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Spring Break 2024 for the Washoe County School District is March 25 to April 5. With numerous spring break camps and activities available in Washoe County, keeping the kids busy and entertained shouldn't be a problem.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024. The Spring Break Science Camp is open to all 8 - 12 year olds in the Reno/Sparks area. The first camp is "Hydro Habitats," learning about all of the watery ecosystems that exist in the desert. The second camp is "Sierra Rangers," where students will participate in a citizen science project, hosted by the Forest Service, and learn how we can help keep alpine ecosystems healthy. Camps will be outdoors in Idlewild Park. Pickup and dropoff is at the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation office, 50 Cowan Drive. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours available from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit the website to register online for either week or both. The cost is $275 per week. Scholarships are available.

March 25 - 29, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This camp combines the popular Kid Craft with Game Week and caters specifically to ages 9-13. You can sign up for the whole camp or just the arts and crafts portion (AM) or just the games portion (PM). Visit the website to sign up online. It's $200 per kid for the whole camp and $120 for just the art camp or $100 for the game camp. The Holland Project is at 140 Vesta St. in Reno. (775) 448-6500.

April 1 - 5, 2024, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For kids ages 5 to 8. Join us for Spring Kid Craft, five days of hands-on craft workshops. Each day of Kid Craft includes two morning craft projects exploring a wide variety of materials and techniques, as well as fun afternoon activities. Single days are $30, the whole week is $120. The Holland Project is at 140 Vesta St. in Reno. (775) 448-6500.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. There will be two spring break camp sessions from Arts for All Nevada - "Wildlife Wonders" and "Enchanted Eco-Exploration." Click the camp links for more details and to register online. These camps are for kids ages 6 to 10. The cost per week is $180. Teaching artists will provide a morning of visual art with snack break in between. Supplies included. Camps will be at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court Street in Reno. (775) 826-6100.

March 25 - 28, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Campers ages 7 to 16 spend the day outside exploring nature with hikes, interactive lessons, expert talks, and crafty fun. Two snacks per day are provided The camp fee is $220 per child. Financial aid is available. Camp is held at Galena Creek Visitor Center in south Reno. For more information or to register, call (775) 849-4948. Visit the website to sign up online.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Discovery Museum in Reno presents Camp Discovery during WCSD's 2024 spring break. Each week offers four different sessions based on class in school, from Kindergarten through 7th grade. The cost is $290 (members) to $315 (non-members) per week. Visit the website for online registration. The Discovery is at 490 S. Center St. in Reno. (775) 786-1000.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024. The City of Reno Parks and Recreation Department hosts Vacation Station for kids ages 6 to 12.5 years. Camp hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The fee is $130 per child per week. There will be no daily rates or drop-ins. Space is limited and registration is first come, first served. Vacation Station locations will be Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, Plumas Gym and Jessie Beck Elementary School. For more information, call (775) 334-4280 or visit the website. Financial scholarships available. You can register online.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024. Spring Break Kidz Kamp offers two weekly sections for children from kindergarten through 5th grade. Kamps are at the Recreation Gym and Larry D. Johnson Community Center. Camps include active games, water play, projects and arts and crafts, all included with the registration fee. Registration accepted on a first come basis. The program is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $180 or $150 for Sparks residents. To register, call (775) 353-2376 or go to online registration.

Spring Break Drawing Camp - April 2 - 4, 2024, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Find lots of fun activities at your local Washoe County Library branch during spring break. Bring in the spring season by participating in a 3 day drawing camp at Northwest Reno Library. Camp is specially designed for kids who are eager to explore their artistic side, whether they are budding Picassos or picking up a pencil for the first time. The library will provide all materials necessary. For ages 6+.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024. The Nevada Museum of Art in Reno will be having a number of spring break art camps - Fun with Clay, Digital Art and Illustration and Intro to Visual Art from March 25 - 29. From April 11 - 5, 2024, kids can enjoy Fun with Clay and Digital Art and Illustration. Camps are for kids ages 7 to 12, except for Digital Art and Illustration, which is for ages 12 to 15. Sessions are 8:30 a.m. or 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., depending on the camp you choose. Visit the website to get more details and sign up online. Presented by the E.L. Cord Museum School. For more information, call (775) 329-3333.

April 1 - 5, 2024. The featured play is "Peter Pan." This camp ends with a free community performance on April 5 at 1 p.m. Kids will work on this story at Damonte Ranch High School in Reno. The cost is $335. It is for ages 7 to 17 and you can register online. Positions are available for actors and others related to producing a play. The number of participants is limited. Pre-registration required. For more information, call (775) 313-3900.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First week is "Pets Palooza Camp" - You and your STEAM Team will engineer a world created just for pets: From Pets Palooza Hotel Day to Having a Ball Day to Give a Dog a Bone Day to Salty Sea Dog Day to a very special Rescue Pets Day. Second week is "Shark Camp" - You and your STEAM Team will join book characters Daniel, Joy, Kimani, and Davinci on their Sharktooth Island adventures from bridge-building to pirate ship exploring to mixing up spectacular slime seas. For grades K to 5 (ages 5 to 11). The cost is $255 per camper. Extra cost for before and after time. Visit the website for additional information and to register online. Both camps at High Desert Montessori, 101 Fantastic Dr. in Reno.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024. Cost is $175 per week. Beginner through advanced volleyball players can learn serves, passing, setting and hitting from NNJ Volleyball coaches and staff. Camps are offered by grade-level groups. Camps are held at Northern Nevada Juniors Volleyball Club (NNJ), 1575 Linda Way in Sparks. Visit the website for more information and to register online. Call (775) 355-8600 for registration information.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mesa Rim's Climbing Camp is a great place for young adventurers (age 7 to 13) to experience rock climbing, learn new skills and make great friends. Includes both climbing and non-climbing activities. Cost is $429 for 5-day camp with a discount for siblings. Visit the website to sign up online. (775) 507-4255. Mesa Rim is at 970 Harvard Way in Reno.

March 25 - 29 and April 1 - 5, 2024. The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows offers full-day programming for Washoe County School District spring break. Kids can enjoy free meals and fun, engaging activities while being taught by our expert staff. For details about break program features, hours and prices and to register, visit the website that corresponds with the site you would attend during the school break at the Boys & Girls Club. Facilities include Donald W. Reynolds, William N. Pennington, Donald L. Carano Youth Center, Neil Road, and Lemmon Valley. Kids must be at least 6 and less than 13. (775) 331-5437.

Through May 5, 2024. In addition to the permanent collection and current exhibit, Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals, The May Museum is working on additional features and activities for visitors. Check the website for details. Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for children and seniors. For more information, please call 775-785-5961.

The Reno metro area offers five multi-screen theaters (including an IMAX theater complex), a low-cost cinema at the Grand Sierra Resort, feature films and star shows at the Fleischmann Planetarium, and in Sparks, one of the few real-live drive-in theaters still showing movies in America.

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