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Sierra Kids - California Building

California Building @ Idlewild Park · $150/week

Sierra Kids at California Building offers a day camp experience for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, crafts, and field trips within Reno's Idlewil...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services page for 'Camps for Kids - Vacation Station,' which includes information about Sierra Kids. This day camp is for children aged 6-12, operating from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and offers activities like crafts, games, and field trips. The program is run by the City of Reno, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the website mentions that staff undergo background checks. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services' show a 4.2-star rating from 163 reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and programs. The Facebook handle 'RenoParksandRec' is linked from the main City of Reno website, but no Instagram handle is readily apparent on the camp-specific page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Sierra Kids - California Building fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 75 Cowan Dr, Reno, NV 89509
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Sierra Kids - California Building

What ages does Sierra Kids - California Building accept?
Sierra Kids - California Building is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Sierra Kids - California Building cost?
Sierra Kids - California Building publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sierra Kids - California Building's hours?
Sierra Kids - California Building runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Sierra Kids - California Building?
Sierra Kids - California Building is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Sierra Kids - California Building provide lunch?
Sierra Kids - California Building does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Sierra Kids - California Building compare to other community/rec center camps in Reno?
Sierra Kids - California Building is one of 8 community/rec center camps in Reno that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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