Camping 101

High school students learn camping basics on school soccer fields including how to set-up tents, prepare a campfire,  and how to "Leave no Trace".  Students learn about the wide variety of outdoor recreation activities in Southern Nevada. This program is a partnership between the  SNAP federal agencies and the Clark County School District department of Physical Education.

Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights

In January 2010, a group of agencies and organizations came together to propose a Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights as a tool to communicate the benefits of being outside and physically active. This Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights Alliance believes, as many studies have also documented, that children are healthier, happier, have better social skills, and do better in school when they are given the opportunities to play outside.

The Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights mission is to encourage Nevada’s children to participate in outdoor recreational activities, engage in lifelong learning adventures, and become stewards of the environment.

Mojave Outdoor World

This program introduces at-risk urban youth ages 8-16 to outdoor recreation and environmental education.  It is designed to foster a belief that outdoor recreation plays an important and positive role in the health and fitness of America's youth.  Activities include canoeing, fishing, rock climbing, camping, wild bird safari, kayaking and adventures in art.  This program is in partnership with the SNAP agencies and the Public Lands Institute at UNLV.

Carp Rodeo

In partnership with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge is planning an annual festival to encourage kids to get outside, learn to fish, and have fun.  Youth will have the opportunity to attend fishing clinics, go on nature walks, learn about the native and non-native fish in the area, and physically help the wildlife refuge remove non-native carp from their lakes. 

Free Fishing Day

Nevada Free Fishing Day provides a great opportunity for families to get outdoors, learn about fishing, practice water safety, and get in touch with nature.

Families in Nature

Families in Nature is an environmental education program that builds relationships between communities and nature. Through enriching experiences, exploration, and outreach, we promote respect and stewardship for the environment. This program reaches diverse community members by participating in events such as "Day of the Dead" and the "International Hispanic Day Parade." The goal is to increase connections and understanding of nature and public lands.