Camp Carson: Carson City youth summer camp begins June 17 with registration open now

The annual Camp Carson program for kindergarten through 6th grade children through Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is now open for registration with camp beginning June 17.

Camp Carson is a summer program full of fun and education activities that will keep your children entertained throughout the workday.

The program runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. but you can drop-off and pick up your kids any time during the scheduled program. Throughout the week, campers will participate in STEAM activities, art, cooking, crafts, swimming, guest speakers, free time and field trips. 

Cost per child is $100 per week. Registration for programs is online at www.carson.org/ccpr with easy 24/7 access.

Campers will be divided up by age groups with scheduled activities appropriate for their age group. Additionally, each age group will have a special program they will participate in for 1-2 hours per week throughout the summer. 

The program is Monday through Friday, with the schedule as follows:

Monday: Guest Speaker
Tuesday: Local Field Trip and Swimming Day
Wednesday: Lunch and Movie Day
Thursday: Local Field Trip and Swimming Day
Friday: Regional Field Trip Day

Field Trips
 Campers will have the ability to participate in two types of fields trips: local and regional. Local field trips will be to locations around Carson City such as local parks and are included in registration. Regional field trips charter school buses and takes campers to locations in Reno, Tahoe, or Douglas County for the majority of the day. Regional field trips are optional and require registration and additional fees. Fees vary depending on the field trip. 

Swim lessons 
All campers have the ability to participate in swim lessons while attending camp. Swim lessons will be offered at a special time specific to Camp Carson campers. Don't worry about getting your kids to swim lessons, camp staff will take care of that for you. Additional fee and registration required. 

Kinder Camp — PBS Summer Adventure: This is  collection of multi-media activities that includes characters from your favorite PBS KIDS shows.

Wagoneers (1st grade) — Character Counts: This program has fun games and activities that instill critical, academic,
social and emotional skills, as well as core character traits.

Pioneers (2nd Grade) — CATCH: Stands for a Coordinated Approach to Child Health. This program unites multiple players
in a child's life to create a community of health, introducing fun activities that teach the value of a healthy and active life.

Explorers (3rd grade) — NRPA Wildlife Explorers: This program comes from the NRPA (National Recreation and Parks Association). This initiative connects youth to nature through a variety of nature-based games and activities, while completing their Wildlife Explorer Workbook.

Mountaineers- E-STEM — This program
provided by the Energy Coalition (TEC) helps children create an abundant and healthy world by inspiring other to become energy architects of our sustainable future.

Trailblazers (5th and 6th Grades) — Camp Quest: This program designed by Carson City Parks and Recreation
teaches the value of nature and being active in the outdoors. 
Each week, Trailblazers will participate in a local outdoor activity 
such as hiking, biking, or fishing, often aided by groups such as the
Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Any participant who desires to enroll in a program that is full may place their name on the waiting list. There are no guarantees for placement.  The waiting list is compiled on a first-come, first served basis. 

Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space are working with Children’s Cabinet to offer new Child Care Provider Subsidy.
Once the application is filled out correctly and completed, you can send it by mail or drop off at 2527 N. Carson St, Ste 255 Carson City, NV 89706, fax - 775-887-1365, or email at subsidy@childrenscabinet.org.

Once Children's Cabinet receives your application, you will be notified if you are eligible for a subsidy.

To learn more, click here.