June 2026, Winnemucca, Nevada — Nevada Outdoor School (NOS) is proud to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from the Wavedance Fund. The award will provide immediate support for Nevada Outdoor School's 2026 summer camp season, helping ensure rural youth across Nevada have access to meaningful outdoor learning experiences.
The grant exceeds Nevada Outdoor School's original request and reflects the Wavedance Fund's confidence in the organization's proven ability to create positive outcomes for rural youth while fostering environmental stewardship.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Wavedance Fund for their generous support and belief in our mission," said Melanie Erquiaga, Executive Director of Nevada Outdoor School. "This funding arrives at a critical time as we prepare to welcome campers this summer. It will help us continue providing transformative outdoor experiences that build confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and a lifelong connection to the outdoors."
In its award letter, the Wavedance Fund recognized Nevada Outdoor School's strong financial stewardship, noting that 87 percent of the organization's expenses were dedicated directly to programming during both the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. The fund also highlighted NOS's successful partnership with AmeriCorps and its ability to maintain high-quality, locally driven programming.
The Wavedance Fund supports programs that help rural children and youth develop life skills, confidence, and resilience, particularly those who have experienced adversity or are at risk of facing challenges. Nevada Outdoor School's programs align closely with this mission by creating safe, supportive environments where youth can explore, learn, grow, and develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Each year, Nevada Outdoor School serves thousands of rural youth and community members through outdoor education programs, summer camps, field trips, stewardship projects, and community events across Nevada. Through these experiences, participants gain practical outdoor skills, build self-confidence, strengthen teamwork and leadership abilities, and develop a lasting commitment to caring for public lands and natural resources.
About Wavedance Fund
Wavedance fund provides grants to 501(c)(3) public charities, primarily in Northern Nevada. The Fund supports organizations that improve outcomes for vulnerable and at-risk children, with a particular focus on youth who have experienced neglect, abuse, trauma, or adversity. Wavedance invests in programs that help prevent future trauma while building confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. Through partnerships with innovative organizations, the fund seeks to ensure every child has access to the support, guidance, and opportunities need to reach their full protentional.
About Nevada Outdoor School
Nevada Outdoor School is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing Time Spent Outdoors through outdoor education, community programs, stewardship projects, and youth development opportunities. Serving communities across Nevada, NOS empowers people of all ages to connect with the outdoors, develop life skills, and become responsible stewards of natural resources.
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