Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary
Sierra Kids at Westergard Elementary offers a supervised day camp program for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, crafts, and games during school bre...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services page detailing their 'Camps for Kids - Vacation Station' program, which includes Sierra Kids at Westergard Elementary. This is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operating during school breaks. The program is run by the City of Reno, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. There is no specific Google review rating or count available for 'Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary' as a standalone entity; reviews are generally for the broader City of Reno Parks and Recreation services. The Facebook handle for Reno Parks and Recreation is 'RenoParksandRec'. The program emphasizes supervised recreation, crafts, and games. No state license number is listed on the site for this specific program.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 1785 Ambassador Dr, Reno, NV 89523
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary
- What ages does Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary accept?
- Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary 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 - Westergard Elementary cost?
- Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary 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 - Westergard Elementary's hours?
- Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary 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 - Westergard Elementary?
- Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary 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 - Westergard Elementary provide lunch?
- Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary 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 - Westergard Elementary compare to other community/rec center camps in Reno?
- Sierra Kids - Westergard Elementary 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.
Planning guides
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