Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $150/week
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Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary

Jessie Beck Elementary · $150/week

Sierra Kids at Jessie Beck Elementary offers a day camp program through the City of Reno Parks and Recreation, focusing on supervised activities for children...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the City of Reno Parks and Recreation's 'Camps for Kids & Vacation Station' page, which includes information about the Sierra Kids program. This program is a day camp offered at various elementary school locations, including Jessie Beck Elementary. The City of Reno Parks and Recreation operates these camps, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program emphasizes supervised activities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary' specifically are not readily available, but the broader 'Reno Parks and Recreation' entity has a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs. The camp's Facebook handle is 'renoparksandrec', and no Instagram handle is listed on the site.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary 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: 1900 Sharon Way, Reno, NV 89509
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary

What ages does Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary accept?
Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary 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 - Jessie Beck Elementary cost?
Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary 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 - Jessie Beck Elementary's hours?
Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary 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 - Jessie Beck Elementary?
Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary 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 - Jessie Beck Elementary provide lunch?
Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary 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 - Jessie Beck Elementary compare to other community/rec center camps in Reno?
Sierra Kids - Jessie Beck Elementary 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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