Complete Initial Registration

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

• Parents/Guardians are required to complete new forms each school year.
• Only one registration packet will be accepted per participant.
• All forms are sent and submitted electronically via DocuSign.
• Parent/guardian will have an opportunity to include additional parents/guardians 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. 

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.

Handbook for Parents

For complete guidelines and policies, refer to the. 2026-2027 Youth Enrichment Handbook for Parents.

Youth Participant Pick-Up Addendum

If updates are needed for authorized pick-up people, please submit a Pickup Addendum.

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Need Help?

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.

Waivers

ABC ETC & Little Learners

These camps are specially designed for 3-5-year-olds to participate in a variety of supervised activities. Each day is a new adventure involving arts and crafts, interactive games, special events, music, and story time.

ABC ETC. (half day) and Little Learners (full day) are state-licensed, preschools held at Valley View Recreation Center.

Registration for the ABC ETC. and Little Learners preschool programs is accepted year-round, subject to availability.

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Program Details

The programs run concurrently with the Clark County School District’s 9-month calendar and are closed on school holidays and staff development days. Participants must be at least 3 years old on or before the week for which they are registering, and toilet trained.

More families are choosing the City of Henderson for high-quality early childhood education, with preschool enrollment increasing 21.84% over the previous year. To meet this growing demand, the City has expanded its preschool offerings for the 2026–2027 school year from 9 classes to 14 classes, a 55.6% increase, while increasing total program capacity from 160 to 240 seats, a 50% increase over the previous year.

The City of Henderson is also investing in the future by constructing its second preschool, which will expand access to early learning opportunities and help even more of Henderson's youngest residents build a strong foundation for lifelong success.

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Required Documents

State law requires the following documents to be furnished before the student is allowed to attend class:

• A health statement signed by a physician/RN
• An updated photocopy of an official immunization record
• A completed registration form
• A completed youth participation form
• A copy of the child's birth certificate may be required

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Resources

• 2026-2027 Preschool Registration Packet

• Preschool Addendum

• 2026-2027 Preschool Parent Handbook

• 2025-2026 Preschool-Little Learners Parent Calendar

• Vaccinations and Health Statement

• Religious Immunization Exemption Certificate

• Preschool Withdrawal Request

Safekey

Safekey is an exciting enrichment program offered at all Henderson elementary schools. While you're at work, your child will enjoy a variety of engaging activities like arts and crafts, games, themed projects, nutritious snacks, and dedicated homework time.

Discover how Safekey can support your family’s routine—visit our Safekey Program to sign up!

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Teen Scene

Teen Scene is the perfect after-school hangout for 6th through 8th graders, offering a safe, supervised space where they can relax, connect with friends, and explore new interests. Designed with busy parents in mind, the program includes arts and crafts, sports, nutritious snacks, homework help, exciting field trips, and special events.

Give your teen a fun and enriching place to be after school—register for Teen Scene!

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Program Details

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.

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

2026–2027 Program Hours

Program hours have been updated to align with each school's new bell schedule.  See new schedule here.

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Extended Stay 

All Safekey programs offer a late pick-up option.

• Extended stay: 6pm-6:30pm

If you are not registered for extended stay, a charge is assessed for late pickups for every 10 minutes, beginning at closing.

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Need Help?

For additional information, contact Youth Enrichment at 702-267-4100 Option 1.

The Whitney Hangout 

Whitney Hangout is an after-school leadership and recreation program designed exclusively for teens. Aligned with the CCSD school calendar, this membership-based program keeps teens active, safe, and engaged during the school year.

Each monthly membership includes after-school snacks, leadership workshops, creative activities like fitness, dance, and arts & crafts, plus awesome special events.

Ready to hang out, level up, and make new friends?

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Program Details

Hours

Weekdays from 2:45pm to 6pm.

Eligibility

Ages 11-14 (6th -8th grade)

Monthly Pricing

$20 per month

Girls United

Girls United is a powerful after-school program that meets during the CCSD school year, empowering adolescent girls to become confident leaders and changemakers—in their lives and in their communities.

Through team projects, inspiring mentors, and hands-on experiences, participants will build life skills, explore college and career paths, and form lasting friendships in a safe, supportive space.

Girls United is open to registered Whitney Hangout members—join today and be part of something meaningful!

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Program Details

Hours

3pm-4pm on Thursdays—August through May

Eligibility

Girls, Ages 11+

Monthly Pricing

Must be a member of Whitney Hangout.

Program Details

Hours

Weekdays from 7am to 6pm at select recreation centers.

Eligibility

Children in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.

