Reno / Tahoe Summer Camps and Recreation for Kids

Great Basin Outdoor School

Great Basin Outdoor School holds camp sessions are based at Camp Galilee on the shore of Lake Tahoe. As the name implies, the camp is focused on outdoor learning and activities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Spring, fall, and winter sessions are offered. Visit the website for schedule, curriculum, and sign up information. The office number is (775) 823-8888.

City of Reno Camps for Kids

Reno's department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services offers a wide variety of camp activities throughout the year. Get the information at the city's camp information website, or contact Kevin or Kelly at (775) 334-2262.

For a catalog of all summer recreation offerings, get the Reno 2008 Summer Activity Schedule.

City of Sparks Youth Sports

Whatever your child likes to do, chances are there is a suitable recreation program in Sparks. Sparks residents can sign up online at the Sparks Parks and Recreation WebTrac Online Registration web page. Get more information from the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department at (775) 353-2376.

VSA arts of Nevada Summer Art Camps

From the website: "Join us for fun creative summer camps! Your child will be nurtured and inspired to create, imagine, and act. Each day campers will experience visual arts, creative movement and drama. All activities are age appropriate and the projects will allow each child to express their individual creativity." Sessions are held at the Lake Mansion in Reno, Alf Sorensen Community Center in Sparks, and Larry D. Johnson Community Center in Sparks. Get more information at (775) 826-6100.

Summer Camps for Kids

These camps are offered as Community Education Classes through the Washoe County School District. The online catalog section for Summer Camps for Kids shows you what is available and provides directions for enrolling and signing up online. For more information, call Community Education at (775) 353-5780.

KIDS University

KIDS University is sponsored by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. It is a day camp for kids entering 2nd through 8th grades and features seven week long sessions with different themes. There are both full day and half day sessions, all held on the UNR campus. To learn more about the sessions, dates, and how to register, visit the KIDS University website. The phone numbers are (775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928.

Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics Camps

Offered by UNR Athletics, these camps offer a wide variety of camps geared toward enhancing athletic skills. Get details and registration information about each camp at the athletics camps web page.

UNR Lake Tahoe Music Camp

This camp is for musicians in grades 6 through 12. It is directed by University director of bands, A.G. "Mack" McGrannahan III. For information and registration, call (775) 784-4062 or (800) 233-8928.

Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada

Girls do not need to be Girl Scout members to participate in these camps.

Discovery Day Camp is for six weeks during June and July. It is held at Mamie Towles Elementary School in Reno. It's the only all-girl day camp in our area. For more information, call the program registrar at (775) 322-0642, ext. 223.

Camp Wasiu II is located in the mountains near Sierra City, CA. It is open to all girls entering grades 1-12. At Camp Wasiu II, girls spend several days at a camp with established standards of safety and management set by the Girls Scouts of the U.S.A. Visit the registration web page to learn how to sign up for Camp Wasiu II.

Zoo Camp 2008

Zoo Camp, at the Sierra Safari Zoo in Reno, runs for 9 weeks starting June 15. According to the website, "The purpose of Zoo Camp is to provide local children with an opportunity to learn about animals and their habitats. There will be hands on activities and opportunities for the children to see and learn about the animals living at Sierra Safari Zoo." The camp is for kids ages 9 to 14. For more information, contact Katrina at (775) 846-6175.