM and 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Note: This session is offered both periods. 
Instructor: Cheri Stephens
Ready for liftoff? In this exciting hands-on class, students will learn the basics of rocketry while designing and building their very own rocket. They’ll explore different rocket styles, launch their creations, and collect data to see how high they soar. Then it’s back to the drawing board to improve their design for an even bigger blast-off! Get ready to learn, build, launch—and have a sky-high adventure!

Barnyard Creations | 8 AM-9:45 AM
Instructor: Melanie Brustrom
Let your imagination run free around the farm as you create farm animal themed arts and crafts. Students will enjoy a fun-filled week painting pigs on canvases, creating oil pastel rooster pictures, cow drawings, goat puppets, and stick horses. Join us for a "moo"-velous week!

Down on the Farm with Coding & Cubelets | 8 AM-9:45 AM
Instructor: Denise Hogan
Get ready to explore how farms use coding, robotics, and cool technology to grow our food! In this hands-on class, students will learn basic programming terms and practice their skills through fun online coding activities. Campers will use Cubelets to build and solve farm-themed challenges, like creating an autonomous farm vehicle and a food-processing robot. Along the way, they’ll discover how modern farmers use technology every day. It’s the perfect mix of agriculture, creativity, and high-tech fun!

Little Lifesavers | 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Instructors: UACCB Nursing Faculty
Calling all future heroes! In Little Lifesavers, kids will explore the exciting world of healthcare through hands-on activities like “nurse for a day,” basic first aid, and fun medical projects like cast making. They’ll learn how doctors, nurses, and first responders help their communities while practicing teamwork, curiosity, and compassion. This class gives students a chance to try real-life helping skills in a fun and exciting way!

Farm-tastic Discoveries | 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Instructor: Melanie Brustrom
Join us for a week filled with Farm-tastic Science Discoveries. Students will plant bean seeds to take home, create a worm farm, engineer an irrigation system out of recycled materials, and make homemade butter. It's sure to be an "udderly" awesome week!

LEGO Farming | 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Instructor: Denise Hogan
Students will work collaboratively in small groups to design and build a LEGO farm. Through hands-on building, discussion, and reflection, students will explore how farms function, the types of farms that exist, and the structures, animals, machines, and food systems farms need to operate.

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund. 

DOWN ON THE FARM: KIDS' COLLEGE 2026

Kids' College is a summer enrichment program designed to spark the imagination and expand the knowledge of youth entering grades 1 through 6. Join us this summer for an adventure of "Down On the Farm" at UACCB in Batesville, AR. 

Note: For the best registration experience, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If using a mobile phone, make sure you have a strong signal or Wi-Fi connection to avoid issues with pages loading or class options displaying. Also, be sure to register your child, not yourself.

Kids’ College will be held July 13-17 for kids entering Grades 4-6 in Fall 2026. 

Program Details:

• Cost: $129 | Fee includes choice of two classes
• Class Dates: July 13-17, 2026
• Class Hours: 8 AM – 12 Noon
• Class Duration: 5 Half-Days | Monday thru Friday
• Snacks: Light snacks and a water bottle will be provided.

Class Schedule:

Choose your favorite two classes from the list of offerings below! Classes are divided into First Period (8:00 AM) and Second Period (10:15 AM). Spots are first-come, first-served, so don’t wait!

• Some classes are offered twice, giving you more flexibility to fit them into your schedule.
• Some classes are offered only once, so choose carefully.
• Final class offerings and availability are at the sole discretion of UACCB.

Don’t miss your chance to create an exciting and fun schedule this year!

First Period Class | 8 AM-9:45 AM | Choose one!

• LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge
• Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts
• The Health Hangout
• 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
• Barnyard Creations
• Down on the Farm with Coding & Cubelets

Second Period Class | 10:15 AM-12 NOON | Choose one!

• LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge
• Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts
• The Scrub Club
• 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
• Farm-tastic Discoveries
• LEGO Farming

Detailed Course Descriptions:

LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge | 8 AM-9:45 AM and 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Note: This session is offered both periods.
Instructor: Scott Phillips
Build, code, and compete in this exciting LEGO robotics adventure! Students will work in teams to design farm bots that haul cargo, pull heavy loads, race through obstacle courses, and even compete in a demolition derby in the Battle Corral. Along the way, they’ll learn basic coding, problem-solving, and teamwork while turning LEGO bricks into hardworking robots. Get ready to build, test, and have a blast!

Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts | 8 AM-9:45 AM and 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Note: This session is offered both periods. 
Instructors: Melissa Foster and Sara Dew
Get ready for a week full of fun, learning, and hands-on projects! The first three days of Homestead Cooking will teach students kitchen and food safety as they bake cookies from scratch, measuring, mixing, and creating a batch to take home. The last two days of class turn into Farm Crafts, where students become agricultural innovators. They’ll design a farm blueprint, build a mini greenhouse, test farm technology, investigate soil erosion, and even create a farm business and marketing plan. This exciting class blends science, engineering, and creativity, giving students a chance to solve real-world farm challenges. By the end, they’ll have tasty treats, cool experiments, and big ideas for the farm of the future!

