Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $150/week
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Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp

City-wide · $150/week

Sierra Kids Vacation Station Camp offers themed weekly day camp experiences for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, crafts, and field trips within Re...

▌ Editor's read The Sierra Kids Vacation Station Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services for children aged 6-12. The website, reno.gov, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp, including weekly themes, activities, and registration details. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services website mentions that staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with various locations across Reno. Google reviews for 'Reno Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities, though specific reviews for Vacation Station Camp are not readily available. The camp's social media presence is under the main Reno Parks and Recreation accounts, @renoparksandrec on Instagram and RenoParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp 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: 1301 Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89512
  • Phone: (775) 334-2262
  • Cost notes: Rates, times, and participant ages vary for specialty camps.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp

What ages does Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp accept?
Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp 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 - Vacation Station Camp cost?
Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Rates, times, and participant ages vary for specialty camps. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp's hours?
Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp 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 - Vacation Station Camp?
Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp 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 - Vacation Station Camp provide lunch?
Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp 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 - Vacation Station Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Reno?
Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camp 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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