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From STEM to stargazing, 4-H summer camps will spark youth curiosity

91·çÃùÄñ³ª Extension hosts overnight camps statewide

In a pond, surrounded by green grass and large shade trees, five youth in lifejackets, baseball caps and sun shirts splash in the water as they paddle their own yellow and orange sit-on-top kayaks.

Youth enjoy kayaking during the pre-teen summer camp at Camp Alamo in 2025. Photo by Ryan Tesar.

From STEM to stargazing, 4-H summer camps will spark youth curiosity

91·çÃùÄñ³ª Extension hosts overnight camps statewide

Youth enjoy kayaking during the pre-teen summer camp at Camp Alamo in 2025. Photo by Ryan Tesar.

In a pond, surrounded by green grass and large shade trees, five youth in lifejackets, baseball caps and sun shirts splash in the water as they paddle their own yellow and orange sit-on-top kayaks.

Youth enjoy kayaking during the pre-teen summer camp at Camp Alamo in 2025. Photo by Ryan Tesar.

This summer, Nevada youth can trade screens for starry skies and hands-on discovery as ’s launches a lineup of overnight and day camps focused on exploration, skill-building and unforgettable experiences.

In southern Nevada, youth can head to Extension’s , located about 100 miles north of Las Vegas, where three camp options introduce participants to outdoor adventure, STEM activities and creative expression on the 72-acre property that includes a pond, an archery range, a rock climbing wall and more.

Nevada 4-H Camp in Alamo

  • , May 27-29
    • Open to youth ages 12-16.
    • Camp registration fee is $140, plus Eventbrite fees; includes transportation from Las Vegas to Alamo, lodging and meals.
    • Registration is open through May 2, or until spots are filled.
  • , June 9-12
    • Open to Clark County teens in grades 9-12 for the 26/27 school year.
    • Camp registration fee is $220, plus Eventbrite fees; includes transportation from Las Vegas to Alamo, lodging and meals.
    • Registration is open through May 22, or until spots are filled.
  • , July 7-9
    • Open to Clark County teens in grades 6-8 for the 26/27 school year.
    • Camp registration fee is $150, plus Eventbrite fees; includes transportation from Las Vegas to Alamo, lodging and meals.
    • Registration is open through June 29, or until spots are filled. 

For a complete listing of all 4-H camps offered in Clark County, visit . 

Nevada 4-H Camp in Tahoe

Additionally, teens throughout the state have an opportunity to experience the ultimate adventure at located at Stateline. This camp will focus on building leadership skills while exploring the great outdoors, building confidence and making new friends. 

  • 4-H Teen Leadership Camp, June 28 – July 1
    • Open to teens, ages 13-18.
    • Camp registration is $250 and includes meals, snacks, lodging, educational materials and a camp T-shirt.
    • Registration opens May 1 and is open through June 12, or until spots are filled. To register, contact damonk@unr.edu.

Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance for Camp Alamo should contact at lunan@unr.edu or 702- 940-5431, and for Camp Tahoe, at damonk@unr.edu or 775- 682-9865, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled event with their needs or for more information. 

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