The Health Hangout | 8 AM-9:45 AM
Instructors: UACCB Nursing Faculty
Get ready to move, play, and learn how to stay healthy! In Health Hangout, students will discover fun ways to keep their bodies and minds strong through games, activities, and teamwork. They’ll learn about fitness, healthy foods, hydration, sleep, and other smart habits. By the end of the class, students will have simple tips they can use every day to feel energized and make healthy choices.  

3, 2, 1 Blast Off! | 8 AM-9:45 AM and 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Note: This session is offered both periods. 
Instructor: Cheri Stephens
Ready for liftoff? In this exciting hands-on class, students will learn the basics of rocketry while designing and building their very own rocket. They’ll explore different rocket styles, launch their creations, and collect data to see how high they soar. Then it’s back to the drawing board to improve their design for an even bigger blast-off! Get ready to learn, build, launch—and have a sky-high adventure!

Barnyard Creations | 8 AM-9:45 AM
Instructor: Melanie Brustrom
Let your imagination run free around the farm as you create farm animal themed arts and crafts. Students will enjoy a fun-filled week painting pigs on canvases, creating oil pastel rooster pictures, cow drawings, goat puppets, and stick horses. Join us for a "moo"-velous week!

Down on the Farm with Coding & Cubelets | 8 AM-9:45 AM
Instructor: Denise Hogan
Get ready to explore how farms use coding, robotics, and cool technology to grow our food! In this hands-on class, students will learn basic programming terms and practice their skills through fun online coding activities. Campers will use Cubelets to build and solve farm-themed challenges, like creating an autonomous farm vehicle and a food-processing robot. Along the way, they’ll discover how modern farmers use technology every day. It’s the perfect mix of agriculture, creativity, and high-tech fun!

The Scrub Club | 10:15 AM-12 Noon 
Instructors: UACCB Nursing Faculty
Welcome to Scrub Club, where students who are curious about the medical field will explore the exciting world of healthcare, learn how the body works and how doctors and nurses help people feel better. Through fun, hands-on activities, students will practice basic first aid, explore how X-rays work, and learn about medical tools. They’ll even get creative with activities like making a cast—just like real medical teams!

Farm-tastic Discoveries | 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Instructor: Melanie Brustrom
Join us for a week filled with Farm-tastic Science Discoveries. Students will plant bean seeds to take home, create a worm farm, engineer an irrigation system out of recycled materials, and make homemade butter. It's sure to be an "udderly" awesome week!

LEGO Farming | 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Instructor: Denise Hogan
Students will work collaboratively in small groups to design and build a LEGO farm. Through hands-on building, discussion, and reflection, students will explore how farms function, the types of farms that exist, and the structures, animals, machines, and food systems farms need to operate.

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund. 

Where young makers turn ideas into real products.

Register today because this class is limited to only 15 students!

UACCB Maker Camp is a hands-on, youth-focused experience that blends making, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Students design, prototype, make, and market real products while learning how ideas become tangible, sellable goods.

Enrollment is open for children who are entering grades 5th through 8th Grade in the Fall of 2026.

For this year’s camp, and because Batesville is the Christmas Capital of Arkansas, participants will create laser-cut wooden Christmas ornaments!

Participants explore the full product-development process—from brainstorming ornament ideas and digital design to laser cutting, material testing, and branding. Campers work primarily with locally grown and milled wood, including eastern red cedar and red oak, learning how material properties such as thickness, strength, and durability influence design and manufacturing decisions.

Through guided, age-appropriate activities, students use precision tools like calipers, conduct simple material science experiments, and operate an industrial-grade BOSS LS3655 laser engraver/cutter in a supervised environment.

On the final day of camp, students tour a local manufacturing facility and celebrate their accomplishments with a Christmas in July party.

Beyond technical skills, UACCB Maker Camp emphasizes entrepreneurship and teamwork. Campers learn to calculate costs and collaborate to prepare products for sale, gaining insight into how creative ideas turn into sustainable ventures. Proceeds from product sales help fund scholarships for future UACCB youth programs, connecting student creativity to real community impact.

Designed for curious and creative students, UACCB Maker Camp combines engineering, design thinking, and business fundamentals into an engaging, project-based experience rooted in hands-on learning.

UACCB Maker Camp Details

• Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31
• 8:00 a.m. to noon each day
• 5th through 8th Graders entering Fall 2026
• UACCB Workforce Training Center (campus map)
• $89 per student
• Includes t-shirt and snacks
• Tour of local manufacturing facility
• Students will take home an ornament they made
• Christmas in July party on the last day of camp

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund. 

Register now >>

Join us for this free, in-person Hunter Education class sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). The course takes place on Saturday, October 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Arkansas law requires anyone born after 1968 to complete an approved hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. Youth under 16 may hunt without certification if supervised by an adult (age 21 or older), but completing this course is strongly encouraged.

There is no minimum age to enroll, but the course material is written at a sixth-grade reading level.

Upon successful completion, students will receive their official Arkansas Hunter Education card.

If you have questions, please call 870-612-2082. Registration online via the AGFC website is required.