How old are the students at this camp? 

Students between the ages of 8 - 12 are eligible to attend.

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Can older students become Junior Counselors?

Applications for Spring Camp Junior Counselors are closed. Check back in April for the Summer JC Application! Students aged 14-17 with a passion for STEAM education or the outdoors will be eligible.

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How many kids are at camp each week?

Each week, the Student Stewards Spring Break Camp will have limited spots for students. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Keeping our camp small will ensure that each student is given the individualized attention, care, and guidance that they need.

 

What are the dates of the camps?

Spring Camp will run between the dates of Monday, March 25th to Friday the 29th and Monday, April 1st to Friday the 5th. Each week of camp will have a different theme and focus.

 

What time does camp start and end?

Regular camp hours are 9am-4pm. Students can be picked up and dropped off at the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation office, located in Idlewild Park at 50 Cowan Drive, Reno.

Extended hours (8am-5:30 pm) are available for an additional fee. Please be aware, parents/ guardians CANNOT be later than 5:30pm to pick-up students. If parents/guardians are late to pick-up students (later than 5:30 pm), a late fee will be charged. There are no afternoon extended hours on Fridays.

 

How do I register my child for camp?

Registration is open! Click here for Week 1 Registration, and here for Week 2 Registration. You will need to pay a $25 deposit for each week with a credit or debit card before registration is complete and your student's spot in camp is secured.

 

If you are unable to register online, please email bradley@tmparksfoundation.org for a paper copy and return it with payment enclosed to:

Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation

attn: Spring Break Camp

50 Cowan Drive

Reno, NV 89509

 

How much does camp cost?

A week of camp costs $275 per student. An Early Bird discount ($50 off per week) is available if you register before February 9th. Extended hours (8am-5:30 pm) are available for an additional fee. Please be aware, parents/guardians CANNOT be later than 5:30pm to pick-up students. If parents/guardians are late to pick-up students (later than 5:30 pm), a late fee will be charged.

 

Are scholarships available?

Need-based scholarships are available. If you are interested, please complete the scholarship application while registering your child.

 

What does a typical day at camp look like?

Camp will start at 9:00 am. In the mornings, we will focus on experiments and activities in small groups. We will have a recreational break mid-morning to ensure students are up and moving. After lunch, we will do arts & crafts, play games, and more. We will also have large group activities, hikes, park explorations, and group experiments/activities related to the week’s theme. Camp ends at 4:00 pm each day, and parents will need to sign their students out with a photo ID before heading home.

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What about the food situation?

Lunch is provided and included in the price of tuition. However, we encourage parents to pack plenty of snacks for their camper. Parents are still welcome to pack a sack lunch, especially if your camper has any dietary restrictions or special dietary preferences.

 

What should my student bring to camp each day?

• Sturdy shoes appropriate for being active outside (must have a back to them; no flip-flops or crocs, please)

• Weather appropriate clothing (jacket, warm pants, etc.)

• Water bottle

• Sunscreen

• Hat

• Backpack

• Snack

• Downtime items (books, notebooks, cards, etc.)