Summer camp options cover all interests in Las Vegas Valley

YMCA

The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, plans day camps for children ages 5 to 15 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, June 6 through Aug. 26. Children are scheduled to participate in weekly themes, ranging from “Star Wars” and super heroes to musical madness. Pool time is offered, too. Camp fees range from $152 to $235 per week. Two- and three-day preschool camps for children 3 to 5 are offered from 9 a.m. to noon. The YMCA also offers a one-week sleep-away traditional summer camp in San Diego. The beachside camp for children 8 to 14 is scheduled Aug. 15-19. Planned activities include surfing, body boarding, kayaking, archery, crafts and more. The cost is $599. The YMCA offers financial assistance and sliding-scale fees for many of its camps. Lunches and snacks are provided for children who need them through a federal program operated by Three Square food bank. Visit lasvegasymca.org or call 702-877-9622.

YMCA Durango Hills, 3521 N Durango Drive, offers camps for various ages beginning June 6 through Aug. 26 with creative ventures, swim camp, clay creations, basketball, magic tricks, zoology, cheerleading, fear factor and more. Camp prices vary. Visit online.pubhtml5.com/nexx/ducy call 702-945-3901 or 702-240-9622.

The Centennial Hills YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, plans its summer camps for children June 6 through Aug. 26 at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Camps include preschool summer camp for ages 3 to 4, traditional day camps for ages 5 to 15, off-site and on-site specialty camps for ages 6 to 12 and field trips. Registration is limited. Physical activities, exercise, games, and arts and crafts are planned. Prices for the camps range between $15 a day and $235 for weekly camps. Call 702-478-9622 or visit lasvegasymca.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs

The Southern Highlands Boys & Girls Club, 10900 Southern Highlands Parkway, offers summer camps, track break camps and before- and after-school activities for children from kindergarten age to 18 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The camp offers field trips, park visits, and at the clubhouse, campers can play video games on a flat-screen television or basketball in the gym. Next door, there’s a splash pad playground, and less than a block away is a park where the campers have water-filled field days. Camp fees are $110 a week for elementary school-age children, $80 for middle schoolers and $10 a week for high school students. Financial assistance is available. Visit bgclv.org or call 702-534-0504.

The Lied Clubhouse, 2850 Lindell Road, offers summer camps, track break camps and before- and after-school activities. For details, visit bgclv.org or call 702-368-0317.

Sports/Recreation

Extra Innings Las Vegas, an indoor baseball facility at 7200 Montessouri St., Suite 190, plans full-day camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and half-day camps from 9 a.m. to noon June 6 through Aug. 25. Baseball and softball enthusiasts ages 6 to 12 are set to participate in simulated home run derby games and arts and crafts, and can play Wiffle ball and dodgeball. For pricing, visit extrainnings-lasvegas.com or call 702-331-5270.

The Tarkanian Basketball Academy, 2730 S. Rancho Drive, is set to offer summer camps with training, games and drills. Full-day sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. are $300. Half-day sessions from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. are $175. Sessions run June 6-10, June 13-17, Aug. 8-12 and Aug. 15-19. Visit tarkbball.com or call 702-871-0096.

Horses4Heroes, a national nonprofit equestrian military service group, is set to host its summer camp for children ages 4 to 17 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays from June 6 through Aug. 26 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The cost is $200 per week for members and $300 per week for nonmembers, with a $25 sibling discount per additional child. Activities include horsemanship classes, interaction with farm animals, ranch games and activities, fishing, a water slide, sports and games, arts and crafts, and weekly bowling camps at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Call 702-645-8446, email camps@horses4heroes.org or visit theranchlasvegas.com.

J.R. Pony Parties plans to host camps from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6-10 and 20-24, July 11-15 and 25-29, and Aug. 8-12 at 1753 Fairhaven St. The camp is open to children in grades one through five. The cost is $200 per session, with a sibling discount available. Children are set to choose an animal for which they will be responsible for feeding and grooming. Activities also include horse anatomy, scavenger hunts, a bug safari, first aid for farm animals, water games, and arts and crafts. Call Kathleen Meehan at 702-340-3814 or 702-631-4142, or visit jrponyparties.com.

Life Time Kids Academy Summer Camp at Life Time Fitness, 121 Carnegie St., is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It offers basketball, dance and cheer, soccer, the Fit Academy, rock climbing, drama, art, swimming, volleyball and more. The cost is $50 a day or $210 per week for members. Registration for nonmembers is $260 per week. Visit lifetimefitness.com or call 702-228-2611.

