From STEM to stargazing, Nevaada 4-H summer camps will spark youth curiosity

April 7, 2026

From STEM to stargazing, 4-H summer camps will spark youth curiosity

University of Nevada, Reno Extension hosts overnight camps statewide

RENO, Nev. – This summer, Nevada youth can trade screens for starry skies and hands-on discovery as University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program launches a lineup of overnight and day camps focused on exploration, skill-building and unforgettable experiences.

In southern Nevada, youth can head to Extension’s Nevada 4-H Camp Alamo, located about 100 miles north of Las Vegas, where three camp options introduce participants to outdoor adventure, STEM activities and creative expression on the 72-acre property that includes a pond, an archery range, a rock climbing wall and more.
 

Nevada 4-H Camp in Alamo
4-H Shooting Sports Camp, May 27-29

• Open to youth ages 12-16.
• Camp registration fee is $140, plus Eventbrite fees; includes transportation from Las Vegas to Alamo, lodging and meals.
• Registration is open through May 2, or until spots are filled.

4-H Teen Summer Camp, June 9-12

• Open to Clark County teens in grades 9-12 for the 26/27 school year.
• Camp registration fee is $220, plus Eventbrite fees; includes transportation from Las Vegas to Alamo, lodging and meals.
• Registration is open through May 22, or until spots are filled.

4-H Pre-Teen Summer Camp, July 7-9

• Open to Clark County teens in grades 6-8 for the 26/27 school year.
• Camp registration fee is $150, plus Eventbrite fees; includes transportation from Las Vegas to Alamo, lodging and meals.
• Registration is open through June 29, or until spots are filled.

For a complete listing of all 4-H camps offered in Clark County, visit 4-H Camps – Clark County.
 

Nevada 4-H Camp in Tahoe

Additionally, teens throughout the state have an opportunity to experience the ultimate adventure at Extension’s Nevada 4-H Camp Tahoe located at Stateline. This camp will focus on building leadership skills while exploring the great outdoors, building confidence and making new friends.
 

4-H Teen Leadership Camp, June 28 – July 1

• Open to teens, ages 13-18.
• Camp registration is $250 and includes meals, snacks, lodging, educational materials and a camp T-shirt.
• Registration opens May 1 and is open through June 12, or until spots are filled. To register, contact damonk@unr.edu.

Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance for Camp Alamo should contact Nora Luna at lunan@unr.edu or 702- 940-5431, and for Camp Tahoe, Kenny Haack-Damon at damonk@unr.edu or 775- 682-9865, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled event with their needs or for more information.

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The University of Nevada, Reno, is a public research university that is committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. As a Nevada land-grant university founded in 1874, the University serves 21,000 students. The University is a comprehensive, doctoral university, classified as an R1 institution with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Additionally, it has attained the prestigious “Carnegie Engaged” classification, reflecting its student and institutional impact on civic engagement and service, fostered by extensive community and statewide collaborations. More than $800 million in advanced labs, residence halls and facilities has been invested on campus since 2009. It is home to the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Wolf Pack Athletics, maintains a statewide outreach mission and presence through programs such as the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Small Business Development Center, Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Through a commitment to world-improving research, student success and outreach benefiting the communities and businesses of Nevada, the University has impact across the state and around the world. For more information, visit www.unr.edu.