Welcome to the Lair of the Golden Bear
Now booking our year-round Oski cabins for cozy winter weekend stays at the Lair.
Lair Open House!
Join us at noon on Sunday, February 2 at Alumni House in Berkeley!
Learn about the Lair of the Bear, meet members of the Lair team, visit with Lair campers and staffers, make new friends, and have a great time!
Whether you’re new to the Lair or have camped for years, we can’t wait to share a slice of Lair magic with you! Join us and discover how the Lair is an incredible all-inclusive vacation value for the whole family.
Click the link below for more information and to sign up for this free event!
Work at the Lair
Lair staff applications for summer 2025 are open! Working at the Lair, staffers have the opportunity to impact kids and families, and by extension make an impact on the world. In addition, staffers will make lifelong friends and have opportunities to network with our amazing campers.
Photo by Kevin Kitsuda
New Campers, Start Planning for Summer 2025 Now!
Discover what Lair campers have known for generations: this is a magical place where you will connect and recharge under tall pine trees and gorgeous blue skies. Your whole family will have the time of your lives and make mountains of memories. We are happy to answer your questions and share more information.
Photo by Kevin Kitsuda
Visit the Lair's Online Store
Missing the Lair? Looking for a holiday gift? Excited for summer 2025? Visit our online store for Lair stickers, cozy blankets, license plate frames, apparel, and more. We have a fabulous selection of Lair items ready to ship to arrive before the holidays!
Photo by Suz McFadden
Oski Year-Round Cabins
The Lair has fifteen heated cabins for year-round use at Camp Oski. Each cabin sleeps up to six guests with a queen bed, bunk bed, and two single beds in the loft. Cabins have their own private bathroom, coffee maker, a mini-fridge, and more. Meals are included! Join us for one of our fall or winter weekends, and enjoy a cozy stay!
Summer Family Camp
With a backyard of incomparable beauty and stellar staff-led programming for campers of all ages, the Lair of the Golden Bear is the perfect place to make family memories. By the time departure day arrives, you will have fallen in love with our special corner of the Sierra Nevada—and you will be counting down the days until you return next summer.
Adult Sessions
Relax and reconnect with friends during the Women’s Wellness Weekend, Sports & Recreation Camp, or the Lair Food & Wine Experience.
Photo by Nancy Rubin
Oski Science Camp
The Lair’s 4-day, 3-night immersive sleep-away camp for 5th and 6th grade classes teaches the science, nature, and history of our land.
College Prep Camp
Designed for students who will be high school seniors in the fall, our program focuses on the application process and essay writing—with some Lair fun, too!
Lair College Prep Camp
Bear Music Fest
Ready to experience a unique, all-inclusive, immersive and soulful weekend of music, nature, and community at the Lair? We are ready for you!