BounceU, 1000 Stephanie Place, known for its indoor, inflatable bouncing structures, is offering summer camps from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 6 through Aug. 26. The camp costs $150 a week or $35 daily. Siblings receive 10 percent off. Early and late drop-off is available for $8 an hour. In addition to access to the various inflatable courses, there is expected to be a different theme each week along with crafts and games pertaining to those themes. Call 702-735-5867.

Performing Arts

Summer youth theater is set to return to the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, with three weeks of classes June 13 through July 1. A comedy workshop is scheduled June 13-17. Drama is June 20-24, and a musical theater session is scheduled June 27 through July 1. Children ages 6 to 12 can write, direct and act in shows, and actors ages 13 to 18 can apply as interns to help with activities. The fee to participate is $175 a week with a $50 discount for siblings. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and until 4 p.m. Fridays. For an additional $25, extended drop-off and pick-up are available. Full and partial scholarships may be offered. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.

Summer music camps are planned at Ensemble Arts Academy, 7280 W. Azure Drive, Suite 140. In addition to its full-day Camp Rocks!, Brass Quintet and String Orchestra camps, it has added four half-day theater camps. Each camp is five days. Enrollment before April 30 may result in a savings of $50 to $100. Tuition costs $349 per week. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is needed to hold a spot. Call Amy Borders at 702-388-0014 or visit ensembleartsacademy.com.

The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre is set to offer summer classes May 11-25 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Costs range from $42 to $60. The theater program is also set to offer summer conservatory camps from 8 a.m. to noon weekdays for children ages 8 to 11 and 1 to 5 p.m. for youths 12 to 16. A performance is slated for June 25. The cost for the two weeks of instruction is $225. Visit rainbowcompany.org or call 702-229-6553.

Camp Broadway, a week-long camp at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., is broken up by age with one session each planned this summer. Classic Camp for ages 10 to 17 is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25-29. It is set to include musical theater programming led by trained Broadway professionals guiding students through the process of learning scenes, songs and more from Broadway productions. The cost is $695. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Special Interest

Vegas PBS is set to host free summertime family engagement workshops with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Family to Family Connection and Boulder City Library District. These sessions incorporate story time, PBS KIDS educational television clips and hands-on activities while covering literacy, math, science and more. All families will receive a new book and take-home activities. Visit lvccld.org, bclibrary.org and family2familylv.org for dates, times and locations. Visit VegasPBS.org or call 702-799-1010.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans day camps from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays June 6 through Aug. 26. The camps are designed for children ages 6 to 12 and are set to feature new learning- and nature-based adventure themes every week. Creepy Crawlers, Movie Magic, Operation Alien and Prehistoric Predators are among the planned themes. Campers are also set to swim Fridays at the YMCA. The cost is $190 per week for members or $215 a week for nonmembers for those who register through April 30. After that, the price is set to increase by $10. Extended care is set to be available from 6:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. for an additional $50. Registration is required and ongoing. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

Special Agents of Summer, a week-long camp at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave., is broken up by age with several sessions planned for this summer. It is limited to 15 campers per session. Ages 11 to 13 are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6-10 and July 11-15. Middle-school agents are set to go undercover to tackle high-finance fraud, money laundering, counterfeiting and greed. Participants are set to lead a team through the underworld as they experience hands-on simulations and interpret clues. Ages 14 to 17 are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20-24 and July 25-29. Older teens are set to learn about potential careers in the criminal justice system through hands-on activities and a team-oriented investigation of a hypothetical crime. The nonrefundable program fee includes snacks and a T-shirt; campers should bring their own lunches. The cost is $250 for nonmembers and $230 for members. Visit themobmuseum.org or call 702- 229-2734.

The Discovery Children’s Museum Summer Camps, week-long classes at 360 Promenade Place for different ages, are planned with different themes July 11 through Aug. 5. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Classes are $180 per week-long session. All sessions are scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Camps scheduled July 11-15: Exploring Art and Creativity and Art 1 for ages 6 to 9; All About Energy for ages 6 to 9; and World Tour Adventure for ages 10 to 12. Camps scheduled July 18-22: Not Just Anybody — It’s My Body for ages 6 to 9; Kids Chemistry Connections for ages 6 to 9; and Spectacular Sculptures II for ages 10 to 12. Camps scheduled July 25-29:Spectacular Sculptures I for ages 6 to 9; Exploring Space for ages 6 to 9; A Trip Around the World I — A Cultural Adventure for ages 6 to 9; and Chemistry Connections for ages 10 to 12. Camps scheduled Aug. 1-5: A, B, C — Science and poems for ages 6 to 9; Sensory Overload for ages 6 to 9; Amazing Animals for ages 6 to 9; and Grossology for ages 10 to 12. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.

