Respite Camps
Throughout the year, Camp Aldersgate hosts weekend camps for children, ages 6 to 18, with disabilities. Funded in part by the Arkansas Department of Human Services and donor designated funds from the Heart of Arkansas United Way, this program provides families of children with disabilities a rest, or "respite," from the demands of care giving while the camper enjoys social interaction and fun activities at the camp.

Kota Camps
A camp program for campers with disabilities, and his or her non-disabled sibling or friend.

These camps are named for the Quapaw Native American word for "friend." Campers with disabilities participate with a brother, sister, or friend and are offered for two weeks during the summer and two weekends during year.  Activities are the same as offered in the summer camps, but in addition, this program provides disability awareness and a better understanding of those with special needs.

Click Here for a 2013 Weekend Camps calendar.

Click Here for a 2013 Weekend Camps application.

For more information regarding Weekend Camps, please contact Tommy Howard at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Staff and Volunteer Opportunities
We offer paid and volunteer counselor positions for individuals who are interested in working with our weekend camp programs.

For new applicants, paid counselor positions are available to individuals who have completed high school and are 18 years of age or older.  Please contact Tommy Howard, Program Manager, if you are interested in this opportunity.

Volunteer Counselor positions are open to individuals ages 14 and up.  Please click here for more information.

For Counselors and Volunteers ONLY:
If you are scheduled to work or volunteer during a weekend camp, please bring this completed form with you each weekend when you check-in.  Click here for the Health Screening Intake Form.