Looking for some fun summertime activities and camps to keep your kids engaged? Check out what’s going around the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno campus:
Camps, Classes, & Workshops:
UNR is hosting a series of engineering camps throughout June and July, each focusing on different subject matters for students ages 12-18. In addition to basic and advanced courses, the MakeHers Camp for Young Women will introduce middle school-aged girls to engineering and women professionals working in STEM fields.
For younger children, Kids University offers a wide variety of different activities, including coding, math, and science classes.
Museums:
The university area contains nine amazing museums and points of interest that can entertain and educate the whole family. The W.M. Keck Earth Science Museum is home to a world-class collection of mineral samples from Nevada and around the world. Those interested in Nevada history will enjoy the 19th century mining artifacts on site.
If you’re looking for something more out of this world, the Fleischmann Planetarium features a series of displays and exhibits designed to teach visitors about outer space and our solar system.
See below for more information about the other on-campus museums:
University Arboretum on Hilliard Plaza
Special Collections in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
Biggest Little Pollinator Garden
Athletic Camps:
Want to get your child to burn off some energy? Nearly all of UNR’s athletic teams offer summer camps for children of all ages. Visit the school’s athletic site, www.nevadawolfpack.com, for more info.