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Now accepting reservations for summer!

Start planning now for a fabulous Lair vacation this 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’ll be counting down the days until you return next summer.

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Camps for Adults

In addition to our family-friendly camps, we also curate adult getaways. Relax and reconnect with friends during the Women’s Wellness Weekend, Sports & Recreation Camp, or the Lair Food & Wine Experience.

See Our Specialty Camps

Pickleball players playing in the forest under a blue sky

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College Prep Camp

College Prep Camp is back, June 10 – 13! Designed for students who will be high school seniors this fall, our program focuses on the application process and essay writing, with some Lair fun too!

2023 College Prep Camp

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Oski Year-Round Cabins

The Lair has built ten 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, and has its own private bathroom, heat, mini-fridge, and more. Join us this fall or winter wonderland for a cozy stay!

Check out the new cabins

2 new winterized cabins at Camp Oski, which are dark brown, covered in snow, and nestled in a backdrop of snowy pine trees and blue skies.

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2023 Camp Calendar

We look forward to welcoming you to the Lair! See our calendar of sessions to find out when you can join us.

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Join us for our Work Weekend!

Help us get the Lair ready for campers this summer. Join us at one or both of our Work Weekends: May 19 - 21 and/or June 2 - 4.

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TAAP Scholars take on the Lair

Last summer, an incoming cohort of The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) Scholars and Alumni Scholars Program staff traveled to Pinecrest for a weekend at the Lair of the Golden Bear. The result—a weekend of bonding, hikes to the lake, sunshine, and of course, s’mores.

Work at the Lair

Lair staff applications are now live, so spread the word to those college students in your life who want to have the SUMMER OF THEIR LIVES! We seek creative, hard working, and team-oriented students from all colleges. Interviews will be held via Zoom.

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Lair in the Non-Summer Months

Fall, winter, or spring, Cal alums and friends can stay at the Lair of the Golden Bear at any time of the year to explore nearby nature and enjoy the Lair’s different offerings.

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Lair Virtual Information Session Video

First-time camper? Tune in for a fun and informative glimpse at what you can expect from a Lair of the Golden Bear vacation.

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Highly Recommended: Trip Insurance

While no one plans to cancel their vacation, sometimes unexpected events can throw a wrench in our plans! This is why we highly recommend trip insurance as a way to get reimbursed should you have to cancel.