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There's lots to do during summer, 2026. Here are some of your choices for staying active and having fun this summer season.

Weekly sessions offered June 15 - July 27, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended care from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. available). Located at High Desert Montessori School in Reno. Camps are for kids Kindergarten through 5th grade. Engage in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math with Challenge Island. Taught by licensed NV teachers, children will dive into a world of imagination, innovation and creation through hands-on engineering, designing, building and creating. A different theme is offered each week, from Jurassic Island Camp, Slimetopia, Super STEAMio Camp, Mile Island Camp, and lots more.

June 15 through August 7, 2025. We have a fun summer planned with over 50 different camps offered on multiple weeks. The camps are all day Monday through Friday. Many camps are STEAM based and include world cultures, mythology, coding, Harry Potter, space, robotics, ecology, forensic investigation, healthcare, acting, games, mythology, writing, math and zookeeping. Camps for kids ages 7 to 14. All camps are held at the University of Nevada, Reno. Visit the website for camp details and to register online. For more information about KIDS University, contact KIDSU@unr.edu or call (775) 784-4046.

The University of Nevada offers camps for several of its sports programs. Visit the website for dates and details about each of these sports camps.

• Baseball
• Men's Basketball
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving
• Volleyball
• Women's Basketball

Weekly sessions from June 8 through August 7, 2026. Both day camps and overnight camps are available. Each week of camp is packed with different themes that will inspire creativity, curiosity, and a love for the great outdoors. Join us for field trips and camp adventures, meet engaging guest speakers, and dive into fascinating fire ecology lessons. Camps are for kids ages 8 to 13, and are held at Galena Creek Visitor Center, Galena Creek Regional Park, and other nearby locations. Cost varies depending on which camp is chosen.

2026 dates for ages 12 - 14 are June 24 - 27 and July 28 - 31. For ages 14 - 17, it's July 10 - 13 and August 3 - 6. There is a camp each week during these dates. This is real camping summer camp for kids. Staff leads kids into the wilderness to share the joy and rewarding challenge of backpacking and wilderness survival through four day backpacking adventures. Participants come away with a sense of responsibility for the outdoors and develop confidence as they overcome a variety of challenges. To register online, visit the website and click on the dates of interest. For questions, contact markh@tahoerimtrail.org or call (775) 321-3559.

Camps are in June and July, 2026. These are half-day art camps at the Nevada Museum of Art's E.L. Cord Museum School. Kids ages 7 to 15 will enjoy experimenting with clay, painting, marbling, digital and other art mediums and meet new friends during these half-day camps. There are both morning and afternoon sessions. Visit the website for camp details and online registration. The information phone number is (775) 329-3333.

June 15 through August 7, 2026. The Discovery (Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum) offers a series of summer camps for kids from 1st through 7th grades. Camps include numerous themes and sessions for various age groups. You can view the on-site schedule and sign up online for Camp Discovery sessions. Get additional information from the "Camp Discovery FAQ".

Summer camps are in weekly sessions during June, July and August, 2026. Week-long art camps from Arts for All Nevada are offered at the Lake Mansion. Camps are in the mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Various camps are for kids 6 to 14 years. Refer to the "Classes and Events" for details, dates, and sign up information. Arts for All Nevada main location is the Lake Mansion, 250 Court Street in Reno. Call (775) 826-6100 for more information.

Monday through Friday from June 10 to August 6, 2026. Summer Kidz Kamp is available to kids entering 1st through 6th grade and features fun-themed weeks with age appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, water play and active games. These activities are included in the registration fee. Participants are grouped by grade. You can register online from the website or in person at the Recreation Office and Gym, 98 Richards Way in Sparks. Call (775) 353-2376 for more information.

June 15 to August 7, 2026. Reno's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services offers camps for kids at 7 locations with activities geared for ages 5 to 12.5 years. During the camp, kids will visit area parks, pools, and more. They can attend specialty sports camps and STEAM camps if desired. They will also go to the movies, participate in arts and crafts and recreate at their designated Vacation Station site. Get details about times, dates, and fees from the online reservations website. Weekly registration only – there will be no daily rates. All participants must be pre-registered and paid to attend. Financial assistance available. Call (775) 334-4280 for more information.

Wednesday to Friday each week from June 16 through July 30, 2026. Each session is a summer crafting program for kids ages 6 to 14. We offer opportunities for creativity, imagination, and artistic experimentation while fostering self-expression and confidence. At the Hold Steady Studio, 2135 Dickerson Rd. in Reno and the Wilbur D. May Garden Patio in Rancho San Rafael Park. Visit the website for more information and onine registration.

June 8 to August 7, 2026. For kids 5 to 12 and free for teens 13 - 18. Our traditional summer activities include indoor and outdoor games, arts-and-crafts, sports, and many more weekly activities. Each day is structured with intentional programming beginning with awesome summer brain gain enrichment programs and ending with more physical play. Camps are held a various locations around Reno and Sparks. Free meals available to all kids. Visit the website for fee and registration information.

