A youth camp boys' program has temporarily closed in Douglas County.
Officials announced the China Spring Youth Camp was closed due to financial and staffing instability.
China Spring is a trusted youth residential treatment program, serving the entire state excluding Clark County.
The camp is dedicated to helping mid-level offenders between the ages of 12 and 18 develop skills, knowledge and experience to promote health and resiliency, and arrest progression of problems caused by delinquent behavior.
As a part of the juvenile justice system, the camp provides behavioral health services to youth and their families.
On average the boys' program serves 110-120 juveniles annually.
The camp is operated by Douglas County and funded with a combination of state, local government and Medicaid contributions.
During the current fiscal year, which ends in June, the camp saw a major decline in Medicaid funding due to a decrease in placements caused by the impacts of COVID-19.
Despite efforts by the Nevada State Legislature to reallocate resources, there is still work to be done to ensure the camp is adequately staffed and fiscally stable.
The temporary closure of the boys' program is an opportunity for the camp and Douglas County to come up with a sustainable plan to ensure long-term success.
As part of the negotiations with the Legislature, the Nevada Association of Counties will be convening a stakeholder working group in June to discuss the future of the camp.
Membership will include representatives from 16 counties, District Court judges and the Legislature.
The group will review and discuss camp programming, governance, reporting and funding.
For more information, visit https://chinaspringsyouthcamp.com.
