All participants of a youth program are required to have a completed set of participation forms. 

Youth Participant Form Request

Parent/Guardian is required to complete new forms each school year. Once paperwork has been completed and submitted electronically by the parent/guardian and processed by the Parks and Recreation Department, an annual registration charge of $10 is placed on your City of Henderson account.  

All forms are sent and submitted electronically via DocuSign. Parent/guardian will have an opportunity to include an additional parent/guardian if desired. Please note that if an additional household is included, the registration form cannot be processed until both parties have signed and completed all paperwork. Only one registration packet will be accepted per participant.

For complete guidelines and policies, refer to the 2023-2024 Youth Enrichment Handbook for Parents or the 2024-2025 Youth Enrichment Handbook for Parents.

If updates are needed for authorized escorts, please submit a Pickup Addendum. 

For questions regarding your registration packet or addendum, please call 702-267-4100 Option 2.

City of Henderson Financial Assistance Program

Financial assistance is available for qualified families. Please visit the financial assistance page for more information.

Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program

Scholarship assistance from the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Public Education Set Aside Fund is available to fund 50% of the preschool enrollment costs on a per student, per semester increment.

More information about the Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program

Safekey is a before- and after-school recreational enrichment program held at all Henderson elementary schools. This fun-filled program focuses on crafts, games and special activities designed to help your child grow socially, emotionally and physically.  Homework time and a snack are included. 

Teen Scene is an after-school program at all Henderson public middle/junior high schools. Provided to ensure teens' safety, the program may feature arts and crafts, nutrition, sports, field trips, special events, homework time and a snack. 

Safekey & Teen Scene provides milk by way of the USDA Special Milk Program through a grant from the Nevada Department of Education.

Hours

Safekey is offered 6:45am-7:00am to 8:45am-9:00am, and from school dismissal to 6:00pm.

Teen Scene is offered from school dismissal to 6:00pm.

Safekey & Teen Scene follow the Clark County School District calendar and bell times. Program start and end times vary based on individual school bell times. Contact the Youth Enrichment office in advance for more information or to confirm start/end times.

Pricing

Safekey is available at a flat rate per child of $5 for the before-school program. Safekey and Teen Scene after-school program is $9 per child (with exception to Burkholder Middle School, Brown Junior High School, Hinman Elementary School and Robert Taylor Elementary School, which are on a different rate schedule.)

A sibling discount (after the first child) of 10% is available for children from the same immediate family. The city reserves the right to request supporting documentation.

Extended stay is available for parents who are unable to pick up their children by 6:00pm. It is available from 6:00pm-6:30pm for $10 per week, per child. Extended stay payment is due in full on or before the Wednesday prior to each week the child will be attending. If you are not registered for extended stay, a charge is assessed for late pickups at $10 for every 10 minutes, beginning at closing.

For additional information, call the Youth Enrichment office at 702-267-4100 option 1.

This after-school leadership and recreation program/membership is designed for teen participants. The program follows the CCSD calendar year when school is in session. A monthly membership is required and includes: an after-school snack, leadership workshops, recreation activities (fitness, arts/crafts, dance) and special events. Our goal is to keep participants active, safe, and engaged after school.

Ages 11-18 (6th -12th grade)

2pm-6pm Monday-Friday 

$10-$20 per month (depending on program session days)

This group meets during the CCSD school year and follows the CCSD calendar year. The mission is to inspire and empower adolescent girls to become positive active citizens of change in themselves as well as their community. Participants will have access to trusting and caring mentors, build powerful life skills through team projects, have access to college and career guidance and much, much more. Participants must be registered for the Whitney Hangout to participate.

Ages 11+
3pm-4pm on Thursdays • August-May

CALENDARS

Black Mountain Recreation Center

BBK May/June

BBK July/August

Henderson Multigenerational Center

BBK May

BBK June

BBK July

BBK August

Silver Springs Recreational Center

BBK May/June

BBK July

BBK August

Whitney Ranch Recreation Center

BBK May

TRC May

BBK June

TRC June

BBK July

TRC July

BBK August

TRC August

RECREATION CAMPS

Knight School Chess Academy Camp

The Knight School chess camp is the perfect way to get ready for your school’s official chess team. With a fun and friendly spirit, chess camp is a great way to keep the brain sharp over the summer while having a real blast! Chess camp is a super fun, high energy chess experience in which kids celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music driven puzzlers for prizes, colorful silicone Tactix Bands, funny movies, and fast paced party- bead tournament. Laughter, fast clocks, and compelling teaching approaches make this camp the summertime highlight for hundreds of kids” nationwide. If you sign up for the all-day clinic, bring a lunch.

