Day Camps
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Summer Camps
E.P.I.C. Early Childhood Adventure Camps (ages 3-6) - Registration is now open
For our youngest campers, ages 3 - 6, our E.P.I.C. Adventure Camps highlight the connections between art, literature, math and science through hands-on exploration of camp themes. Using a fun-filled interdisciplinary curriculum, stories, songs, art, crafts, science, creative snacks and play are all part of a typical camp day. Campers must be potty trained and able to take themselves to the toilet and able to enjoy a group camp setting. Campers cannot have attended first grade yet.
Times: 9 am-2 pm / Location: Diamond Peak Child Ski Center
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July 24-27 (B):
Passport Adventure - Time Travel
A new twist on our popular Passport Adventure, this year campers will journey around the globe via time machine. Expect to meet dinosaurs, knights and princesses, Egyptian mummies and more on this E.P.I.C. travel adventure. Campers may enroll in either Session A or Session B but not both. The content for these weeks is the same.
Cost - $305, $245 IVGID
July 31- August 2:
Amazing Animal Adventure- Currently Taking a waitlist
Amazing animals are everywhere! Farm animals, pets, animals that live in water and wild animals from faraway places, this camp celebrates them all. Our adventure includes a visit from some of the most interesting animals on earth. (Wed. August 2nd is at Aspen Grove)
Cost - $245, $195 IVGID - (3 day camp)
registration opens April 27 • 9am
Space is limited! Enroll online with the link at the top of the page!
E.P.I.C. Base Camp
Looking for adventure for the kids this summer? Base Camp is a fun filled, fast paced environment. While the sun is hot and the lake is cool, there is no better place to be a Tahoe Kid than at Base Camp. Engaged physically, mentally, and creatively, campers will find it impossible not to make friends and have a great time. Craft and games will follow weekly themes while campers also experience all that Tahoe has to offer: daily swimming, hiking, golfing, and E.P.I.C. field Trips. Daily and weekly pricing is available.
Ages: 5-12 year olds
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Weekly E.P.I.C. Base Camp Sessions & Pricing
Week 5: All About Art Theme (July 24-28). Includes Thursday Field Trip to Skating and candle making at Northstar. $291, $233 w/IVGID Pass for the week. Click here for the detailed schedule. Click here for more details on what to bring
Week 6: Surf's Up Theme (July 31-August 4). Includes Thursday Field Trip to Wild Island. $318, $255 w/IVGID Pass for the week. Click here for the detailed schedule:
Week 7: The Great Outdoors Theme (August 7-11). Includes Thursday Field Trip to Discovery Museum & Rock Climbing $295, $236 w/IVGID Pass. Click here for a detailed schedule:
Daily Drop-In E.P.I.C. Base Camp Pricing (Must pre-register- no same day registration)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays ONLY (based on availability): $62, $50 w/IVGID Pass per day
Thursday Field Trips ONLY (based on availability): $81, $65 w/IVGID Pass per Field Trip
For registration or more information please visit the Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, or call (775) 832-1310.
Register online with the link at the top of the page!
E.P.I.C. Specialty Enrichment Camps
For older elementary students entering 2nd grade and up, Speciality Enrichment camps provide campers with an opportunity for hands-on, in-depth exploration and fun.
Sensational Sewing w/ Joanne Devine
Learn how much fun sewing can be. Campers will learn and practice hand and machine sewing skills while completing several fun and useful projects. Note: projects may vary among campers based on age and ability level. Supervised lunch time included. Snacks are provided but campers need to bring their own lunch. Campers may only enroll in session A or session B.
Session A - Monday through Wednesday July 17 - 19, 2017, 9am - 2pm - (Campers entering 2nd, 3rd & 4th grades)
Session B - Monday through Wednesday, July 24 - 26, 2017, 9am - 2pm - (Campers entering 4th, 5th & 6th grades)
Fees: $245, $195 w/IVGID Pass
Kids in the Kitchen w/ Maggie Browder
Kids love being in the kitchen and they will especially love this fun and educational cooking experience. Campers will learn age-appropriate fundamentals of cooking and have the opportunity to make a wide variety of dishes and treats that are as much fun to make as they are good to eat. Campers will be making a group lunch each day. All dietary restrictions must be reported upon registration in order to provide the best experience for all campers. Accommodations will be made whenever possible but campers may not be able to eat everything they create. Campers may only enroll in session A or session B.
Session A - Thursday & Friday July 20 & 21, 2017, 9am - 2pm (Campers entering 2nd, 3rd & 4th grades) Currently taking a waitlist
Session B - Thursday & Friday July 27 & 28, 2017, 9am - 2pm - (Campers entering 4th, 5th & 6th grades)
Fees: $165, $135 w/IVGID Pass
Amazing Animals & Art- Currrently taking waitlist
Designed for animal lovers, art lovers and also ideal for campers with younger siblings and friends, this camp meets in the same location and collaborates with the Amazing Animals Adventure camp while offering extended art and age appropriate learning activities for younger elementary school students. Supervised lunch time included. Snacks are provided but campers need to bring their own lunch. This camp meets with the Amazing Animals Adventure Camp at Diamond Peak and some activities will overlap with the Adventure Campers.
Days/Time: Monday through Thursday, 9am - 2pm, July 31 - August 2, 2017
Fees: $245, $195 w/IVGID Pass
1/2 Day Stand-Up Paddleboard Summer Camp
This camp is designed to challenge and develop your paddling and fitness skills. You will engage in land-based and water-based training exercises to increase your SUP paddling performance and your overall level of fitness. You will learn proper paddling fundamentals and water safety awareness. We will also participate in fun team-building activities and a variety of physical education games and sports. Participants must have IVGID Beach access and be able to swim.
Ages: 9-14 year olds, co-ed
Session 5: July 24 - 28, 2017
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Ski Beach, 967 Lakeshore Blvd.
Fee: $300; $240 w/IVGID Pass per session
Instructor: Michael Smith, PE Teacher, Certified SUP Instructor
For registration or more information please visit the Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, or call (775) 832-1310.
Register online with the link at the top of the page!
Full Day Stand-Up Paddleboard Summer Camp
This camp will combine Stand-Up Paddleboard skills and fitness with a variety of Physical Education activities. You will engage in land-based and water-based training exercises to increase your SUP paddling performance and your overall level of fitness. You will learn proper paddling fundamentals and water safety awareness. We will also participate in fun team-building activities and a variety other outdoor activities including: archery, geo cashing, rock climbing, hand drumming, and more. Participants must have IVGID Beach access and be able to swim.
Ages: 9-14 year olds, co-ed
Session 2: July 17 - 21, 2017
Session 3: July 24 - 28, 2017
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Ski Beach, 967 Lakeshore Blvd.
Fee: $500; $400 w/IVGID Pass per sesssion
Instructor: Michael Smith, PE Teacher, Certified SUP Instructor
For registration or more information please visit the Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, or call (775) 832-1310.
Register online with the link at the top of the page!
USTA QuickStart Youth Tennis Camps (ages 6-12)
Weekly tennis camps focus on stroke production, techniques, match play and tennis rules through specialized activities and drills. The camp also promotes teamwork, sportsmanship and a high emphasis on fun! Camps are taught by certified USPTA instructors. Other activities in the camp may include swimming and other fun games. Daily drop-in option based on space availability. One week sessions.
- Days/Times: Monday - Thursday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Dates: June 19 - August 10 (no class 4th of July)
- Fee: $225, $180 w/IVGID Pass; Drop-in: $70, $55 w/IVGID Pass
Register online, at the Rec Center, at the Tennis Center or call 775-832-1235.