Arkansas Outdoor Academy

We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2026–2027 school year at Arkansas Outdoor Academy are officially open ! If you’re a family exploring innovative educationa...

As we build Arkansas Outdoor Academy before our doors officially open, one principle guides every curriculum map, every pacing guide, every planning conversation. Every lesson sho...

There is a quiet moment in almost every conversation I have with a parent about Arkansas Outdoor Academy. It usually comes after the excitement. After we talk about hands-on scien...

If you have been exploring Arkansas Outdoor Academy, you have probably come across the phrase experiential education . It appears often in conversations about innovative schools, ...

Building Leaders Through Adventure, Teamwork, and Creativity Arkansas Outdoor Academy is excited to offer a dynamic lineup of sports, clubs, and outdoor programs for the upcomi...

When people ask why we are launching Arkansas Outdoor Academy in Little Rock, the answer is straightforward. This is where Arkansas meets itself. Little Rock is a capital city sh...

Conservation begins when we remember our first connection to land and the feeling we felt. For me, it was on my family farm at the age of six. Walking down the narrow dirt road f...

Arkansas Outdoor Academy (AOA) is looking for passionate, innovative educators who want to help build something meaningful. As a new public charter school centered on experienti...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2026 Arkansas Outdoor Academy to Open First Outdoor Public Charter School in Little Rock LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Outdoor Acad...

My name is Sharon Bennett, and as Board President of Arkansas Outdoor Academy, my responsibility is to ensure that the Governing Board is equipped to meet the fiduciary, legal, and...