How old are the students at camp?

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

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Will there be opportunities for Junior Counselors at this camp?

Yes! Camp graduates and/or STEAM focused students ages 13-16 who want to develop leadership, communication, and collaboration skills while serving in a vital community role assisting in the administration of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation's Student Stewards Camp are welcome to apply to be a Junior Counselor. Contact dayna@tmparksfoundation.org for more information.

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How many kids are at camp each week?

Currently, each week of camp has 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?

Student Stewards Summer Camp is a day camp with week-long sessions.
It will run between the dates of Monday, June 9th to Friday, August 8th. Each week of camp will have a different theme and focus. 

 

What time does camp start and end?

Regular hours 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, Monday-Thursday) 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.

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Early and Late Care Hours are included for scholarship recipients. 

 

How do I register my child for camp?

Click here to register your camper. You will need to pay a $25 non-refundable deposit for each week with a credit or debit card before registration is complete and your student's spot in camp is secured.

 

How much does camp cost?

Registration cost is based on the following tiered system: 

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Lunch is included in tuition!

Extended hours are available for an additional fee.

 

Are scholarships available?

Need-based scholarships are available. A scholarship application may be completed during the registration process.

 

Does my child qualify for a need-based scholarship?

Your student may qualify for a need-based scholarship. Please complete the scholarship application during registration for review.

 

What does a typical day at camp look like?

Camp will start at 9 am. In the mornings, we focus on recreational physical activity to ensure students are up and moving, followed by STEAM activities and experiments. After lunch, we do arts & crafts, play games, and more. We will also partake in hikes, park explorations, and group experiments/activities related to the week’s theme. If conditions are right, we have "River Time" where students can explore and play along the Truckee River. Camp ends at 3:30/4 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, hat etc.)

• A swim outfit and water shoes (we sometimes have River Time!)

• Water bottle

• Sunscreen

• Backpack

• Snacks

• Optional downtime items (books, notebooks, cards, etc.)