March 3, 2014 — Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno has launched a new series of fun spring break camps for kids in grades 6-8, modeled on its successful summer KIDS University format, with hands-on, age-appropriate classes designed by K-12 educators to engage young minds.Called University Break Camps, the new series was developed by Extended Studies in partnership with the university’s College of Education and the Raggio Research Center for STEM Education. Future camps are also in the works for fall and winter breaks during the K-12 school year.
The new spring break camps are offered in two week long sessions, March 30-April 4 and April 6-10, 2015, on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, featuring cool class subjects incorporating the academic STEAM components ~ science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The weekly sessions run Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day. Weekly topics and descriptions, complete registration information and a downloadable flier will be available soon at www.breakcamps.unr.edu .
Cost for each weeklong session is $375, which includes lunch each day; full payment is due upon registration. Registration for University Spring Break Camps, designed for kids in grades 6-8, will be available online 24/7 at www.breakcamps.unr.edu
Registration can also be completed March 9–April 3, 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 Extended Studies offices on the Redfield Campus in the Nell J. Redfield Building A, Room 224, 18600 Wedge Parkway in south Reno;
• No faxed or mailed registrations will be accepted.
For more information about the new University Break Camps and registration procedures, call Extended Studies at (775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928 or visit www.breakcamps.unr.edu .
Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s land-grant university, the University of Nevada, Reno ranks in the top tier of best national universities. With more than 19,000 students, the University is driven to contribute a culture of student success, world-improving research and outreach that enhances communities and business. Part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the University has the system’s largest research program and is home to the state’s medical school. Brining outreach and education programs to all Nevada counties and home to one of the largest study-abroad consortiums, the University extends across the state and around the world. For more information, visit www.unr.edu and www.
