Jeremy Renner’s RennerVation Foundation Launches Inaugural
Teen Camp
High School-Aged Foster Youth Experience Career Exploration and Summer Fun
Reno, NV — From August 3–7, 2025, The RennerVation Foundation, founded by actor and philanthropist Jeremy Renner, will host its inaugural session of Teen Camp, the second installment of its Camp RennerVation summer programming. Held at the Sierra Nevada Journeys Outdoor Education Camp in Portola, California, this weeklong experience serves foster and at-risk teens in grades 9–12 (ages 14–18), blending outdoor adventure with real-world career exploration and mentorship—all at no cost to the camper or their family.
“Our mission is to support the youth who are too often overlooked—especially teens in foster care,” said Kym Renner, President and CEO of The RennerVation Foundation. “This camp was created to give these teens the experiences, resources, and encouragement they deserve as they step into young adulthood.”
Campers will enjoy classic summer activities including kayaking, hiking, archery, a high ropes course, and nightly campfire singalongs. Now in its 19th year of operations, Sierra Nevada Journeys is the perfect partner, offering a learner-centered, inclusive, and equity-focused camp experience that fosters social-emotional growth, teamwork, and leadership.
Career-Focused Programming to Empower Teens
To serve and best support foster teens in this pivotal phase of life, the RennerVation Foundation, supported by their title sponsor Honor Petroleum, has added a series of career-focused and confidence-building experiences to this year’s Teen Camp, including:
- Chef Kevin Ashton ("Kevmo") – A beloved local TikTok chef (@oldscoolkevmo) will lead a culinary session while sharing his journey of turning a passion into a career.
- REMSA Care Flight – A medical helicopter will land onsite, and emergency care professionals will introduce campers to careers in paramedicine, search and rescue, and crisis response.
- Tesla – Campers will meet with team members from Tesla’s engineering division and take part in a hands-on STEM activity designed to spark interest in innovation, design thinking, and the growing field of sustainable technology.
- Professional Firefighters Association – Teens will gear up like real firefighters to explore the field with turnout gear demos, hose spray exercises, and a forcible entry challenge, showcasing the discipline and teamwork needed in fire service.
- KOLO 8 News – Local anchors Denise Wong and Josh Little will host a media literacy and storytelling session, showing campers how news is made and encouraging them to use their voices with confidence.
- She Means Business (nonprofit) – A dynamic vision-boarding workshop that encourages campers to define personal and professional goals, build confidence, and identify their unique strengths and aspirations.
- Enzo the Dog! – Beloved camp companion and therapy dog Enzo will be on-site all week, offering unconditional love, comfort, and plenty of tail wags to help kids feel at home.
The camp will conclude with a Career Carnival Day celebration—a vibrant finale that brings the whole community together. Dutch Bros. Coffee will lead the fast-paced and fun “Coffee Olympics,” while also hosting workshops on communication, reliability, and teamwork to help teens prepare for their first jobs. The nonprofit Dress for Success will also host a session focused on job preparedness and confidence, offering wardrobe tips, interview training, and tools to help campers make strong first impressions. The high-energy carnival will also feature booth games, a boba tea taste test, Kiva Juice smoothies, and live performances by The Biggest Little Circus, creating joyful memories to wrap up an unforgettable week.
Additionally, RennerVation has extended invitations to 60 foster youth who were previously waitlisted for Youth Camp. These kiddos will be welcomed to Sierra Nevada Journeys during the same week to participate in the camp’s full slate of traditional programming, ensuring that no youth is left behind.
Camp RennerVation creates space for children to grow emotionally and socially—whether they’re reconnecting with siblings separated by the foster system, receiving guidance from mentors, or simply learning how to smile again.
How to Support Camp RennerVation:
- Sponsor a Camper: Your donation sends a foster youth to camp.
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- Shop the Amazon Wishlist: Help supply camp essentials.
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About the RennerVation Foundation
RennerVation Foundation is a youth-focused public charity, founded by Kym and Jeremy Renner, based in Nevada, established in 2023, with a mission to offer children in foster care and at-risk youth the chance to embrace a childhood filled with joy, growth, and belonging. The RennerVation Foundation is dedicated to serving children in foster care and at-risk youth by providing them with a safe haven and targeted programs to develop their skills, confidence and opportunities. Every child deserves a chance to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their circumstances. Through a combination of mentorship, educational support, and enrichment programs, we strive to empower these youth to overcome challenges and build a brighter future. For more information on this or other RennerVation Foundation programs and events, please visit www.rennervationfoundation.org.
About Sierra Nevada Journeys
Sierra Nevada Journeys is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that delivers innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship to 30,000 children each year. Through multiple points of contact, the classroom, field sites at nearby nature areas, overnight science camps, and parent engagement opportunities surround students with the resources they need to succeed. All programs are designed to foster higher cognition and build long-term student achievement.
Sierra Nevada Journeys Outdoor Education Camp is located 50 minutes northwest of Reno, and is 515 acres of outdoor space where we operate our outdoor school, camps, and other retreats. It is a 240-bed camp in Plumas National Forest.
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