Teen Travels
A summer program for teens featuring excursions to various attractions and activities in the Henderson area.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation youth programs page. The 'Teen Travels' program is listed as offering various day trips and activities for teens, including visits to attractions like Wet'n'Wild, Cowabunga Bay, and Sky Zone. The program is clearly operated by the municipal government, specifically the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation department. While the page details program offerings and registration information, it does not provide details on ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific licensing beyond the general municipal operation. Social media handles for the City of Henderson were found on the website, indicating a broader online presence for the department. The program appears to be day-based, with no indication of overnight components.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 11–15
Teen Travels is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 11–15
- Hours: Varies
- Address: 280 S Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89012
- Phone: (702) 267-4000
- Cost notes: Payment in full is required on or before the Wednesday prior to each week the child is scheduled to participate.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Teen Travels
- What ages does Teen Travels accept?
- Teen Travels is open to children ages 11–15. 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 Teen Travels cost?
- Teen Travels doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Payment in full is required on or before the Wednesday prior to each week the child is scheduled to participate. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Teen Travels's hours?
- Teen Travels runs Varies. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Teen Travels?
- Teen Travels 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 Teen Travels provide lunch?
- Teen Travels 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.
- Does Teen Travels offer transportation?
- Teen Travels provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Teen Travels with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Teen Travels.
- Camp H2Go · Henderson Aquatics Locations · Ages 8–14
- Children's Learning Adventure Camps · Henderson · Ages 5–12
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- Global Art Henderson Summer Camp · Henderson · Ages 5–12
- Gymcats Summer Cats · Henderson · Ages 5–12
- King Art Studio Summer Camps · Henderson · Ages 5–12
- Knight Chess Academy Camp · Varies · Ages 6–12
- L.E.T.S. Guard · Henderson Aquatics Locations · Ages 11–14