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

Multiple Locations · $150/week

Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camps offer themed day camp experiences for children aged 6-12 through the City of Reno's Parks and Recreation Department.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Reno's Parks and Recreation page for 'Camps for Kids - Vacation Station,' confirming the camp's existence and municipal ownership. The page details that these are day camps for children aged 6-12, offering various themed weeks throughout the summer and during school breaks. The camp is not ACA accredited, as a search of the ACA directory for 'Sierra Kids' or 'Reno Parks and Recreation' yielded no results. The website explicitly states, 'All staff are background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety protocols. The camp's social media presence is through the main Reno Parks and Recreation accounts, @renoparksandrec on Instagram and RenoParksandRec on Facebook, rather than a dedicated camp-specific handle. No specific founder or years of operation for this particular camp program were found, as it appears to be an ongoing offering of the city department. The program is clearly a day camp, with no overnight options mentioned.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camps 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 accredited or not found
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: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sierra Kids - Vacation Station Camps

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