February 6, 2021
The entrance to China Spring Youth Camp located south of Gardnerville in the Pinenut Mountains.
Appointment of a Reno resident, who has been serving as interim director of China Spring Youth Camp, will go before Douglas County commissioners on Thursday.
Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to discuss China Springs' budget at their meeting on Thursday.
Next fiscal year could be make or break time for China Spring Youth Camp, County Manager Jenifer Davidson said on Monday.
It’s possible recruitment for a new director at China Spring Youth Camp could begin in February after Douglas County commissioners approved a new ordinance last week.
On Monday, interim China Spring Youth Camp Director Dr. Jenna Sexton found herself fielding questions from members of the camp’s advisory board about last week’s arrest of a counselor for allegedly having sex with two 17-year-old residents.
Camp Director Wendy Garrison said there are eight new camp employees going through training and that she hopes to hire another five to bring the staff back up to its full 45-person complement.
The Nevada Legislature opens Feb. 6, 2023, in Carson City.
Douglas County commissioners are being asked Thursday to approve the use of the anticipated general fund balance to help tide the camp over through the next two fiscal years after the Legislature started reducing funding.
One of the challenges for China Spring Youth Camp is convincing state policymakers that it’s far more a treatment facility than a “boot camp.”
After a tumultuous year, the boys side of China Spring Youth Camp will close toward the end of June due to staffing issues.
Compromise to fund China Spring accepted by lawmakers
Senate and Assembly members of the money committees split Tuesday over the governor’s proposed deep cuts to state support for the China Spring and Aurora Pines youth camps in Douglas County.
A proposal that would cut $1.2 million from the budget of China Spring Youth Camp was opposed by Douglas County commissioners on Thursday.
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