Sierra Nevada Journeys is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which was incorporated in December 2006. In April of 2007, Sierra Nevada Journeys became an “Approved Educational Vendor” for Washoe County School District, a designation which allows schools to use grant money for programs offered by the organization. Sierra Nevada Journeys is the leading provider of experiential education in the greater Reno/Lake Tahoe area, with programs stretching across both sides of the Nevada/California border.
Sierra Nevada Journeys provides students not only with academic enrichment, but also the opportunity to become leaders and responsible caretakers of our natural world. Sierra Nevada Journeys adheres to its’ mission through a variety of in-school, after-school, summer, and residential offerings. Each program focuses on hands-on, inquiry based, and place based education principles, while addressing multiple intelligences.
| Main Phone |
775-355-1688 |
| Address |
1301 Cordone Ave. #200 |
| City |
Reno |
| State/Province (US/Canada) |
NV |
| Postal Code |
89502 |
Organization Overview
Organization Details
| Mission |
Empower youth through positive risk-taking and experiential leadership, science, and outdoor education. |
| Sectors |
Children & Youth, Education, Environment |
| Geographical Reach |
Northern Nevada, Northern California |
| Programs |
Our Residential Programs take place at our ADA-accessible 1,500 acre Grizzly Creek Ranch Campus. SNJ runs school-based programs and rents out the facility to non-profits and private groups. Our school-based programs bring those same lessons to students in the classroom and our teacher professional development workshops sustain students' learning. |
| Events |
Tourney for the Journey - annual NCAA tournament bracket-pick and online fundraiser in March. May witnesses our Campus Open-House for all community members. In August we hold a Corporate Showcase event of the Campus, and in October we put on our annual Halloween event open to the public. |
Board Leadership
| Full-Time Staff |
11 |
| Part-Time Staff |
0 |
| Board List |
Ted Oleson; Kimberly Somma, Dave Stockman, John Cannon, Ricci Rodriguiz-Elkins; Stephanie LeFevre; Nannette Oleson; Mitchell Tufts |
| Board Meeting Frequency |
Quarterly |
