Sierra Kids Summer Camps Registration Now Open

Specialty camps now offered!

Summer break is around the corner and the City of Reno is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Sierra Kids Summer Camps. These camps are designed for children of various ages and interests. In addition to the full-day regular camps, the City will also host a series of specialty camps that provide unique opportunities for kids to explore their passions.  

The specialty camps this season consist of a bike camp, a sports camp, and a camp that focuses on activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Kids will discover endless fun at the City of Reno’s Summer Camps with activities including games, arts and crafts, sports, and field trips for children ages 6 to 12.5. 

Parents and Guardians can register their kids online or in-person at Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center. Prices vary depending on the camps selected, and space is limited for all camps. See below for more details on each of the camps.   

Summer Camps Dates & Times:  Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Session Dates: Every week starting June 16, can be purchased by week 

Pricing: $145/week, lunches not included 

Camp Locations: 

   - Jessie Beck Elementary School – 1900 Sharon Way - Currently Full

   - JWood Raw Elementary School – 10600 Green Pasture Drive - Currently Full

   - Westergard Elementary School – 1785 Ambassador Drive - Currently Full

   - Lemelson STEM Academy – 2001 Soaring Eagle Drive (times vary) 

   - O’Brien Middle School - 5000 Silver Lake Road

Specialty Camps: 

Most specialty camps run Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For families in need of additional care outside these hours, limited before-camp and after-camp programs will be located at JWood Raw Elementary and O’Brien Middle school. No transportation to before and after camp care will be provided unless already attending specialty camps at those sites.    

Bike Camps: 

Beginner/Intermediate Bike Camp: Campers will learn how to safely ride a bike, ride in a group, switch gears for climbing and other safety skills. Participants will be divided into two groups: strider bikes and riders who can ride a two-wheel bike without training wheels. For children ages 6 to 10 years old. 

Advanced bike campers will be able to ride a variety of bike paths including the Truckee River bike path, Hidden Valley bike trail, Peavine Trail, and more. Participants must posses prior riding experience, including extensive time riding and familiarity with long distance rides across diverse surface conditions. For children 11 years old and up. 

Pricing: $175 for beginner camp, $175 for intermediate Camp, $315 for advanced camp  

Dates: June 16-20, July 7-11 

Location: Kiwanis Bike Program – 5305 Mill Street 

STEAM Camp: 

Get ready for high-energy, creative adventures with our STEAM camps! Our STEAM camps take charge of our participant’s creativity with real tools, hands-on materials, and endless challenges. This camp is perfect for kids who love to tinker, build, and bring big ideas to life. There are different types of STEAM camps including: GameStorm, Maker Space Magic Arts, Alien Explorers, and more. For children 7-12 years old. 

Pricing:$195/week, lunches not included 

Dates: June 23-27, June 30-July 4, July 7-11 

Location: Peavine SKI Pad – 1601 Grandview Avenue 

Sports Camp: 

Sports Camps offer beginner to intermediate players a chance to build strong fundamentals for all types of sports. Campers are grouped by age and ability and will learn essential skills through focused drills, games, and competitions. The sports being offers are the following: Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Dodgeball, Kickball, and more. The minimum age for campers is 4 years old. Campers aged 4-6 years old can participate in a half-day camp. Campers aged 7-12 years old can participate in a full day camp. 

Pricing: $138/week for Jr. program, $195/week for regular sports camp, lunch not included 

Dates: June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25 

Locations:  

   - JWood Raw Elementary School – 10600 Green Pasture Drive 

   - O’Brien Middle School- 5000 Silver Lake Road 

   - Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center – 1301 Valley Road 

   - Plumas Gym – 475 Monroe Street 

   - Traner Middle School – 1700 Carville Drive 

Scholarships are available for the full day camps at Jessie Beck, Westergard, JWood Raw Elementary Schools, Lemelson STEM Academy, and O’Brien Middle School. Please contact the City’s administration office at 775-334-2260 for more information. Applications may take up to 10 days to review and process and must be received prior to camp start date. 

For more information about Summer Camps or other recreational opportunities at the City of Reno, please visit our website or call the youth office at 775-334-4280