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
7:30am - 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 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!
Farmtopia
$295
June 30th - July 3 (no camp Friday 7/4)
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Sustainability week: Spend the week learning to design and build projects using recycled materials, eath based practices and harnessing the energy of the sun! This week is all about the skills we need to work with our planet in a sustainable and bio-friendly manner.
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 Food Forest
$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 6th - October 10th, 2025
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!
Garden to Gallery
$295
October 6th - October 10th, 2025
Art week: Calling all budding artists! Join us on the farm to paint, draw and create your own garden masterpieces!
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 from October 6th-10th.
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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?
Breakfast and lunch for summer camp are free of charge for our scholarship students and available for purchase by everyone else. 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.