Registration

• Register in advance for any week with a 10% non-refundable/non-transferable deposit per child per week.
• After your deposit is made, the remaining balance is due on or before the Wednesday prior to each week the child is scheduled to participate.
• Payments can be made online by 11:59pm or at any recreation center/indoor pool during regular business hours.
• If there is availability after the Wednesday of the prior week, you may register online and pay in full by Friday at 6pm.
• You may contact the BBK site directly on Monday mornings to inquire about open availability of that week.
• Government-issued ID is required for drop-off and pick up.

Weekly Pricing

Please ensure that you register in advance, as space is limited and may not be available on the day of.

Children must be from the same immediate family to receive the sibling discount.

Early Arrival & Extended Stay 

All Battle Born Kids locations offer an early-start and late pick-up option.

• Early arrival is $10 per child per week
• Early arrival: 6:30am-7am

• Extended stay is $10 per child per week
• Extended stay: 6pm-6:30pm 

Participants must be registered on or by the Wednesday prior to the week their child will be attending. 

Parent Orientation

Swim Tests

All participants enrolled in Battle Born Kids that would like to swim on the designated swim days are encouraged to complete a swim test prior to the first swim day. 

Swim tests will be available during Battle Born Kids Open House. Those enrolled in a Henderson Swim Academy swim lesson may qualify as swim fit at the end of class.

Swim tests consist of the participant being able to jump in the water, swim half of the pool lane length unassisted (15 yards), turn around, swim back to the wall, and climb out of the pool.

Any swimmer who is unable to complete this test independently will be required to wear a lifejacket while at the pool during swim times and will not be permitted to use the slide amenities. 

Swim tests are designed to keep participants safe, therefore if staff feel the participant is struggling to swim independently, they may be required to retest.

Meals

Lunch will be provided by our food service partner, Three Square. Snacks are not provided. Please provide a healthy lunch, snack, and water bottle for your child every day if they decide not to eat what is provided.

 Whitney Ranch Recreation Center

• July Calendar 
• August Calendar 

Black Mountain Recreation Center

• July and August Calendar

Sliver Spring Recreation Center

• July and August Calendar

Henderson Multigenerational Center

• July and August Calendar

Camp No Limits

Join us for an exciting adventure with your favorite leaders from Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion Services! We’ll be exploring the beautiful valley and having a blast at the recreation center with a variety of fun activities designed for everyone.

Whether you prefer a morning of exploration, an afternoon of enjoyment, or an entire day filled with activities, we have options that fit your schedule! Choose to register for the morning only, the afternoon only, or join us for the full day. 

For those selecting the all-day option, please bring a lunch to keep your energy up!

Your registration includes essential services such as supervision, transportation, admission fees, and all necessary supplies. With limited spots available, be sure to secure your place early!

Please contact 702-267-4122 about registration inquiries. 

Camp H2Go

Camp H2Go is an exciting all-day aquatic camp where participants will dive into a variety of supervised activities, including water safety, youth lifeguarding, stroke development, water polo and artistic swimming. In addition to aquatic fun, campers will enjoy field trips to neighboring pools, outdoor sports, team-building exercises and creative activities.

• To participate, campers must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted and feel comfortable in deep water.
• Campers should bring proper swim attire, a change of clothes, sunscreen, a towel, lunch, a water bottle and plenty of snacks each day to ensure they’re ready for all the fun and activities!
• A late pickup fee of $10 will be charged for every 10 minutes past the designated pickup time.

Early registration is recommended as spaces fill quickly!

L.E.T.S. Guard

Calling all Henderson teens! Dive into summer with L.E.T.S. (Leadership, Excellence, Teamwork, Shadowing) Guard, where you’ll grow as a leader, sharpen communication skills and discover what it takes to be an aquatic and recreation leader. Through hands-on learning, you will gain confidence and responsibility as you prepare for future leadership opportunities. Pick up your application at any Henderson aquatics location. 

• This program is a job shadowing opportunity; as such, participants are not required to come to every day of the program. Participants will get experience making their schedules, submitting time off and working with staff to communicate their needs.  
• L.E.T.S. Guard participants will get to interact and assist in all areas of an aquatic environment including lifeguarding, swimming lesson instruction, aquatic camp, aquatic fitness, front desk, management and more.
• Participants are eligible to receive a StarGuard Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and earn volunteer hours that will be awarded at the completion of the program. 