City of Las Vegas

The city of Las Vegas plans summer day camps from June 7 through Aug. 14 at several sites, including the Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702-229-2488; and the Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 702-229-6359. Camps are for children ages 6 to 15. Stupak camp fees are $75 a week, and Mirabelli fees are $150 to $200 a week. Both centers also offer summer tot camps for preschoolers ages 4 to 6. Mirabelli is also set to offer themed week camps and teen adventure camps with local bus trips designed for teens 12 to 15. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov. For a full listing, visit tinyurl.com/clvrec2016.

The Cimarron Rose Community Center summer camp, presented by the city of Las Vegas, is planned from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6 through Aug. 26, with no camp July 4, for children ages 5 to 15 at the center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. The camp is set to feature field trips, sports, games, arts and crafts, movies, educational activities and healthy snacks. Camps are divided by age: 4 to 5 (who have not completed kindergarten), 5 to 11 and 12 to 15. Youths 15 or older are eligible to participate in a counselor-in-training program. Fees are $100 per child per week. Call the center at 702-229-1607 or visit lasvegasparksandrec.com.

City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps for ages 4 to 15 are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m Monday through Friday June 6 through Aug. 19 at three east valley community centers. The exception is East Las Vegas Community Center, which is scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no camp on July 4. The camps are divided by age into Tot Camp for ages 4 and 5 who have not completed kindergarten, Kids Camp for ages 5 to 11, and Teen Camp for ages 12 to 15. Registration is available at lasvegasnevada.gov or by calling the individual locations. The cost varies at each location: Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., is $75 a week. Call 702-229-6374. East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., is $100 per week. Adaptive Recreation for ages ages 5 to 21 is $100 per week. Call 702-229-1515. Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., is $75 a week. Call 702-229-2488.

City of Henderson

The Summer Kids Zone program is available for children ages 5 to 12 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 6 through Aug. 26 at Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road; the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway; the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway; and the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. Activities include arts and crafts, drama, music, swimming, games, field trips and special events. Free breakfast and lunch are offered at all locations except the Henderson Multigenerational Center. Weekly enrollment is $106 per child, $201.40 for two children or $296.80 for three children. Any week can be reserved with a 10 percent deposit. Drop-in days are $27, pending availability. Call 702-267-4000.

Teen Kamp for children ages 5 to 12 is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 6 through Aug. 12 at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. This camp features a different theme each week, such as swimming and water slides or laser tag and glow-in-the-dark games. Weekly Teen Kamp costs are $106 per teen, $201.40 for two teens or $296.80 for three teens, and any week can be reserved with a 10 percent deposit per child per week. Call 702-267-4000.

Camp View Time is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 6 through Aug. 12 at the Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. The camp is open to children ages 4 and 5. Activities include arts and crafts, music and story time. Participation is $57.90 per child per week, $110.01 for two siblings or $162.21 for three siblings, and any week can be reserved with a 10 percent deposit per child per week. Call 702-267-4000.

Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center

Various camps are scheduled at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 Pavilion Center Drive, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6 through Aug. 19 for ages 6 to 11, as well as teen camps June 6-10, 13-17, 20-24 and June 27 through July 1, Aug. 1-5, 8-12 and 15-19. Costs vary. Call 702-229-1100.

Clark County Parks and Recreation

Safekey Summer Day Camp 2016 is for children 6 to 12. (May be age 5 if they have completed kindergarten). Program hours are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 6 through Aug. 12. The cost is $18 per day or $85 per week per child (discounts may be available). There is no camp on July 4. The camp is offered at two locations: Diskin Elementary School, 4220 S. Ravenwood St.; and Silvestri Middle School, 1055 Silverado Ranch Blvd. Call 702-455-8251.

Clark County Parks & Recreation plans two summer camps. Each weeklong camp begins on a Sunday afternoon and ends on a Friday night. Omni Discovery Camp, planned June 19-24, is for children 8 to 12; and On the Edge Adventure Camp, planned June 26 through July 1, is for youths 13 to 15. Activities planned include hiking, cabin skits, campfires and specialty classes and activities. The cost is $400, which includes all meals, snacks, activities, supplies and a T-shirt. Parents or guardians must transport campers to and from camp. To register online, visit clarkcountynv.gov. For more information, call 702-455-1905 or email camplee@clarkcountynv.gov.

Clark County Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp for ages 6 to 12 are scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6 through Aug. 26 at locations across the county. The cost is $18 per day or $85 per week, per child. Registration is available at clarkcountynv.gov or by calling the individual locations in east valley, including the following.

