Bucket list summer 2026
Bucket List Summer (BLS) is a FREE summer day camp for teens, designed to provide them with exciting new experiences and unforgettable adventures across Northwest Arkansas! This summer program is for teens all rising 7th – 12th graders.
Our goal is to build self-esteem and connection to the community while giving real-life experiences that teens may not have access to. Every experience is based on experiential learning and intentionally chosen to engage teens intellectually, creatively, mentally, socially, and/or physically. Teens attending the Bucket List Summer program will better understand themselves and the community and have the critical thinking skills to constructively and beneficially engage in life’s challenges.
2026 Session Dates & Times
Monday-Fridays
| Session 1 (Hub) | 6/1 – 6/5 | 9 am-5 pm |
| Session 2 (Station) | 6/8 – 6/12 | 9 am-5 pm |
| Session 3 (Hub) | 6/22 – 6/26 | 9 am-5 pm |
| Session 4 (Station) | 7/6- 7/10 | 9 am-5 pm |
| Session 5 (Hub) | 7/13- 7/16 | 9 am-5 pm |
| Session 6 (Station) | 7/20- 7/24 | 9 am-5 pm |
| End of Summer Bash | 8/1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
about Bucket List Summer (BLS)
How do we sign up for Bucket List Summer?
Our 2026 Application is open and closes on April 10th
Space is limited and placement in a cohort is not guaranteed. You will find out mid April if your teen has been accepted into a cohort.
What are the requirements for being involved in Bucket List Summer?
– Complete Application
– Transportation to and from the designated TASC Location daily
– Teens must be able to attend every day of their session
– Parents and teens must attend orientation
What are the deadlines for Bucket List Summer?
Applications are open and close April 10th!
You will be notified mid April if your teen has been accepted.
Orientation will be May 13th, 15th, 28th, and 29th. If you are selected, you will be sent a link to sign up for one of those dates.
Bucket List Summer starts on June 1st
What is Bucket List Summer Orientation?
Bucket List Summer orientation is a required meeting with TASC staff to go over the expectations of the program, the activities we will be doing, and to answer any questions about the required paperwork.
The orientation dates will be scheduled at a later date.
How much does Bucket List Summer cost?
Nothing! This summer camp experience is completely free for teens. TASC covers all costs associated with the activities and meals as part of our mission to serve teens and their families
Bucket List Summer Feedback
“What I enjoyed the most about TASC was making new friends. At first I thought I would only talk to my cousins, but I ended up with a whole friend group.”
“I enjoyed meeting all the cool people and getting to experience new things.”
“I most enjoyed the people at BLS because they were what made the activities so fun.”
“I really enjoyed kayaking because I feel like it gave me the opportunity to work with others and I felt like it made bonds stronger too.”
Advice from 2023 Bucket List Summer Teens
“Don’t worry about not knowing anyone, everyone gets super close after the first few days and by the end of your session you don’t want it to be done.”
“Please do it. It’s such a fun thing to do if you have nothing to do during summer
“It’s the best camp ever”
“That to not worry about anything because everyone is very welcoming and youll always end up finding a new friend”