Variety of camps June, July and August, 2026. There are a bunch of camps available on a various topics, mostly for ages 8 to 12. Dates, times and fees vary, so check the website for more details and to register online. Each camp is a week and offered in the morning at Boys & Girls Club facilities.

June 15 - 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Surge is a day camp experience filled with extreme games, epic recreational opportunities, and creative STEAM projects. This camp is for kids who will have completed kindergarten-5th grade by summer 2026. Visit the website for more information and to register online.

Applications being accepted from current Amplify Life clients. Amplify Life is the home of Camp Lotsafun, a summer sleep away camp for adults with disabilities, that is held every summer. Our campers spend five nights in cabins, hiking, doing arts and crafts, swimming and enjoying the outdoors. Summer camps are held at Eagle Lake in northern California. For more information about registration, call (775) 827-3866.

June 15 through August 7, 2026. There are a variety of camp dates and locations. Visit the website for details and to sign up online. For kids ages 6 to 15. Summer camps offer a safe and fun environment for kids to learn, grow, and make new friends. From mastering the basics to boosting confidence on the trails, your child will have an unforgettable experience filled with fun and adventure.

Five camps from June 22 through July 24, 2026. The College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno is offering Engineering Everywhere and Invention & Innovation camps for 12 - 14 year olds. For 14 to 17 year olds, it's Aerospace Mini-Camp, Engineering Adventures Camp, and Civil and Environmental Engineering Camp. These camps are introductions to engineering and are led by UNR engineering faculty and students. They are held in various engineering buildings on campus. Camps will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website for links to sign up for each of the sessions. (775) 784-6925.

Six weekly sessions from June 15 through July 31, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Summer Day Camp offers kids the chance to learn about nature through hands-on activities, games, and guest presentations in a fun outdoor environment. Takes place at the River School Farm in Reno, 7777 White Fir St. Cost is $290.99 per child per week. Before and after care available. For kids aged 6 to 12. Visit the website to sign up or call (775) 324-0936 for more information.

June 8 - August 7, 20256. Sponsored by Sierra Nevada Journeys. Camps are for ages 5 to 12. Our team of talented educators and camp counselors lead campers through a combination of daily themed STEM activities, nature exploration, daily water play, and campers’ choice. In addition to traditional camp activities, each week of camp focuses on a specific theme. Week-long sessions are held at Rosewood Nature Study Area in Reno. Online registration is available. (775) 355-1688.

June 15 through July 31, 2026. Jump into the fun with our summer day camp, where campers can experience all the adventure and enjoyment of a Sierra Nevada Journeys program in a day camp setting. We offer five weeks of STEM-based day camp programs for children ages 5-12 years old at The Club at ArrowCreek in Reno. Online registration is available.

July 6 - 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For ages 5 to 9. A weeklong camp with a variety of themed art, craft, and music projects geared for younger kids. Parents/guardians are welcome to drop-off or stick around and craft along with your kiddos. You can register for any single day or save some money by going for all five days. Pre-registration is required. Fees cover all materials. Tickets available online. At The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. in Reno. For questions or more info email alisha@hollandreno.org.

June 22 - 26, 2026. A full-day camp for youth ages 10+. Different art projects are explored each morning and a variety of contemporary tabletop board games during the afternoons. Full-day or Half-day camp options are available. Camp participants may choose the option to play a variety of mixed board games each day or can spend the week playing Dungeons & Dragons. At The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. in Reno. Tickets available online. For questions or more info email alisha@hollandreno.org.

Full play camp will run from July 6 - 10, 2026. KidScape camps focus on acting, theater and improv comedy. The full play camps are for kids ages 7 to 17. This year it's "Back to the 90s." Improv camp is for ages 7 to 18 and will be June 22 - 26, 2026. All conclude with a performance to showcase what was learned. Visit the website for information about times, places, online registration, and other available camps. Call (775) 313-3900 for more information.

June 22 - 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For grades 4 to 9. Let your talents go wild this summer in our “Reno’s Got Talent” Summer Theater Camp. Join us for one week of fun rehearsing and performing an original show. Online registration available. 500 E. Moana Lane in Reno. (775) 852-7740.

June 15 - 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., ages 5 to 8. Performing Arts Summer Camp is our new summer camp for the youngest performers. We are collaborating with Sierra Nevada Ballet's Tiny Dancers and Steinway Art Gallery's Little Mozarts programs to bring a full week of fun mornings. Online registration available. 500 E. Moana Lane in Reno. (775) 852-7740.

Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada offers an extensive array of summer camps, from day camps to overnight camps to road trips. There are also a variety of other activities from which to choose. Visit the website for times, dates, and details. Get more information by calling (775) 322-0642.

June 8 - 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ages 7 to 13. Camps are a great place for young adventurers to experience rock climbing, learn new skills, and make friends. Camp activities are tailored to each child based on their age and experience level. Visit the website for more information and to sign up online. Camps are at Mesa Rim Climb Center, 970 Harvard Way in Reno. (775) 507-4255.

