Lake Nixon

Lake Nixon Lake Nixon Outdoor Center is a scenic 240-acre recreational facility with a 35-acre lake just minutes from the heart of Arkansas' capital.

A scenic recreational space, minutes from the heart of Little Rock, best known for our summer day camp, where for 55 years kids have had the opportunity to come home "happy, dirty, and tired" after a day of outdoor friendship, fun, and growth. We are a ministry of Second Baptist Church, downtown Little Rock, best known for our large summer day camp where for 55 years kids have had the opportunity

to come home each day "happy, dirty, and tired" after a day of friendship, fun, and growth. We also care for and share this space with our community via group rental events and welcome visitors for a variety of recreational activities (hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and more).

Arrgghh! 'Tis always a good day, with shipmates like these!
06/19/2026

Arrgghh! 'Tis always a good day, with shipmates like these!

We've set sail and are well along on the voyage of this summer's "Ahoy, Mateys!" week! A few spaces are available for we...
06/18/2026

We've set sail and are well along on the voyage of this summer's "Ahoy, Mateys!" week!

A few spaces are available for weeks later in the summer. To learn more and apply, go to lakenixon.com/day-camp

We are so grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission . Today we welcomed their educ...
06/16/2026

We are so grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission . Today we welcomed their educators for a fishing clinic with campers -- the first of multiple visits during camp this summer. In addition to this valuable programmatic partnership, we want to give thanks to the AGFC for being one of our 2026 Camp sponsors, helping us provide options to make camp financially accessible to more families!

"And just like that, Week 3 has officially begun!Ahoy, campers! The gates are open and our crew is officially setting sa...
06/15/2026

"And just like that, Week 3 has officially begun!

Ahoy, campers! The gates are open and our crew is officially setting sail for a swashbuckling week of high-seas adventure because Week 3 is all about channeling our inner pirates and seeing who can best say ""Ahoy Matey!"" by the end of the week.

The sun is shining, the water is ready, and our counselors are leading their cabin crews into a brand-new week of pirate treasure hunts, outdoor discovery, and nautical games. Here’s to a week of growing confidence, spark-ing curiosity, and making great friends! Let's go!"

A few more fun memories as we say goodbye to week 2 and get ready for week 3 ("Ahoy, Mateys!").(Camper spots are still a...
06/14/2026

A few more fun memories as we say goodbye to week 2 and get ready for week 3 ("Ahoy, Mateys!").

(Camper spots are still available later in the summer. For more information, see lakenixon.com/day-camp)

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We enjoyed doing our part to kick off the 2026 World Cup at camp this week! (Go team USA!)
06/13/2026

We enjoyed doing our part to kick off the 2026 World Cup at camp this week! (Go team USA!)

Just another day at the office for the camp crew!(There are still spaces available later in the summer. To learn more, a...
06/11/2026

Just another day at the office for the camp crew!

(There are still spaces available later in the summer. To learn more, and to apply, visit lakenixon.com/day-camp )

For several years now, campers have frequently hiked to the top of a nearby hill and placed one of the many available ro...
06/10/2026

For several years now, campers have frequently hiked to the top of a nearby hill and placed one of the many available rocks on a pile -- a pile that's growing bigger and bigger all the time. We now refer to these as the "memory rocks."

They bring to mind the last section of our camp pledge: "I am not the first; I won't be the last. But while I'm at Lake Nixon, I'll keep my word -- and have a blast!"

A few openings are still available (especially in July). To learn more and to apply, visit lakenixon.com/day-camp

Day 1 of Week 2 ("World Cup" week) and we give today a "thumbs up," even with spending about two hours undercover during...
06/09/2026

Day 1 of Week 2 ("World Cup" week) and we give today a "thumbs up," even with spending about two hours undercover during a gully-washer of a thunderstorm!

It takes a village to make the classic camp experience possible, and this summer, we are incredibly blessed! We want to ...
06/07/2026

It takes a village to make the classic camp experience possible, and this summer, we are incredibly blessed!

We want to send a massive Lake Nixon thank you to our incredible 2026 corporate sponsors. Because of their generosity, we are able to keep our camp accessible, support our amazing staff, and ensure hundreds of Central Arkansas kids can immerse themselves in God's creation. Please join us in thanking the partners who help keep our campers happy, dirty, and tired!

Our 2026 Partners:
Arvest Bank
Moonlight Mixes - Wicked Mix & Wicked Minis
Garver
Chick-fil-A Chenal & MarkhamAR
Legacy Termite & Pest
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Baptist Health
Southern Bancorp
Rose Law Firm
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

From the bottom of our hearts—THANK YOU for investing in our community's youth!



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18500 Cooper Orbit Road
Little Rock, AR
72210

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