Apply Now

• Who Can Apply: Teens Ages 14-15
• June Session: June 1, 2026 - June 26, 2026
• July Session: July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026
• Application Deadline: May 18, 2026, for June Session; June 22, 2026, for July Session
• Apply at a Henderson Aquatics Location

Apply early as spaces fill quickly!

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.

Campfire Kids

This state-licensed camp is specially designed for 3-5-year-olds to participate in a variety of supervised activities. Each day is a new adventure involving arts and crafts, interactive games, special events, music and story time. Campfire Kids is held at Valley View Recreation Center.

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Program Details

The program is offered 9am-3pm with early arrival and extended stay options available. Participants must be at least 3 years old on or before the week for which they are registering, and toilet trained.

After your deposit is made, the balance is due on or before the Wednesday prior to each week the child is scheduled to participate. For complete details about the program please contact Valley View Recreation Center at

Required Documents

State law requires the following completed documents be furnished before the student is allowed to attend camp:

• A health statement signed by a physician/RN
• An updated photocopy of an official immunization record
• A completed registration form
• A youth participation form
• A copy of the child’s birth certificate (may be required)

Weekly Pricing 

Please ensure that you register in advance, as space is limited and may not be available on the day of.

Children must be from the same immediate family to receive the sibling discount.

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Early Arrival & Extended Stay 

All Campfire Kids camps offer an early-start and late pick-up option.

• Early arrival is $7 per child per day
• Early arrival: 7am-9am

• Extended stay is $10.50 per child per day
• Extended stay: 3pm-6pm

Tiny Tots Adventurers

This state-licensed camp is specially designed for 3-5-year-olds to participate in a variety of supervised activities. Each day is a new adventure involving arts and crafts, interactive games, special events, music and story time.

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Program Details

The program is offered 9am-3pm with early arrival and extended stay options available. Participants must be at least 3 years old on or before the week for which they are registering, and toilet trained.

After your deposit is made, the balance is due on or before the Wednesday prior to each week the child is scheduled to participate. For complete details about the program please contact Valley View Recreation Center at 702-267-4060. 

Weekly Pricing 

Please ensure that you register in advance, as space is limited and may not be available on the day of.

Children must be from the same immediate family to receive the sibling discount.

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Early Arrival & Extended Stay 

All Tiny Tot Adventure camps offer an early-start and late pick-up option.

• Early arrival is $7 per child per day
• Early arrival: 7am-9am

• Extended stay is $10.50 per child per day
• Extended stay: 3pm-6pm

Knight School Chess Academy Camp

Chess camp is a great way for kids to keep their minds sharp over the summer! Participants experience a high-energy environment that celebrates a new chess tactic each day through fun videos, music-driven puzzles with prizes, colorful Tactix Bands and fast-paced tournaments. With plenty of laughter and engaging teaching, this camp is a summertime favorite for kids. If you sign up for the all-day camp, please remember to bring a lunch! 

Teen Rec Connections

Teen Rec Connections offers a dynamic, all-day summer program for middle school students. Teens will enjoy a variety of supervised activities such as fitness, arts, music, swimming, field trips and more. With fun and enriching experiences every day, early registration is recommended as space fills up quickly! 

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Program Details

The program runs concurrently with the Clark County School District’s break calendar. The program is held from 7am-6pm weekdays at select recreation centers. Participants must be 12-14 years old. 

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Weekly Pricing 

Please ensure that you register in advance, as space is limited and may not be available on the day of.

Children must be from the same immediate family to receive the sibling discount.

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Early Arrival & Extended Stay 

All Teen Rec Connection camps offer an early-start and late pick-up option.

• Early arrival is $7 per child per day
• Early arrival: 7am-9am

• Extended stay is $10.50 per child per day
• Extended stay: 3pm-6pm

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Meals

Lunch will be provided by our food service partner, Three Square. Snacks are not provided. Please provide a healthy lunch, snack, and water bottle for your teen every day if they decide not to eat what is provided.

Calendars

• June Calendar
• July Calendar
• August Calendar

Teen Travels

Are you looking for something unique and exciting to do this summer? Join Teen Travels, where the action awaits! This program helps preteens and teens build self-confidence and develop positive decision-making skills while making new friends.

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Program Details

This entirely field trip-based program takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer, with varying hours. Teen Travels is open for youth ages 12 to 14 years old.

Payment in full is required on or before the Wednesday prior to each week the child is scheduled to participate.

Please note that space is limited to the first 20 participants for each field trip and parents must register in advance for each outing.

Teen WORK

Teen WORK (willing, optimistic, respectful, kind) is a junior leader program that trains teens to become future recreation leaders. Participants provide assistance to the summer Battle Born Kids program.