The these camps feature tennis and pickleball. There are weekly camp sessions for kids 4 to 6 and 7 to 17. Camps include both tennis and piclkeball. Half and full days available. Visit the website for more details and to register online. Reno Tennis Center is at 2601 Plumas Street in Reno.

June 15 - 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Children (K - 6th grade) are presented with fun, hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Camp Invention is led by experienced local educators and new curriculum is introduced each year. Sessions are at Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Doral Academy of Northern Nevada in Reno. Also at Riverview Elementary School in Dayton and Bethlehem Lutheran School in Carson City. Visit the website for more information and online registration.

Summer camps at The Discovery in Reno, Nevada. Photo © Stan White

June 15 through August 21, 2026. Featuring 3 camp programs. TLC Early Childhood Summer Camp is for young campers (8 weeks to pre-K). STEM Academy Summer Camp is for pre-K to 1st grade. Upper School Summer Camp is for kids 2nd to 8th grade. Brookfield School is at 6800 S. McCarran Blvd. in Reno. Visit the website to learn more and for online registration. (775) 825-0257.

June 9 through August 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each of the 9 camp sessions last a week, divided among ages 5 to 14. Give your kids a week of learning to work with a variety of different materials, learning to collaborate on projects with their peers, and creating colorful, expressive artwork. Visit the website for more information and online signup. The Generator is at 2450 Oddie Blvd. in Sparks.

July 6 - 10 and 13 - 17, 2026. Boys and girls ages 6 to 14 will learn and improve upon new skills, as well as hone in on others in regards to situational awareness, dribbling, passing, possession, and shooting. We offer both half day and full day options, with half days ranging from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and full days ranging from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website for additional details and online registration. At the Truckee Meadows Community College Dandini campus, 7000 Dandini Blvd. in Reno.

Mini-Lizards Camp - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Over the course of five days, kids ages 4 to 5 will learn and improve upon new skills, as well as hone in on others in regards to situation awareness, dribbling, passing, possession, and shooting. Same dates and location as the main camp.

June 8 to August 7, 2026, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jump into the fun with our summer day camp, where campers can experience all the adventure and enjoyment of a Sierra Nevada Journeys program in a day camp setting. We offer STEM-based day camp programs for children ages 5 to 12 years old, children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026. Camp is held at Rosewood Nature Area, located in southeast Reno off of Veterans Parkway. Online registration available.

Summer Camps at Lake Tahoe and Other Nearby Areas

July 19 - 25, 2026. Lake Tahoe Music Camp is a sleep away camp committed to providing a memorable and exceptional musical education experience for music students (completing 6th – 12th grades). Situated on its own private beach, Lake Tahoe Music Camp offers jazz and classical music workshops, clinics, performances, mentoring and instruction with award-winning University faculty, guest conductors and professional chamber and jazz musicians. In their free-time every afternoon, students can play basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, swim in the lake, canoe, kayak and participate in organized recreational activities. Visit the website for more details. Online registration is available. Due to limited space, registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. (775) 784-4278.

June 16 to August 14, 2026. Tahoe Expedition Academy offers adventure and academic summer day camps and overnight backpacking for kids in Truckee, on Lake Tahoe's north shore, and the Reno area. Held in week-long sessions, the summer camps focus on a variety of topics, all with an outdoor focus. They are available for kids ages 7 to 15 and divided by age groups and gender when appropriate. Visit the website for more details and online registration. (530) 287-9684.

July 6 - 31, 2026. Campers spend their days exploring the mountains, building confidence, and making new friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced counselors. Two age-specific programs are offered - ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 17. You can register online or call (530) 426-9000 for information. At Sugar Bowl on Donner Summit, Norden, CA.

June 22 through August 14, 2026. This series of camps offers something for kids ages 3.5 to 5, grades 1 to 6, and grades 7 - 8. Camps include Lil' Pines, Skylandia Campers, and Counselors-in-Training. Visit the website for additional information and online registration. Sponsored by Tahoe City PUD on the shore of Lake Tahoe. (530) 583-3796.

June 14 through July 31, 2026. Campers will be involved in educational and fun, adventurous activities like outdoor science learning, teamwork, and leadership. Each week offers a different camp theme based on basic summer camp activities. There are weekly camp sessions for ages 8 to 13 and Leaders in Training sessions for ages 14 to 16. Camps are held at Outdoor Education Camp, 45 minutes north of Reno in Portola, CA. Get all the details from the "Summer Camp Handbook." For more information, call (775) 355-1688.

July 6 - 31, 2026. For ages 8 through 13. There are a variety of sessions and session lengths available. There is also a counselors in training program for campers ages 14 to 16. Visit the website for details and to sign up online. These camps are sponsored by the YMCA of Superior California. The Bear Valley YMCA Camp is at State Hwy. 20 and Forest Rte. 18, Nevada City, CA 95959. (916) 452-9622.

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