
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. Click here to learn more.
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 17th-28th, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$295 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.
Tale From the Hive
$295
March 17th-21st, 2025
Bees & Literature Week: Welcome to the Bee-blioteca, where books and bees create a week of buzzing adventure!
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High Desert Discovery
$295
March 24th-28th, 2025
Nevada Week: Discover the wild wonders of Nevada as we explore the incredible ecosystems that make Nevada home to such diverse wildlife and flora.
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Summer Kid Camp - Ages 5 to 9
June 16th - August 15th, 2025
7:30am - 2:30 p.m.
Starting at $295 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, Food Forests, Art, Engineering, and Literature are the themes our educators will use to guide your child through exploration of the natural world!
Prehistoric Pals
$295
June 16 - 20 (no camp Thursday 6/19)
Dinosaur Week: Grab your brachiosaurus buddies and fly, crawl, or swim on down to the farm and join us for a velociraptor vacation! We'll be digging up fossils, playing T-rex tag, and dressing up as our favorite dinos. Rawr!
Roly Poly Palooza
$295
June 23 - 27
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Bug week: We've got webs, we've got wings, we've got the wiggliest worms in the west! Come hang in the garden this week with our pollinator pals and roly poly homies. See you there, buggy buddies!
Herb n Roots
$295
June 30 - July 3 (no camp Friday 7/4)
​Cooking Week: From the herbs we use everyday to our roots near and far, join us this week at Urban Roots while we journey around the world... in less than 80 recipes. We'll be trying new flavors from across the globe, farming local food, and whisking our way to our favorite dishes.
Splish Splash Giving Chickens a Bath
$295
July 7 - July 11
​Water week: When it rains it pours love into our gardens, and you too! Dive into the wonders of water protection, soak into the fun of water games, and learn how our local water flows. Dip your toes into the Farmquarium!
Microbi-Home
$295
July 14 - 18
Food Forest week: Wood you like to come to a truly unbe-leaf-able week of summer camp? Join us as we pine fir the beautiful forest and the elm-brosial foods it provides. Cedar? Alder? Juniper? We actually know her quite well and so will you if you attend our food forest themed week of summer camp.
Happy Little Accidents
$295
July 21-25
Art week: Bob your way into a week of creative wonder and artful play! We will lend an ear to our visiting guests as they share their creative processes and mediums of work. Dilly-Dali-ing from one art station to the next, we will beautify the space we all love to learn and grow in.
Once Upon a Thyme
$295
July 28 - August 1
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Literature/Fantasy week: In a land far away, on a farm not so different from Urban Roots, little beings gather together to learn the ways of the earth and all the living critters reliant on its magical natural processes.
Carrots & Community
$295
August 4 - 8
Cooking week: Turnip for a good cause at our second cooking week of the summer! Help us beet hunger as we cook free food for members of our community here in Reno. Show that you carob-out people in need and give them some love from the Urban Roots kitchen.
Week 9: Marigolds, Mint & Melon
$295
August 11-15
Plant week: Calling all budding botanists! This week will be all about planting memories and exploring the secret life of plants!
*No camp on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
*No camp on July 4th
Summer Young Farmers Camp - Ages 10 to 14
June 16th - August 8th, 2025
7:30am - 2:30 p.m.
Starting at $295 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!
Hive Got a Feelin
$295
June 16 - 20 (no camp Thursday 6/19)
Bee Week: Welcome to the Hive! Buzz on into
the farm for some hive time. We'll bee learning all about pollinator plants, beekeeping, and candlemaking. All Hail the Queen Bee!
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Neighbors in Knead
$295
June 23 - 27
Cooking week: Ready, set, bake! From teaspoons and temperatures to sourdough starter and snacks, we'll be baking and making all week for our neighbors in knead. Let the Great Farm Bake Off begin!
Gnomesteading
$295
June 30th - July 3 (no camp Friday 7/4)
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Sustainability week: Get on your pointy felt hats, working boots and best rosy cheeks to join us in learning all about gnomesteading skills! We will be learning from our little gnomies of the land how to reuse materials in eco-bricks, building with cobb and cooking goodies with energy from the sun.
DIY: Dirt, Ink, Yarn
$295
July 7 - 11
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DIY week: Do you have a desire for dirt and design? An interest in ink? Do you yearn for yarn? This week young farmers will adventure into art, meander into mosaic making, and dive into diy projects. Art you ready? It's THYME!
Into the Rhizosphere
$295
July 14 - 18
Food Forest week: Are all parts of a tree edible? Find out during food forest week at the farm, where we learn how to grow and eat an edible environment from roots to shoots to vines that climb. Dig in, it's 7 layers deep!
Hengineering
$295
July 21 - 25
Engineering week: Get to tinkering on the farm! Get the scoop on fixing a chicken coop, natural building, and using recycled materials. Bawk the Builders, can we fix it?
Everybody Eats
$295
July 28 - August 1
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Cooking week: Oh how neat it is to eat, whether a carrot or a beet, we'll all take a seat in old big red and use the mouths within our head to munch on veggies and noodles and bread. So come on down to the coolest farmlet in town and we'll fill the bellies of all around.
Farmers Market
$295
August 4 - 8
Market week: Carrots, herbs, and eggs, oh my! Stop by a mini Urban Roots farmer's market and see what goodies you can find. Young Farmers showcase all their hard work of harvesting, processing, and creating!
*No camp on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
*No camp on July 4th.
Fall Camp - Ages 5 to 15
October 7th - October 11th, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. *extended hours available*
$295 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!
Bee Buddies
$295
October 7th - October 11th, 2024
Bee week: We are doing the hive jive this week at camp as we explore the wonderful world of bees! Become a beekeeper with us and learn how to protect our tiny garden helpers!
FAQ
What are the dates for camp in 2025?
There are 2 weeks of spring camp from March 17th-28th. There are 9 weeks of summer camp from June 16th -August 14th. There is one week of fall camp.
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When Does 2025 Registration Open?
Spring Registration opened in November! Go sign up now!
Summer Registration will open on February 10th
Fall Registration will open on August 1st​
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Where is camp located?
All weeks of our camp are at our Urban Teaching Farm (1700 E 2nd Street in Reno).
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How much does it cost?
Tuition starts at $295 for one camper for one week, and camp scholarships are available. We also have camp shirts available for purchase when you sign up for summer camp. Preview the design here, made by our Volunteer Coordinator, Savannah.
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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.
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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 (Wednesday June 11th 4:30-6pm).
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What time does camp start and end?
Spring and fall camp drop off is at 8:30am and pick up is at 3:30pm. Summer camp drop off is at 7:30am and pick up is at 2:15pm. Extended hours are available in the fall, spring, and summer.
Fall/Spring Extended Hours: 3:30-5:00
Summer Extended Hours: 2:30-4:00
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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?
Lunch is not provided, please pack one for your camper. Farm fresh veggies will 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.