Basketball Camps in Arkansas

The camp is officially branded as 'Coach Calipari Basketball Camps' (Coach Cal Camps), led by Head Coach John Calipari and staff, held at Bud Walton Arena and the Marsha and Marty Martin Basketball Performance Center. The 2026 season offers 13 camp opportunities including satellite camps across Arkansas (June 4–9+), Day Camps, Father/Son Camp, and Father/Daughter Camp. Day Camps focus on fundamentals (passing, shooting, dribbling, defense, rebounding), teamwork, and sportsmanship. Grade/age eligibility varies by format: most satellite camps serve grades 1–8; the Father/Daughter Camp extends to incoming seniors; and some satellite camps serve grades 1–12. Important: per the official camp website, this camp is operated privately and is NOT run by or contracted with the University of Arkansas.

The Arkansas men's basketball program runs a suite of camps under the 'Coach Calipari Basketball Camps' (Coach Cal Camps) brand. No separately branded 'Elite Camp' was found in official 2026 listings. The closest high-school-level offering is the Advanced Camp (grades 5–12, June 15–16, 2026, Bud Walton Arena). The record's description of an invitation-style recruiting showcase camp could not be confirmed from official sources.

Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Basketball Camp led by head coach Kelsi Musick at Bud Walton Arena and the Marsha and Marty Martin Family Basketball Performance Center. Offers multiple camp formats in summer 2026: Team Camp (June 9-10, High School Varsity and JV divisions), Elite Camp (June 12, Grades 9-12), and K-6 Camp (July 14-16, Grades K-6). Contact Amber at nicholas@uark.edu for Team Camp registration and info.

Ryan Pannone Basketball Camps hosted at First National Bank Arena, led by Arkansas State head coach Ryan Pannone and the Red Wolves men's basketball coaching staff. Includes Youth Camp sessions (grades K-8) and an Elite Camp (grades 9-12). Open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender.

Camp operates under the brand 'Nets Ain't Free Basketball Camps,' led by the Arkansas State Women's Basketball coaching staff at First National Bank Arena. Historically offered as separate camp formats: an Elite Camp (grades 9–12) and a youth Little Dribblers Camp (grades K–8). No 2026 dates or unified ages 8–18 structure confirmed.

Central Arkansas Men's Basketball Camps are held at the Farris Center on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway, AR. Camps are led by Head Men's Basketball Coaches and staff.

Official camp site (ucawomensbasketballcamps.com) refers to the program as 'Central Arkansas Women's Basketball Camps' — not 'UCA Sugar Bears Women's Basketball Camp'. Camps and clinics are held at the Farris Center on the Central Arkansas campus in Conway, Arkansas, and are led by Central Arkansas Women's Basketball coaches and staff. No specific 2026 dates or pricing are currently published; the official site shows no upcoming events as of the verification date.

The program is now officially branded as 'Little Rock Trojans' (not 'UALR Trojans') since July 2015. The men's basketball camp has historically been called the 'Darrell Walker Basketball Camp' and is held at the Jack Stephens Center. As of the 2025-26 season, Little Rock is transitioning from the OVC to the United Athletic Conference (UAC); the OVC reference in the description is outdated. The current head coach is Travis Ford (first year), replacing Darrell Walker — the camp name and branding for 2026 should be confirmed directly with the athletics department.

UALR Women's Basketball Camp at the Jack Stephens Center. Skills and small-group competition.

UAPB Men's Basketball camp hosted by Head Coach Solomon Bozeman at H.O. Clemmons Arena. Officially branded the 'Solomon Bozeman Elite Camp,' offering boys basketball players skill development instruction. SWAC/HBCU program. A separate free 'Future Lions Youth Camp' is also held annually by the men's and women's basketball programs.

Harding University Bison Basketball Camps are held at Rhodes Field House on the Harding University campus in Searcy, AR. The 2026 Youth Camp is directed by Head Coach Weston Jameson and Assistant Coach Bradley Spencer, with former and current Bison players and area coaches serving as counselors.

OBU Men's Basketball Camps held at the SPEC (Sturgis Phys. Ed. Center) on the OBU campus in Arkadelphia, AR. Camps are led by the OBU Tigers Men's Basketball coaching staff. No 2026 sessions are currently listed on the official camp site.

Arkansas Tech Men's Basketball Camps (Wonder Boys Basketball Camps) are held at Tucker Coliseum on the Arkansas Tech campus in Russellville, AR. Camps are led by Head Men's Basketball Coach Mark Downey and Wonder Boy Basketball staff, focusing on fundamentals in game-like settings.

Harding University Women's Basketball Camps held at Rhodes Memorial Field House (also referenced as Rhodes-Reaves Field House) at Harding University in Searcy, AR. Camps are directed by head coach Tim Kirby and staff. No 2026 dates published yet on the official camp site.

Henderson State Women's Basketball Camps run by head coach Jill Thomas. Camps include drills, stations, classroom sessions, and 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games. Registration available at hendersonstatewomensbasketball.totalcamps.com.