Bob Price Recreation Center, 2050 Bonnie Lane. Call 702-455-7600.

Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St. Call 702-455-7169.

Diskin Elementary School, 4220 S. Ravenwood St. Call 702-455-8251.

Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center, 1650 Hollywood Blvd. Call 702-455-0566.

Paradise Recreation Center, 4775 McLeod Drive. Call 702-455-7513.

Parkdale Recreation Center, 3200 Ferndale St. Call 702-455-7517.

Silvestri Middle School, 1055 Silverado Ranch Blvd. Call 702-455-8251.

Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road. Call 702-455-8402.

4-H Summer Camp

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering its Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math — or STEAM — day camps for summer. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The first day camp, open to children ages 7 to 11, is scheduled June 13 and 14. The second day camp, open to ages 10 to 14, is scheduled June 27 and 28. Activities are slated to include plant and animal sciences, health and nutrition, computer science, aerospace, arts and more. The camps cost $60 per person per session for current 4-H members and $70 for nonmembers. Registration includes snacks and activities; however, youngsters must bring lunch. Previous 4-H experience is not required. Call Karen Best at 702-257-5538.

Schools/Learning

Southern Highlands Preparatory School, 11500 Southern Highlands Parkway, plans summer camp programs for children ages 5 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Half-day camps are also offered from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Extended care is set to be available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camp fees are $210 per week for five full days and an additional $50 for those who need extended care. Half-day camps are $160. A three full-day option is $190. A daily drop-in rate is $70. A $50 registration fee is also required. Visit southernhighlandsprep.com or call 702-617-6030.

Merryhill Summer Camp includes five days of activities from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. at its facility, 5055 S. Durango Drive. Parents can choose to add extended hours and specialty camps. The camps offer a range of indoor activities conducted in an air-conditioned facility with an on-site pool. There are 10 weeks of camps beginning June 6 through the week of Aug. 8. The camp offers Ports of Call with week one exploring Egypt; week two focused on Italy; week three looking at Australia; week four, Africa; week five, a Day at Sea; week six , Norway; week seven, Scotland; week eight, Greece; week nine, Mexico; and week 10, America. The full-day cost is $205, and extended care is $255. A half day is $155. Visit merryhillschool.com or call 702-889-2803.

Weeklong camps are planned from June through August for children ages 6 to 10 at Kinder Prep Academy, 5695 N. Rainbow Blvd. Field trips include visiting swimming pools, bowling alleys, theme parks and other local entertainment venues. Visit kinder-prep.com.

Open to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, the free Summer Fun program is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 6 through Aug. 12. Summer fun is offered at: Taylor Elementary School, 144 Westminster Way; McCaw Elementary School, 330 Tin St.; and Sewell Elementary School, 700 E. Lake Mead Parkway. It is a drop-in program for youths held in their neighborhoods. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports and special events. Free breakfast and lunch are also part of the program. Some special events may have a nominal cost. Registration is required and will be accepted at all three school sites. Call Taylor Elementary at 702-799-8950, McCaw Elementary at 702-799-8930, or Sewell Elementary at 702-799-8940.

Mathease is offering programming to help students with a variety of math concepts, such as pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus. Mathease, 1720 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, is offering a Common Core Camp for students in first through fifth grade and a Basic Skills Catch-up program for those in grades five through 12. Courses are slated to begin in June. Call 702-436-6964.

Summerlin camps

Summerlin residents have the benefit of a plethora of summer camp offerings at various community centers. Visit summerlink.com.

Sports and games camps for ages 6 to 12 are available at Willows Community Center, 2775 Desert Marigold Lane. Youths will learn fundamentals of traditional sports such as soccer and basketball as well as participate in Red Rover, Parachute Golf, the Hula-Hoop Pass and more. Afternoon swim sessions are planned. On Fridays, campers will have a special end-of-the-week-themed activity and party. Camps run June 6 through the week of Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with drop off from 7:45 to 9 a.m. and pick up from 4 to 5:15 p.m. The fee is $220 weekly. Call 702-240-6500.

Mad Science Camps for kindergarten through fifth grade are available at Gardens Community Center, 10401 Garden Park Drive. The themes include: June 13-17, NASA and Eureka; June 27 through July 1, Chess and NASA; July 18-22, Chess and Secret Agent Lab; July 25-29, Secret Agent Lab and NASA; Aug. 1-5, Chess and Eureka; Aug. 15-19, Eureka and Secret Agent Lab; and Aug. 22-26, Crazy Chemistry and NASA. Camp times are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with drop off from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and pick up from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The fee is $235 for a full-day weekly camp or $130 for a half-day weekly camp.

