July 8 | Historical Walk through Winnemucca 2
On July 8, Nevada Outdoor School hosted its second Historical Walk Through Winnemucca in partnership with the Humboldt County Museum, connecting with community members interested in exploring local history. The walking tour provided participants with an opportunity to learn about the area’s past while strengthening NOS’s partnership with the museum and fostering community connections. Throughout the program, participants also learned about and practiced a Leave No Trace principle, highlighting the importance of responsible recreation in all environments. Despite the summer heat, attendees remained engaged and enthusiastic, creating a memorable experience centered around history, learning, and community.
July 10 | Stop the Bleed Training
On July 10, Nevada Outdoor School AmeriCorps members participated in a Stop the Bleed training led by Megan Sturgell, gaining essential lifesaving skills for responding to severe bleeding emergencies. The four members engaged in hands-on practice with bleeding control techniques, including applying direct pressure and using tourniquets, while learning how to recognize traumatic injuries and respond quickly in emergency situations. The interactive training helped build confidence and preparedness, providing AmeriCorps members with practical skills and knowledge to offer immediate care when it matters most.
July 13-16 | Elko Adventure Camp 2
From July 13–16, Nevada Outdoor School hosted its second Elko Adventure Camp, providing campers with a week full of outdoor exploration, learning, and unforgettable experiences. Campers cooled off at the Carlin Splash Pad, enjoyed snow cones together, and participated in hands-on activities focused on the water cycle, trout, and how water purifiers work. The group also embarked on a camping adventure in Lamoille, where unexpected rain changed their plans, but campers showed great flexibility and a positive attitude by making the most of the experience and spending the night at the office. Throughout the week, campers built confidence, strengthened friendships, and created lasting memories while embracing the challenges and excitement of outdoor adventure.
July 14 | Water Filtration
On July 14, Nevada Outdoor School partnered with the Humboldt County Library to provide an interactive water filtration lesson focused on outdoor preparedness and safety. Participants learned why and when it is important to filter and purify water while exploring different methods used during hiking and camping adventures. NOS demonstrated a variety of filtration and purification tools, including pump filters, drip system filters, water bottle filters, purification tablets, and LifeStraws. Participants also worked with the library to create a DIY water filter using natural earth materials, providing a hands-on opportunity to better understand the filtration process. The activity helped youth build confidence and gain important outdoor skills for safely accessing water while exploring the outdoors.
On July 15, Nevada Outdoor School partnered with the Humboldt County Library to host a Nature Journaling Hike, inviting community members to slow down, explore their surroundings, and connect with nature through observation and creativity. The hike welcomed a new group of participants to NOS programs and provided a beautiful setting for outdoor exploration. Throughout the experience, participants practiced making observations of plants, wildlife, and the landscape around them, recording their discoveries through notes and sketches in their nature journals. The program wrapped up with time for participants to decorate and personalize their journals, enjoy snacks, and connect with one another, creating a welcoming and engaging experience that celebrated both creativity and the natural world.
July 16 | Boys & Girls Club Hike
On July 16, Nevada Outdoor School partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Winnemucca for a community hike that strengthened connections and provided youth with a new outdoor experience. Seventeen participants joined the hike to Water Canyon, making their way along the trail to the yurt while exploring a route that was new for many of the youth and BGC staff members. Throughout the hike, participants learned about local plants and practiced identifying species they encountered along the way. Before beginning the adventure, NOS introduced all seven Leave No Trace principles and led a discussion about how each principle helps protect the outdoors. The hike encouraged curiosity, outdoor skills, and responsible recreation while creating meaningful memories in nature.
July 18 | Angel Lake Fishing Derby
On July 18, Nevada Outdoor School participated in the Angel Lake Fishing Derby, partnering with CTIC to provide an engaging outdoor education station for attendees. More than 100 participants visited the event, where youth ages 4–15 and their families learned about Leave No Trace principles through interactive activities, including Trash Timeline and Durable Hopscotch. The event provided an opportunity for NOS to reconnect with community partners, engage with local families, and promote responsible outdoor recreation. With beautiful weather and a great turnout, the team enjoyed seeing many past NOS summer camp participants spending time outdoors with their families while enjoying a day of fishing and exploration.
July 20-23 | Lake Tahoe Voyagers Camp
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From July 20–23, Nevada Outdoor School hosted Lake Tahoe Voyagers Camp, welcoming eight campers for a week filled with adventure, connection, and memorable outdoor experiences. Campers spent time building friendships, exploring the Lake Tahoe area, and enjoying a day at the lake where they swam, relaxed on the beach, and cooled off in the water. The group also challenged themselves at a treetop adventure park, encouraging one another as they stepped outside their comfort zones and tried new activities. Throughout the week, campers explored the local community, enjoyed ice cream together, and ended their evenings with classic camp games like Ghost in the Graveyard. The week was filled with laughter, teamwork, and opportunities for campers to create lasting memories in the outdoors.
