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Sierra Kids - Jwood Raw Elementary

Jwood Raw Elementary · $150/week

Sierra Kids at Jwood Raw Elementary offers a day camp experience for children in grades K-5, focusing on recreation, crafts, and educational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services page for 'Camps for Kids - Vacation Station,' which includes information about the Sierra Kids program at various elementary schools, including Jwood Raw Elementary. This is a day camp for children in grades K-5, operating from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The program emphasizes recreation, crafts, and educational activities. The City of Reno Parks and Recreation Facebook page has a rating of 4.3 stars from 124 reviews, with users generally praising the variety of activities and staff engagement. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is 'Sierra Kids - Jwood Raw Elementary' found in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff background check policies. The camp is clearly owned and operated by the municipal parks department. The cost is listed as $150 per week for residents and $172.50 for non-residents.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Sierra Kids - Jwood Raw 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: 10600 Green Pasture Dr, Reno, NV 89521
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sierra Kids - Jwood Raw Elementary

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