The Holland Project offers youth and teen-focused arts and music programming in addition to our monthly all-ages workshops. This includes crafting camps for kids during Washoe County school breaks, a rock-n-roll music instruction summer camp for self-identifying girls and non-binary youth, an afterschool meet-up for high school-aged visual artists, open group exhibitions for anyone under 21, and much more. Questions about any of these programs? Email alisha@hollandreno.org.
KID CRAFT (k-4)
Kid Craft is a weeklong camp with a variety of themed art, craft, and music projects geared for younger kids ages 5-9. Camp occurs from 9:30am-1:30pm each day and parents are welcome to join us in the crafting or drop off their kiddos!
Summer Kid Craft Camp is scheduled for July 14th-18th, 2025.
Art + Game Camp (age 10+)
Art + Game Camp is a full-day camp for youth ages 10+. Different art projects are explored each morning and a variety of contemporary tabletop board games during the afternoons. Full-day or Half-day camp options are available and there is a Dungeons & Dragons option for game camp participants.
Summer Art + Game Camp is scheduled for July 7th-11th, 2025.
G.I.R.L.S. ROCK RENO (AGE 9+)
G.I.R.L.S. (Gender Inclusivity through Radical Love and Support) ROCK RENO (GRR) is an annual music summer camp for youth ages 9- 17. GRR provides music instruction in vocals, guitar, bass, and drums to youth participants of all skill levels, supported by valuable workshops in rock history, arts, radio, stage confidence, and more. We strive to promote self-love with programs that foster creativity, community-building, confidence, and empowerment.
GRR Applications open in March and camp occurs for one week in mid-June.
YOUNG BLOOD Artist Showcase (TEENS & UNDEr 21)
Young Blood is a group exhibition occurring twice per year in the HP Gallery. It is open for submissions by any regional artist under 21 and each artist may display 1-2 pieces. Each Young Blood exhibition culminates in a final event and themed celebration.
The next Young Blood exhibitions take place in May and October 2025. Applications open one month prior.
Work In Progress (TEENS)
Work in Progress (or WIP) is an afterschool program introducing advanced art techniques to local high school students through workshops led by talented local/regional artists. Through WIP, students create original artwork utilizing new skills and collaborate on curating an exhibition of their work in the HP Gallery. Participants also learn about art jobs, gallery practices, and how to get involved in the local arts community.
WIP is FREE for participants and applications open up with the start of each new Fall semester in August. The program runs from October – February.