Farm Camp
Opportunities
Reno Summer Camp and Day Camp Activities
We offer day camp activities in the spring, summer and fall - each camp session aligns with Washoe County School District break periods. Our immersive outdoor learning environment allows campers to get dirty, make friends, and enjoy learning that always prioritizes fun! Campers will grow to better appreciate and respect the natural world through lessons about chickens, insects, compost, engineering and everything in-between!
Parents and prospective campers, see below for our Frequently Asked Questions.
Note that we have opportunities for teens aged 15 - 17 to join our team as junior educators during our summer camp. Applications close May 16th.
All of our camp sessions fill up quickly, so register today! If you begin the registration process and discover that your desired camp session is full, please explore the waitlist option.
Spring Camp - Ages 5 to 15
March 23rd - April 3rd, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$310 per week
Parents! Regain some sanity as your kiddos enjoy fresh air, budding friendships and a ton of fun in Reno’s best outdoor learning environment.
Creative Critters
$310
March 23 - March 27, 2026
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Art Week: Come spend the week with us exploring natural art mediums in a hands-on setting! Collages will be gathered from around the garden beds; illustrations will capture new Spring growth, and a communal chalk mural will embellish the farm's entry way after a creative and eclectic week on the farm!​
Bee the Change
$310
March 30 - April 3, 2026
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Mutual Aid Week: Learn about the importance of community and food access through immersive lessons, communal games and activities, cooking a meal for our local food movement and learning about how we can show up for each other in supportive and generative ways!​
Summer Kid Camp - Ages 5 to 9
June 15th - August 14th, 2026
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Starting at $310 per week
Our Summer Kid Camp has been a family favorite for years! Kiddos will get their hands dirty while learning about growing and harvesting food. Dinosaurs, Bees, Bugs, Community, Cooking, Sustainability, Water, DIY, Theater, Art, Engineering, and Music are the themes our educators will use to guide your child through exploration of the natural world!
Dinosaurs Rock
$310
June 15 - 18 (no camp Friday 6/19)
Get ready to dig, discover, and roar as we explore the farm with dino-sized curiosity. Campers will inspect fossils, identify dinosaur tracks, and learn how the earth grew up long before tractors existed. It’s a week of muddy adventures and prehistoric fun!
Ants in the Garden
$310
June 22 - 26
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Buzz into a week of squiggly, wiggly fun as campers explore the tiny critters that help our farm grow! We’ll search the garden for earthworm hideouts, rolly polly hangouts, and all the secret spots where helpful insects do their magic.
A Well-Fed Garden Bed
$310
June 29 - July 2 (no camp Friday 7/3)
​Anyone hungry? This week is all in on kitchen skills and even more healthy snacks made from farm-fresh ingredients than a normal week of camp. Double down on delicious delights. Sign up for our cooking week!
Life of a Watershed!
$310
July 6 - July 10
Splash, drip, and dive into a wonderful week of water. Campers will have no problem staying cool this week as they play plenty of water games while learning all about the water cycle and the inner workings of the Truckee Watershed.
We Can Dig It!
$310
July 13 - 17
Dig in and get your hands dirty for farm practices week. Campers will plant seeds, water sprouts, and watch their own garden grow.
The Reno Dill-harmonic
$310
July 20 - 24
Join our organic orchestra this week as we sing and dance the day away! Add a high note to your child's summer by sending them to the noisiest week of Farm Camp ever.
Lights, Camera, Arugula!
$310
July 27 - 31
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Does your little thespian yearn for the stage? Give them a chance to shine as they write and per-farm in a variety of skits and shows throughout the week.
Full Bellies, Kind Hearts
$310
August 3 - 7
This week will be about helping our community of neighbors. Campers will learn how they can contribute to a culture of care through the principles of mutual aid. We'll cook delicious food to be given to those struggling to stay fed.
Costume Chaos!
$310
August 10 - 14
Grab your boots, bandanas, and biggest imaginations, it’s time for farm dress up week! Campers will make their own crafty costumes and explore the farm on playful adventures.
*No camp on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
*No camp on July 3rd
Summer Young Farmers Camp - Ages 10 to 14
June 15th - August 7th, 2026
7:30am - 2:30 p.m.
Starting at $310 per week
Our Summer Young Farmers Camp is a unique program that prioritizes leadership and teamwork. Campers in the program will work on week-long projects while making new friends and learning about the natural world!
Breaking Ground!
$310
June 15 - 18 (no camp Friday 6/19)
A new way of running Young Farmers at the Reno Food Systems location! This week will be spent learning about the grounds that we have available, dreaming up how we want to lay out our spaces, cleaning out and setting up the orchard learning center.
Boots and Blueprints
$310
June 22 - 26
This will be the first week of a dive into building our new garden beds! Students will choose where we will be breaking earth for the beds, design the layout of our composting corner and learn from the RFS farmers about the producing beds on the farm.