Instructor: The Knight School Chess Academy
Location: BMRC
Age: 5-12

K’NEX Invention Camp

This five-day camp will challenge students on their skills to invent and build with a larger collection of generations of K’NEX parts. These hands- on builder’s camp allows students to develop their mechanical engineering building skills as they build devices made of K’NEX parts like a mini-roller coaster, mini robot, mini machine, mini skyscrapers, mini bridge, or a creation of their imagination. If you sign up for the all-day clinic, bring a lunch.

Instructor: Thomas Vermersch
Location: BMRC
Age: 7-15

K’BOTS Robotic Camp

This five-day camp will allow you to experience up to three different division types of robotic K*bots built with K’NEX parts in competition with forces and motion. You will construct and operate your own K’NEX motorized and non-motorized division K*bots. Compete each day to place in the finals on Friday when a champion for each division is crowned.

If you sign up for the all-day clinic, bring a lunch.

Instructor: Thomas Vermersch
Location: BMRC
Age: 7-15

OUTDOOR RECREATION CAMPS

Junior Naturalist Day Camp

This day camp is full of nature, friendship, and fun. Each week has a different theme and will incorporate games, crafts, and enjoy hands-on activities all while learning about nature. Each week of day camp will feature different activities.

Archery Day Camp

Our archery camp is designed to help kids gain knowledge and experience in the sport of archery. Every camper will get the experience to be the next Robin Hood. Participants will spend the day learning basic skills and having fun putting their new skills to practice. Archery equipment will be provided.

Location: Whitney Mesa Archery Range
Age: 6-10

Feathered Friends

Birds sing, hunt and soar this week as campers become honorary ornithologists (bird scientists).

Location: Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
Age: 6-10

AQUATIC CAMPS

Camp H2GO

In this all-day youth aquatic camp, participants will experience a variety of supervised interactive activities. Aquatic activities will include water safety, youth lifeguarding, stroke development, water polo, and artistic swimming. Participants may also experience field trips to neighboring pools, outdoor sports, self-development, team building, and creative activities. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted, easily tread water, and be comfortable in deep water.  Proper swim attire, a change of clothes, sunscreen, a towel, lunch, water bottle, and plenty of snacks are required each day. At closing, a late pickup fee of $10 per 10 minutes is applied. Early registration is recommended as spaces fill quickly.

Location: WRIP
Age: 8-11

Campfire Kids

Campfire Kids is a state-licensed camp specially designed for children ages 3-5 years and held at Valley View Recreation Center.

Program is held 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday and is available during spring, summer and winter break.

Weekly Pricing:
One child $60
Two siblings $114
Three or more siblings $168
Drop-in days available, pending space for $18
Early Arrival 7:00 am-9:00 am $7 per child per day
Extended Stay 3:00 pm-6:00 pm $10.50 per child per day

* Register in advance as space is limited and may not be available the day of.

TINY TOT ADVENTURERS

Tiny Tot Adventurers is designed for children 3 to 5-year-olds to participate in a variety of adventures. Activities may include arts and crafts, physical activities, interactive games, movies, and story time. Each camp theme will be provided to the parent/guardian prior to the start of camp. Participants must be at least 3 years old on or before the week for which they are registering, and toilet trained. This program will run 9:00am-3:00pm with early arrival and extended stay options available.

Weekly Pricing:
One child $60
Two siblings $114
Three or more siblings $168
Drop-in days available, pending space for $18
Early Arrival 7:00 am-9:00 am $7 per child per day
Extended Stay 3:00 pm-6:00 pm $10.50 per child per day

*Register in advance as space is limited and may not be available the day of.

Children must be from the same immediate family to receive the sibling discount. We reserve the right to request supporting documentation.

The Teen W.O.R.K. (Willing, optimistic, respectful, kind) junior leader program trains teens to become future recreation leaders and to provide assistance to our summer programs. Teen W.O.R.K. encourages self-confidence and develops communication and leadership skills.
Locations: BMRC, HMGC, SSRC
Ages: 14-15

For more information, please visit the Teen W.O.R.K.

The 2024 Application opens February 20. 

The registration/application deadline is April 5. 

Session Dates: May 28-August 9 (11 weeks) - $300
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Participants must attend their full shift if accepted into the program)

*Participants are not financially compensated for participating in the Teen W.O.R.K. Program.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Henderson Multigenerational Recreation Center (702-267-5800).

Teen Travels

Looking for something unique and exciting to do this summer? Go where the action is with Teen Travels. Participants will develop self-confidence and positive decision-making skills while forging new friendships. The twist on this program is that it is all field trip based, sign up for whichever field trip sounds fun. They have an opportunity to learn about themselves while exploring their community and participating in fun activities. The program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer, with hours varying. Space is limited.

Ages: 12-14

Registration

All registration and participation is subject to space availability. Parents must register in advance for each field trip. We will not take day of or week of registrations.

Payment

Payment in full is required on or before the Wednesday prior to each week the child is scheduled to participate. The Wednesday deadline time depends on the payment method you choose:

*Online registration: until 11:59 pm
*Any recreation center during regular business hours.