Summer 2025 in Little Rock

From public safety to parks to community programs, our city made a real impact this summer:

• Crime down 19% compared to past 5 summers with stronger mentoring, youth camps & real-time assists
• 5,000+ youth & families engaged in parks programs, with record growth in recreation & field trips
• 47,000 contact hours of engagement through community programs, internships & workforce opportunities

These numbers tell a powerful story: safer neighborhoods, stronger families, and brighter opportunities for all who call Little Rock home. We’re proud to go Back to the Basics – Summer Edition and deliver results you can see.

47,000 contact hours of engagement

Positive Prevention Programs: 3 
- 25 youth logged 46,800+ hours of safe, structed activities

Financial Empowerment:
- 113 new banks accounts opened with First Convenience Bank partnership 

"Get Real, Here is the Deal" Simulation: 
- 175 interns, $10K+ in donated value from community partners

Youth Summer Workforce Institute: 
- 80% completed the 6-week program; over half with perfect attendance

Career Climb - Advanced Manufacturing:
- First graduating class of 5 interns with OSHA & technical certifications 

Summer Youth Employment Opportunity: 
- 255 interns places across 92 worksites, supported by 300+ volunteers & 6 college mentors 

Midnight Basketball: 
- 400 youth participated over 8 weeks - zero incidents reported 

5,000 youth & families in Parks programs 

Youth Summer Camps:
- 923 youth enrolled across 6 centers & schools (up from 856 last year)

Swimming Lessons:
- 430 participants across locations (up from 248 last year)

Museum Outreach:
- 1,694 students served through summer field trips (10% growth)

Track & Field:
- 112 youth track & field participants (200% growth)

Outdoor Recreation:
- 1,357 participants enjoying biking, fishing, archery, & more (447% increase)

Crime decreased by 19% compared to the last 5 summers

Youth Summer Camp:
- 58 pre-teens (ages 10-12) + 4 peer counselors

G.E.M.S. (Girls Empowered by Mentoring Sisterhood):
- 50 young women ages 10-18 building confidence, life skills, & leadership

S.O.S. (Saving Our Sons):
- 53 young men connected with mentors, life skills training & positive police relationships

Real Time Crime Center (May-Aug):
- Real-Time Assists, 464 incidents where personnel quickly resolved the case