Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp (Official Site)

09/27/2026

It was an honor to honor our first responders today! Thank you to Engage AR for providing us with a mini grant for the 9/11 National Day of Service. We know it’s not 9/11, but every day is a good day to recognize first responders, especially those with a direct connection to the camp: Cliff Spann and his team at West Pulaski Fire Department; LRPD Officer Christopher Tollette; Pulaski County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office Officer Tallent; former camper, CIT, and counselor Amanda Warren (EMT); and former camper and CIT Xerin Merriweather (Air National Guard). Several spoke about their pathways to a career in service, and the campers had lots of good questions. Thanks to our campers and parents for the food pantry donations and thanks to the CITs for putting together our new shelving. At camp we talk a lot about service and relationships. We nailed both of those today! Thanks to our Chairman of the Board Charlie Coleman for reminding all of us that the camp is a “responder.” We may not be a first responder, but we are responding to the needs of our community in many ways. Thanks to Sanford for the service he continues to give even in retirement. And thanks to an amazing staff and AmeriCorps team for ALWAYS going above and beyond to bring the joy and connection!!

09/24/2026

We are so excited for one of the schools where our AmeriCorps team has served for the last year and a half. Great teachers, great kids, great support staff, and a great principal!

💎✨ WE’RE STILL REELING FROM THE NEWS! ✨💎

Last week, we celebrated a moment we will NEVER forget… College Station Elementary officially went from an F school to a B school! 🐉💙

But we’re not stopping there! We are PROUD to be an ARKANSAS GEM SCHOOL! 💎

This recognition represents so much more than a letter grade. It represents growth, perseverance, teamwork, high expectations, and a community that refused to give up. Our Champions showed up. Our teachers and staff showed up. Our families showed up. And together, we put the PRESSURE on! 🔥

From F → B… we are proof that when Champions believe, work, grow, and PERSIST, incredible things can happen. 💎

We are still celebrating this incredible accomplishment. We want YOU to celebrate with us!

🎉 HELP US CELEBRATE COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY, OUR GEM SCHOOL! 🎉

💎 Growth
💎 Excellence
💎 Mindset

The pressure is still on… because we know there is MORE ahead! 🐉🔥💎

College Station Elementary: Under Construction: Applying Pressure!

09/19/2026

Back in June, we hosted a special evening benefiting Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp (Official Site). "Special Art for a Special Camp" featured original works from Art Group Gallery artists, inspired by all the beautiful things this camp has done and continues to do for the community. The pieces, which depicted memories and moments from camp, were available for sale, and every purchase benefited Pfeifer Camp's Free Summer Program.

Although the event has passed, we recently received thank you cards from kids who attended Pfeifer Camp this past summer. It is so special to see the impact one evening can have, and we hope you'll join us in continuing to support Pfeifer Camp's mission. Pfeifer Camp gives kids a place to be seen for their leadership, resiliency, tenacity, and kindness. The camp community offers a stable, safe space to develop relationships, independence, and selflessness.

Thank you to everyone who purchased artwork at the benefit, and to Pfeifer Camp for letting us host the evening and for sharing these thank you cards with us!

09/19/2026

Such a great 🥵 day at Eagle Hill Golf and Athletic Club for the annual Buddy Coleman Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the camp. So many dedicated and amazing people make this happen each year because they know how important and impactful a camp experience can be for kids who can’t afford it.

09/17/2026

Summer Session 3

09/02/2026

We have immediate openings for full and part-time AmeriCorps members to tutor, mentor, and lead social emotional learning at College Station and Harris elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District.

Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/NUwk4L9211HmiLam8

For more information: https://www.pfeifercamp.com/about/about-jpkc/for-schools/

08/20/2026

Session 2 2026

08/20/2026

Session 2 Reflection
We like circles, and we like to reflect and put words to our experiences.

07/30/2026

Campfire Session 2 2026. Why does everyone look bored during campfire photos? That’s not boredom. It’s exhaustion! Mondays include camper arrival, playing get to know you games with a bunch of strangers, taking luggage to the cabin, walking to the cafeteria for lunch, doing emergency drills and a health screening, arts and crafts, swim tests and free swim, flag ceremony, dinner with a clean cabin announcement (hopefully), and gardening, kayaking or field games all in 90°+ weather with limited air conditioning and rest. Everyone is hot and tired and without screen time but still enthralled with Mr. Sanford’s songs, stories and lessons. Don’t think for a second that they aren’t soaking it all in. Making memories. If you are a current or former camper, CIT, AmeriCorps counselor or staff, you just know.

07/30/2026

Soooooo thankful for these two! Teamwork makes the dream work.