Camps in Henderson

Camps in Henderson come from two directions: the city recreation centers, and the gyms, studios and churches around Green Valley, Anthem, Inspirada and the Lake Las Vegas side. That can mean a summer without a daily drive into Las Vegas.

If you need the whole summer covered

The break runs about 11 weeks, and the city camps sell by the week. Ask when registration opens and whether residents get an earlier window or a lower rate, because that answer decides your calendar. The summer camps guide covers the valley-wide picture; this page is Henderson only.

If you need one week in October or March

Fall, winter and spring break camps are the thin part of this list, so I would book those the day registration opens. The no-school day camps guide handles single days off.

What it costs

12 of the 163 camps are listed as free and 107 post a price range. Everything else is a phone call. The most common listed ages are 3 to 18.

Before you pay, ask about the drop-off and pick-up windows, whether early and late care cost extra, whether lunch is included, how kids are grouped, and what happens to your money if plans change. I care most about the refund answer, because summer plans always change.