Welcome to Camp Aldersgate!

Mission Statement: Camp Aldersgate, Inc., a non-profit organization, enriches the lives of children and youth who have medical or physical conditions or developmental delays and their families, as well as senior adults, through educational and recreational opportunities in an out-of-doors camp environment.

Our vision is to set the standard for a camping environment that encourages normalcy, socialization, and inclusiveness to persons with diverse abilities and needs.

We offer camps for children and youth who have conditions such as cancer, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, epilepsy, kidney disorders, autism, Down syndrome, and mental retardation. Hundreds of campers come each year from across Arkansas and from surrounding states to enjoy an experience of a lifetime.

What's Going On At Camp...

Family Fishing Day - Saturday, May 19th at Camp Aldersgate!
Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and bring your family out to Aldersgate Lake for an evening of family fishing fun!  Click here for registration information and to view the flyer.

2012 Camper Applications are Now Available!
Click here for Summer Med Camps applications.
Click here for the Weekend Respite Camps application.

Want to Work as a Counselor at our 2012 Summer Med Camps?
Click here for the counselor application.

Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Enhancement Grant
Recently, we received a grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation that will enable us to refurbish our office and provide funding to hire consultants to help the board of directors and staff begin a three year planning process. This will include strategic, fundraising, and master planning. The goal is to have a solid plan in place so we will know who we are, where we want to be, strategies on how to get there, how to raise the required funds, and what facilities we will need. This is an exciting time as we look to our future!

Staff News
We wanted to let you know about a few changes that have taken place at Camp. Sarah Wacaster’s title has changed from Executive Director to CEO (Chief Executive Officer). She is still the leader of our organization, but in this new role will devote most of her time to identifying and developing new relationships and resources in the community, board development, and providing the leadership and vision to guide us into the future. Since her energies will be focused primarily outside of Camp, there has been a new position created. The COO (Chief Operating Officer) will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations. Bill Faggard, who has been the Camp’s Director of Programs and Summer Camp Coordinator, has moved into this role. We are all looking forward to the coming months as we begin to shape the future of Camp.

We would also like to announce that Dana Addison has resigned as the Camp's Director of Development to accept a position with another organization that will enable her to spend more time with family and pursue volunteer opportunities that are dear to her heart - including Camp Aldersgate!  We are very grateful for Dana's five years of commitment to the Camp and our participants.  We wish her all the best in her new endeavors.  If you have any questions regarding development/fundraising, please contact Tisha Gribble at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Camp Aldersgate Hires a New Director of Programs
We are pleased to announce our new Director of Programs.  Amy Frank is a Little Rock native and University of Arkansas alumni.  Following graduation and certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist she relocated to Arizona.  Amy spent approximately six years with Camp Fire USA, Greater Arizona Council as their Resident Camp Director and later as Director of Program Services.  Most recently, Amy was the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator for Little Rock Parks and Recreation.  Amy is excited to have the opportunity to now merge her two career passions, providing recreational opportunities for those with special needs and being in the camping industry.  As she put it, “Camp Aldersgate is the perfect fit.”  Welcome to Camp Amy!