Kids University returns Summer 2015 at the University of Nevada, Reno online registration opens March 21

March 12, 2015 — Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno presents another fun-filled summer with KIDS University (we call it KIDS U, for short), a day camp open to children entering grades 2-8, with seven weeklong sessions and cool class subjects to energize minds and bodies all summer long. Camp sessions run each week, Monday–Friday, from June 15-July 31, 2015, and include half-day morning sessions or full-day sessions. Early registration is encouraged as some sessions can fill fast. KIDS U is held on the main campus of the University of Nevada, Reno and is a great way to introduce young scholars and student athletes to campus activities and university experiences while enjoying a summer of fun.

Online registration is available 24/7 at www.kidsu.unr.edu beginning Saturday, March 21, with the schedule for opening day of registration broken into two sections:

• For children entering GRADES 2-4 in Fall 2015: Online registration opens at 8 a.m., March 21

• For children entering GRADES 5-8 in Fall 2015: Online registration opens at 10 a.m., March 21

Online registration continues for all grades 2-8 through midnight, Sunday, July 26.

Educators have designed KIDS U classes to be age appropriate for children entering specific grade ranges in Fall 2015 as noted with each class. (Children registered into classes outside their grade range will be required to transfer to a grade-appropriate class.)

KIDS U features engaging and stimulating classes and activities designed by K-12 educators. Camp instructors include Washoe County School District teachers, University of Nevada, Reno College of Education students and Wolf Pack student athletes; KIDS U counselors include additional University of Nevada, Reno students experienced with educating and coaching young campers. KIDS U junior counselors are high school students, many of whom are former KIDS U campers themselves.

This year’s 56 KIDS U topics include sports and games skills, arts and crafts, theatre, music and dance, fitness and healthcare, earth and lab sciences, history, math, Spanish, computer programming and web design, journalism and broadcasting, rock climbing, literary writing and more.

KIDS U offers five-day sessions in both full-day and half-day (morning) options. Full-day sessions run Monday–Friday, from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with a lunch break followed by afternoon recreational activities; half-day sessions run from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Weekly topics and descriptions, complete registration information and a downloadable brochure are available at www.kidsu.unr.edu . Brochures are also available at Extended Studies by calling (775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928.

Individual fees range from $172-$225/per week for full-day camp and $124-$165/per week for half-day (morning) camp. A $25 deposit per weekly session is due at registration, which holds your space in camp; full payment is due two weeks prior to the start of each weekly session. Full payment is due upon registration for late registrations, if space is available.

All registration will be online only for opening day of registration, beginning Saturday, March 21 at 8 a.m. for grades 2-4 and at 10 a.m. for grades 5-8. For important registration instructions and for assistance prior to and after March 21 and through July 26, visit www.kidsu.unr.edu and click on the “Online Registration” link.

Registration can also be completed March 23–July 24, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., by:
• Phone with credit card payment, (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928
• Walk-in, at the new offices of Extended Studies on the University’s Redfield Campus in south Reno: Extended Studies Enrollment Services, Room 224, Nell J. Redfield Building A, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno 89511

For more information about KIDS University programs for grades 2-8, as well as the new University Break Camps for grades 6-8, call Extended Studies at (775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928, or visit www.kidsu.unr.edu .