July 23-25 | Elko OHV Trailfest
July 24 | CTIC Life on the Trail Day Camp
On July 16, Nevada Outdoor School partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Winnemucca for a community hike that strengthened connections and provided youth with a new outdoor experience. Seventeen participants joined the hike to Water Canyon, making their way along the trail to the yurt while exploring a route that was new for many of the youth and BGC staff members. Throughout the hike, participants learned about local plants and practiced identifying species they encountered along the way. Before beginning the adventure, NOS introduced all seven Leave No Trace principles and led a discussion about how each principle helps protect the outdoors. The hike encouraged curiosity, outdoor skills, and responsible recreation while creating meaningful memories in nature.
July 18 | Angel Lake Fishing Derby
On July 18, Nevada Outdoor School participated in the Angel Lake Fishing Derby, partnering with CTIC to provide an engaging outdoor education station for attendees. More than 100 participants visited the event, where youth ages 4–15 and their families learned about Leave No Trace principles through interactive activities, including Trash Timeline and Durable Hopscotch. The event provided an opportunity for NOS to reconnect with community partners, engage with local families, and promote responsible outdoor recreation. With beautiful weather and a great turnout, the team enjoyed seeing many past NOS summer camp participants spending time outdoors with their families while enjoying a day of fishing and exploration.
July 20-23 | Lake Tahoe Voyagers Camp
.July 23-25 | Elko OHV Trailfest
NOS was proud to be a part of the recent 1st Annual Elko High Desert Trail Fest. This event was hosted by the Nevada Off Highway Association, 5th Gear Powersports and the Elko County Visitor Association. The event kicked off Thursday evening at 5th Gear in Elko for a Meet and Greet, where our RS2 roadshow booth promoted tips and tricks for safe and responsible OHV recreation.
On Friday, NOS was able to provide support on the Harrison Pass trail ride, a 90-mile guided ride that climbed high into the rugged backbone of the Ruby Mountains—often called “Nevada’s Alps”—delivering a full-day experience along one of the most scenic high-elevation routes in the state.It was a great opportunity to connect with the OHV community, encourage responsible recreation, and enjoy one of Nevada's most scenic trail systems.
On Friday, NOS was able to provide support on the Harrison Pass trail ride, a 90-mile guided ride that climbed high into the rugged backbone of the Ruby Mountains—often called “Nevada’s Alps”—delivering a full-day experience along one of the most scenic high-elevation routes in the state.It was a great opportunity to connect with the OHV community, encourage responsible recreation, and enjoy one of Nevada's most scenic trail systems.
July 24 | CTIC Life on the Trail Day Camp
On July 24, Nevada Outdoor School welcomed eight campers to the California Trail Interpretive Center for a day filled with hands-on learning and outdoor adventure. Campers stepped back in time as they participated in a trail chores relay, hauling water with traditional carrying yokes, packing a mock wagon, collecting buffalo chips, and washing laundry with a washboard to experience the daily tasks of pioneers. They also explored the skills early travelers relied on by examining animal pelts, tracks, and scat before trying their hand at archery and using an atlatl. Throughout the day, campers practiced tying square knots while creating paracord bracelets, developed their navigation skills during an orienteering treasure hunt using compasses and azimuths, and wrapped up the experience with a lively game of pioneer-themed Pictionary and a survival scavenger hunt through the museum exhibits. The day encouraged campers to connect with history while building confidence, teamwork, and outdoor skills.
July 27-31 | Elko Explorers Day Camp
July 27-31 | Winnemucca Explorers Day Cap
From July 27–31, Nevada Outdoor School hosted its Winnemucca Explorers Day Camp, providing youth with a week of engaging outdoor-inspired learning, creativity, and adventure. Throughout the week, staff demonstrated flexibility and strong problem-solving skills by seamlessly adapting daily schedules and activities to meet changing needs while maintaining a high-quality camper experience. Campers built meaningful friendships through collaborative games, team-building challenges, and group projects, creating a welcoming environment where they felt connected and excited to return each day. A variety of educational, creative, and hands-on activities encouraged curiosity, teamwork, and personal growth, while staff maintained a safe, organized, and supportive atmosphere that kept campers engaged and enthusiastic from beginning to end.
July | Nature in the Park
July | Nature in the Park
Throughout July, Nevada Outdoor School's Elko office welcomed 89 participants to Nature in the Park, where young explorers discovered the fascinating world of flowers, butterflies, frogs, and birds through hands-on outdoor learning experiences. Alongside engaging nature lessons, AmeriCorps members continued building their leadership skills by learning effective strategies for managing larger groups of children, interpreting lesson plans, and confidently facilitating programs. While several AmeriCorps members were leading summer camps, Director of Training and Program Reporting Meghan stepped in to help facilitate Nature in the Park, ensuring participants continued to enjoy meaningful opportunities to connect with nature and increase their Time Spent Outdoors.
Throughout July, Nevada Outdoor School's Winnemucca team welcomed 78 participants to Nature in the Park, continuing the summer's Animal Kingdom theme with engaging lessons about high desert rabbits, spiders, ants, and local bird species. Each week's theme inspired hands-on games, creative crafts, and outdoor exploration that encouraged curiosity and fostered a deeper appreciation for local wildlife. Participants collectively logged 78 hours of Time Spent Outdoors (TSO), reinforcing NOS's mission to inspire exploration of the natural world. AmeriCorps members played a key role in the program's success, building meaningful relationships with both new and returning participants while creating a welcoming, engaging environment at all three Nature in the Park locations.
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