Camp F.A.Q.s |
| Q: | How old are the students at this camp? |
| A: | Students between the ages of 8 - 12 are eligible to attend.
Students older than 12 that are still interested in our Student Stewards Camp can apply to be a Jr. Counselor. Contact Ashley, our Camp Manager, for more information: ashley@tmparksfoundation.org
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| Q: | How many kids are at camp each week? |
| A: | 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.
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| Q: | What time does camp start and end? |
| A: | 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 $40/week. 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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| Q: | How do I register my child for camp? |
| A: | Registration is online. 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 ashley@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
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| Q: | How much does camp cost? |
| A: | A week of camp costs $225 per student. An Early Bird discount ($50 off per week) is available if you register before February 20th. 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.
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| Q: | Are scholarships available? |
| A: | Need-based scholarships are available. If you are interested, please complete the scholarship application while registering your child.
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| Q: | What does a typical day at camp look like? |
| A: | 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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| Q: | What about the food situation? |
| A: | Campers will need to bring a sack lunch each day unless you add the lunch option to your registration. We highly recommend sending lots of snacks with your student as campers are outside all day and burning lots of energy. Students will not have an option of heating food at camp. If your student receives a scholarship, lunch will be provided.
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| Q: | What should my student bring to camp each day? |
| A: | -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.)
-Face mask/covering
-Water bottle
-Sunscreen
-Hat
-Backpack
-Snack
-Downtime items (books, notebooks, cards, etc.)
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