Rocks and Roots
$310
June 29 - July 2 (no camp Friday 7/3)
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Building off of week two, we will be building garden beds! Filling with soil and compost, transplant seed starts and establish the irrigation for the beds.
Building the Bones
$310
July 6 - 10
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Once the beds have been built and the starts planted, we will spend this week designing and building our tool shed. In addition, we will design and build the necessary benches and tables for our learning space.
S-oil Pastels
$310
July 13 - 17
This week will center around garden beautification! Focused on trash based art installations, students will participate in normal farm tasks through the week but spend most of the week beautifying the new Young Farmers' area!
Farmers in Community
$310
July 20 - 24
This week we will work with RFS to learn about their approach to mutual aid on the farm. This week will be centered around the importance of food in community and will engage families and campers alike!
Filling the Pantry
$310
July 27 - 31
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During week 7, we will turn the page to prepping and processing our harvest for the winter months. This week will be about preserving through pickling, jellying/jamming, drying and fermenting.
Full Circle Farmers Market
$310
August 3 - 7
For our final week, we will be working with RFS to hold a Farmer's Market using their farm stand. Students will build signs, harvest and make food items for purchase and will open the farm stand to families and the public.
*No camp on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
*No camp on July 4th.
Fall Camp - Ages 5 to 15
October 5th - October 9th, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. *extended hours available*
$310 per week
Seeing the natural world change is one of the best parts about fall. During this camp session, kids will enjoy crisp air, fall veggies and a ton of fun!
** Theme To Be Announced In June! **
$310
October 5 - 9
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FAQ
What are the dates for camp in 2026?
There are 2 weeks of spring camp from March 23rd - April 3rd. There are 9 weeks of summer camp from June 15th - August 14th. There is one week of fall camp from October 5th - 9th.
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When Does 2026 Registration Open?
Spring Registration opened in November! Go sign up now!
Summer Registration will open on March 2nd!
Fall Registration will open on June 1st!​
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Where is camp located?
All Youth weeks of our camp are at our Urban Teaching Farm (1700 E 2nd Street in Reno).
All Young Farmers weeks of camp will be at Reno Food Systems (3295 Mayberry Dr in Reno).
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How much does it cost?
Tuition starts at $310 for one camper for one week, and camp scholarships are available. We also have camp shirts, seed packets and meals available for purchase when you sign up for summer camp.
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What ages can come to camp?
Ages 5 to 15 for spring and fall camp and 5 to 14 for summer camp. If you have a child(ren) that is entering Kindergarten in the fall, they can still come to summer camp! If your child is 15 or 16, consider having them apply for our Jr. Educator program. Applications for Summer 2026 Jr. Educators can be found here!
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Can I come see the farm before camp?
Sure! Just email info@urbanrootsnv.org to set up a time. We will also have an open house the week before camp starts (Thursday June 11th 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm).
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What time does camp start and end?
Spring and fall camp drop off is at 8:30 am and pick up is at 3:30 pm. Summer camp drop off is at 7:30am and pick up is at 2:30 pm. Extended hours are available in the fall, spring, and summer.
Fall/Spring Extended Hours: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Summer Extended Hours: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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Can I request a group for my child(ren)?
We are unable to take special requests for the groups that children will be in. We will be creating groups that work for our staff and camp environment. They are mostly based on ages, so that our curriculum will meet the needs of each group. It is our hope, that kids who are friends will most likely be in the same group because they will be around the same age.
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What should my child bring to camp?
They should dress to be outside all day and wear closed toed shoes. They need to bring a backpack with a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, two masks, a morning snack, and lunch. Please make sure to include an ice pack in their lunch because we do not have refrigeration available.
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What week should I sign up for?
Every week of camp has a different theme, so you can sign your child(ren) up for one week they are interested in or all of them because Urban Roots is their favorite place to be!
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What health and safety precautions are you taking?
We have a nurse on site every day and a regular cleaning schedule. Our staff is fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and we supply masks and rapid tests if needed. We require frequent hand washing of our staff and campers, and our camp has always been entirely outside!​
How do I register for camp?
Register here.
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What is the teacher to student ratio?
1:9
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Will lunch be provided?
Breakfast and lunch for summer camp will be available for purchase and to scholarship campers for free on a rolling basis. Farm fresh veggies will also be tasted and sometimes sent home! We will also be making delicious snacks in our teaching kitchen with the campers every day!
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It gets really hot in the summer, are they going to be outside all day?
Yes, they will be outside all day, but we start earlier and end before the hottest part of the day. We have sunscreen and water breaks built into our day, find shade as much as possible, and play water games almost every day to cool down.
What is your refund policy?
Other than the $30 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit, camp payments are refundable up until 2 weeks prior to the start of the confirmed camp week/session.
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What do I do if I want to cancel or switch the week I signed up for?
Please email us (info@urbanrootsnv.org), to cancel or change your registration.