Gardens Community Center also has camps for those who like dinosaurs and science scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. The lineup includes: June 13-17, Little Green Thumbs; June 27 through July 1, Dinosaurs; July 18-22, Mix-Up; July 25-29, Dinosaurs; Aug. 1-5, Little Green Thumbs; Aug. 15-19, Mix-Up; and Aug. 22-26, Dinosaurs. The fee is $120 per session. Also available from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. is Jr. Mad Science Camps for 3- to 4-year-olds. Other sessions offered include Imagination Station Playhouse from 1 to 4 p.m. June 20-24 ; Makin’ Stuff Up Improv Camp from 1 to 4 p.m. July 11-15; and Tale Spinners from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 1-5. The fee is $159 weekly. Call 702-562-4890.

Bricks 4 Kidz Camps for 6- to 12-year-olds are slated at Trails Community Center, 1910 Spring Gate Lane. Activities include specially designed Bricks 4 Kidz models, Lego games, free-play and daily swims in the Trails Pool. The lineup includes: July 18-22, “Star Wars” Camp 1; July 25-29, Mining and Crafting 1; Aug. 1-5, Drones and Battle Bots; Aug. 8-12, Lego Super Hero Camp; Aug. 15-19, Mining and Crafting 2; and Aug. 22-26, “Star Wars” Camp 2. Camp times are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with drop off from 8 to 9 a.m. and pick up from 4 to 5 p.m. The fee is $250 weekly. Call 702-341-5500.

Drama Kids Camps for 7- to 11-year-olds are offered at Vistas Community Center, 11311 Alta Drive. The first session offers Renaissance Adventures Playhouse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6-10 and Super Hero Playhouse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25-29. The fee is $209 weekly.

Kinder Kids Storyland is offered for 4- to 6-year-olds at Vistas Community Center as well. In this camp, participants will use their creativity and imagination to create a character out of themselves and jump into scenes from their favorite stories through creative movements, speech, acting and craft making. Each weekly session runs from 9 a.m. to noon and will feature different books and activities.

Storyland Take 1 runs June 20-24; Storyland Take 2 is set for July 11-15; and Storyland Take 3 is scheduled for Aug. 1-5. The fee is $159 weekly. Call 702-562-4890 or 702-229-2330.

Camp Foxtail

The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada plan Camp Foxtail in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest for registered Girl Scouts ages 8 to 17. Sessions run from June through August and offer an educational experience, including singing, hiking, arts and crafts, and campfires. Prices are organized by age ranges. Visit girlscoutsnv.org.

Camp Sam USA

The summer camp for adults with special needs is planned from Aug. 15-20 at Camp Lee Canyon on Mount Charleston. Activities are set to include a Roos-N-More petting zoo, archery, a high ropes challenge course, movies, arts and crafts, hikes and Zumba. Specialized daily care is set to be provided by staff members. The cost is $550. A $100 deposit, along with the registration form, is required to hold a spot. Limited space is available. Register at campsamusa.org. For more information, email info@campsamusa.org.

Tahoe Camp For Kids

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Southern Area’s 4-H resident camp is set to be held at the Nevada State 4-H Camp from July 24-29 at Lake Tahoe. Registration is open to campers between ages 9 to 15 until the camp is full. This year’s camp utilizes the 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math (S.T.E.A.M.) program. During the six days, campers will participate in activities centering on nature, healthy lifestyles, robotics, Global Positioning Systems, rocketry, dramatic arts, leadership, creative arts and more.

The cost of the camp is $450 and includes transportation, meals, a T-shirt and activities. Contact Karen Best at 702-257-5538 or bestk@unce.unr.edu. Discounts are available for 4-H members.

Champions Extended Learning Summer Camps

The camps build a love for science, technology and engineering in young children, while allowing them room to play and enjoy time with peers. Art, dramatic play, math and science are included, along with problem-solving, language and motor skills to help children continue to learn and develop essential life skills whether school is in session or not. Champions students can join a week of camps such as Spy School, Junior Inventors Camp, and A Closer Look at Birds and Trees.

The camp is set to be offered at four summer locations: Somerset North Las Vegas, 385 W. Centennial Parkway; Somerset Sky Pointe, 7038 Sky Pointe Drive; Somerset Lone Mountain, 4491 N. Rainbow Blvd.; Imagine at Mountain View, 6610 Grand Montecito Parkway; and CASLV Windmill Campus, 2150 Windmill Parkway; camps are from 6 or 6:30 a.m. (depending on the location) to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 6 through Aug. 19.

The weekly rate is $150 for one to five days.