With summer approaching, the City of Reno has announced that registration is now open for the Sierra Kids Summer Camps.
These camps are designed for children with a range of interests and age groups.
In addition to the standard full-day camps, the City will also host several specialty camps focused on specific activities.
The Sierra Kids Summer Camps run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning the week of June 16 and continuing weekly throughout the summer.
Weekly sessions cost $145, and lunches are not included.
The camps are available for children ages six to 12.5 and will be held at multiple locations:
- Jessie Beck Elementary School (1900 Sharon Way)
- JWood Raw Elementary School (10600 Green Pasture Drive)
- Westergard Elementary School (1785 Ambassador Drive)
- Lemelson STEM Academy (2001 Soaring Eagle Drive, times vary)
- O’Brien Middle School (5000 Silver Lake Road)
Activities include games, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips.
Three specialty camps are also being offered: Bike Camp, STEAM Camp, and Sports Camp.
Most specialty camps operate Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Before and after care is available at JWood Raw Elementary and O’Brien Middle School for a limited number of participants, though transportation will not be provided unless attending a specialty camp at those locations.
The Bike Camp is divided into three levels.
The Beginner/Intermediate Bike Camp is for children ages six to ten and includes training in safe riding, gear shifting, and group riding.
The Advanced Bike Camp is for children aged 11 and older who have extensive riding experience and will include rides on paths such as the Truckee River bike path, Hidden Valley bike trail, and Peavine Trail.
All Bike Camps will be held at the Kiwanis Bike Program, located at 5305 Mill Street.
Pricing is $175 for both beginner and intermediate levels, and $315 for the advanced level.
Sessions are scheduled for June 16–20 and July 7–11.
STEAM Camps are designed for children ages seven to 12 and include activities that involve tools, materials, and engineering and creative challenges.
Variations of the camp include GameStorm, Maker Space Magic Arts, and Alien Explorers.
These camps cost $195 per week, lunches not included, and will be held at the Peavine SKI Pad located at 1601 Grandview Avenue.
Sessions will take place June 23–27, June 30–July 4, and July 7–11.
Sports Camp provides beginner and intermediate level instruction in soccer, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, kickball, and other sports.
Children aged four to six may attend a half-day program, while those aged seven to 12 can attend a full-day program.
Prices are $138 per week for the junior program and $195 per week for the full-day program, lunches not included.
Sessions will run June 9–13, June 16–20, June 23–27, July 7–11, July 14–18, and July 21–25.
Camp locations include:
- JWood Raw Elementary School
- O’Brien Middle School
- Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center (1301 Valley Road)
- Plumas Gym (475 Monroe Street)
- Traner Middle School (1700 Carville Drive)
Scholarships are available only for the 6 p.m. Sierra Kids Summer Camps at Jessie Beck, Westergard, JWood Raw Elementary Schools, Lemelson STEM Academy, and O’Brien Middle School.
These scholarships are income- and family size-based and are not available for specialty camps.
Interested families must contact the City’s administration office at 775-334-2260.
“Applications may take up to 10 days to review and process and must be received prior to camp start date.”
Parents and guardians may register online or in person at the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center.
For additional information, including details about Spring Break Camps or other recreational programs, visit the City of Reno website or call the youth office at 775-334-4280.
