Elko Recreation Day Camps

Well, hello there!! Glad you could join us on this trip through a little thing we call Adventure Day Camps. You think it’s going to get hot outside this summer? Just wait until you take a look through this schedule...you’ll see that we’re turning up the heat, too! Every one of our day camps is chock-full-o’ summer fun, and you’re not going to want to miss a single second of it. Campers will enjoy weekly field trips, which include swimming, museums, fishing, hiking and exploring. An experienced, trained and responsible staff will lead young campers on numerous travels. Mixed in with the journeys are activities that include arts and crafts, games, organized sports and contests, many parks and special event days. Ask for a weekly schedule at time of registration.

*Bring a cold lunch and drink, water bottle, swimsuitand towel, hat, sunscreen and weather appropriate clothing every day.

Brighten up a child's life by donating to our scholarship fund! Large or small, your sponsorship will help contribute to a child's participation in our recreation programs who otherwise may not be able to do so.

Pick up a star at the Recreation Office or Elko City Hall or complete this donation form and return it to the provided address.

CRAYON CREW & NATURE’S CAPERS CAMP
Enjoy a rainbow of color creations using all sorts of tools including finger paint fun, mud painting, and other creative art. Make a family tree, roam a forest seeking adventures, create collages and collections, discover bugs, and act like busy bees.
WHO:Youth, K-2nd grades
FEE: $55.00 per week (2nd child discount- $35.00)
WHEN: Mon.-Thurs. **9:00am-12:30pm
DATES: June 18-21
WHERE: Main City Park Day Camp Building
INSTRUCTORS: Recreation Leaders

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SUNSHINE PLAYCAMP
This is the only camp you need to explore the great outdoors! We’ll have exciting outdoor adventures, field trips, walking expeditions and hands-on learning opportunities. Campers explore nature and science through a different theme every day, using guest speakers, swimming, swimming & more swimming, projects/experiments, arts & crafts and more. So let’s get out there and start exploring!
WHO: Youth, K-2nd grades
FEE: $55.00 per week (2nd child discount-$35.00) includes all supplies, trips & swimming
WHEN: Mon.-Thurs. **9:00am-12:30pm
DATES: July 30 - August 2
WHERE: Main City Park Day Camp Building
INSTRUCTORS: Recreation Leaders

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KIDS IN MOTION SPORTS CAMP
This fun filled week will feature expert faculty who will teach mini-camps in Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Baseball. In addition, campers will learn fitness and training techniques for the various sports and participate in thematic games and other projects. Students need to bring a lunch and water bottle every day. .
WHO: Youth 6-12 years
FEE: $75.00
WHEN: Mon.-Thurs. **9:00am-1:00pm
DATES: July 23 - 26
WHERE: Elko City Park
INSTRUCTORS: Recreation Leaders

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OUTDOORS EXPLORATIONS CAMP
Kids 3rd & 4th grades are invited to explore Elko and Nevada’s rich history. Campers will learn about how gold is mined in Northern Nevada and how they mined in the “Old Days”. We will visit the Sherman Station, the train station, the Pioneer Trail, the local museum, and a nearby mine. The diverse activities of the week are sure to give you an appreciation for the wonderful place you live.
Do you have the spirit of adventure? If so, answer the call of the wild by joining us for trips to some of our area’s most fascinating wild places to investigate nature at her finest. Our adventures will take us on a hike to Lamoille Lake in Lamoille Canyon, and on an outing to Southfork Reservoir. Nature lovers will have the opportunity to study insects, different plants, and other animals. Swimming, swimming & more swimming. Bring your curiosity and be prepared to get a little bit (maybe a lot) dirty. Cost includes all supplies, trips, and swimming.

WHO: Youth 3rd & 4th grades
FEE: $75.00 per week (2nd child discount- $55.00)
WHEN: Mon.-Thurs. **9:00am-3:00pm
DATES: August 6- 9
WHERE: Main City Park Day Camp Building
INSTRUCTORS: Recreation Leaders

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