Online registration for Safekey, a before- and after-school youth enrichment program that is part of our Las Vegas’ Strong Schools initiative, is open at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/safekey. Currently, only students in kindergarten through third grade may attend Safekey, and only on the days they receive in-person instruction. Safekey will not be offered on Wednesdays as there is no in-person instruction.
There is an annual $20 registration fee per participant. The daily cost is $7 for before-school attendance and $10 for after-school.
Financial aid for Safekey may be provided by Las Vegas Urban League, Desert Regional Center, Inter-Tribal Council of Southern Nevada, Inc. and Employer Child Care Reimbursement for families that qualify. These organizations provide families with a certificate or agreement as well as instructions on how to apply funds to a city Safekey account. For more information on the financial aid process, call 702.229.CARE (2273).
Registration will be available until the end of March for the 70 sites in the city; however, only sites with sufficient enrollment will open. The city will communicate with registered families regularly to notify them of the status of their school’s site. Registration fees will be refunded if a site does not open.
For more information about Safekey, call 702.229.KIDS(5437) or visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/safekey.
Additionally, we continue to operate the Vegas Strong Academy, a program that provides the community a safe, caring and affordable childcare option that offers recreation and cultural activities with support for distance learning at 10 locations throughout the valley. The program is open Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., for school-age children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Registration is available online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/VegasStrongAcademy.
The cost is $20 per day, per child, or $100 per week. There is also a one-time $20 registration fee. Up to 100 percent financial assistance is available for qualifying families based on household size and income. Financial aid is not applicable towards registration or late pick-up fees.
Applications are available at all academy locations or online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/VegasStrongAcademy. Completed applications must be submitted in-person at an academy location and take approximately two weeks to be processed. For more information, call 702.229.CARE(2273).
Social distancing and other safety guidelines mandated by the governor’s directives will be in effect at both Safekey and Vegas Strong Academy. Temperature checks, social distancing, hand washing and sanitizing protocols will be adhered to at all locations. In addition, staff and students at the locations are required to wear face coverings.
Spring Break Camps
Spring Break Camps (K-8th grade)
March 29-April 2, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $100/child for full week.
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave.
Camp activities will include arts and crafts, sports, games, music, life skills, physical fitness and fun, all with trained adult supervision. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Health screenings, face coverings and social distancing will be required. For more information, call 702.229.PLAY (7529) or visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/camps. Register online HERE.
Rainbow Company Youth Theatre Spring Break Workshop (ages 8-12) Monday-Friday, March 29–April 3, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–noon. Cost: $135/youth for full week
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
This meaningful arts experience for youth includes sessions that build trust, courage, self-esteem, creativity, communication, and social skills. Students will end this week-long workshop with a presentation of their skills Saturday, April 3. Rainbow Company Youth Theatre Spring Break Workshop provides students a space to spark their imaginations through the use of theatrical skills like improvisation, storytelling and creative play. Students will develop teamwork, build confidence, discover hidden talents, foster empathy, and create lasting friendships during this week-long arts experience. Youth should bring lunch, snacks and waters. Facial masks and social distancing required at all times. Registration is open through March 30, or until full. For more information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas.org or call 702.229.ARTS (2787). Register online HERE.
Broadway Spring Break Musical Theater Camp (ages 10-18)
Co-sponsored with Contemporary West Dance Theatre Monday-Friday, March 29–April 2, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Cost: $210/youth for full week, includes a camp-provided t-shirt to wear each day.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
This dynamic musical theater experience will highlight some of the most memorable moments captured from some of Broadway’s most prominent musicals, “Hairspray,” “Hamilton,” and “The Lion King.” Students will commit to a week-long intensive led by renowned Broadway musical theater artists who are now based locally. They will hone their skills in acting, voice, dance and costume design and will create their own Lion King headpieces for the final presentation. The program will culminate with a final performance presentation Friday, April 2, featuring students from the camp. Youth should bring lunch, snacks and waters. Facial masks and social distancing required at all times. For more information, visit www.ArtsLasVegas.org or call 702.229.ARTS (2787). Registration is open through March 30, or until full. Register online HERE.
West Las Vegas Arts Center Spring Break Saturday Special Workshop (ages 10-15) Saturday, April 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $42/youth for full-day session.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. This workshop will feature top guest artist instructors for an all-day, immersive experience. Learn fresh Afro Beat, Broadway and Social Circus skills from three of the best teaching artists in the valley. No prior experience required. Youth should bring lunch, snacks and waters. Facial masks and social distancing required at all times. Registration is open through April 3, or until full. Visit www.ArtsLasVegas.org or call 702.229.ARTS (2787) for more information. Register online HERE.
