Welcome to the Lair of the Golden Bear
Plan your summer adventure and create unforgettable memories surrounded by nature’s beauty. Submit your 2025 booking request today and let the countdown to your best summer yet begin!
New Campers, Plan 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
Coming Soon: The New Oski Lodge and Dining Hall!
Opening Early 2026
We are excited to share that our brand-new, spacious Oski Lodge and Dining Hall will be completed by late fall 2025! This stunning new facility is designed to be a year-round gathering place for connection, celebration, and community. We can’t wait to share this incredible space with Lair campers, private groups, and guests staying in our winterized cabins.
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.
Specialty Adult Sessions
Unwind, recharge, and create unforgettable memories with friends at our exclusive adults-only retreats! Whether you choose the Women’s Wellness Weekend for relaxation, fun, and renewal or Club Lair: Food, Wine, and Recreation Retreat for a perfect blend of indulgence and adventure, you’re in for a memorable Lair experience with a stunning backdrop. Discover more today!
Photo by Nancy Rubin
Summer 2025 Updates
Bigger Comfort, Brighter Shows, Yummier Treats, and More!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at the Lair! From bringing back beloved Dream Bars to upgrading your nights with brand-new mattresses for the best sleep yet. Plus, so much more. Click below for all the exciting details!
Photo by Kevin Kitsuda
Support the Lair and Rock with The Martyrs
Join Lair community members and supporters Friday, July 11 at Sacramento’s Limelight Bar & Cardroom for an electrifying outdoor rock show that’ll shake the block! The Martyrs hit the stage LIVE, bringing the noise for a great cause.
🎸 A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lair of the Bear.
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.
Bear Music Fest
September 11-14, 2025
Ready to experience a unique, all-inclusive, immersive and soulful weekend of music, nature, and community at the Lair? We are ready for you!
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!
Camp Oski's winterized cabins allow campers to make memories at the Lair year-round. / Cal Alumni Association
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!
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
Camp experience for the corporate world: How a summer at the Lair builds success stories
Lair veteran staffer Jessie Fisher's Daily Cal article spotlights the highly desirable soft skills staffers hone through their hard work at the Lair. Working at the Lair opens doors and helps prepare college students for a range of careers both in and out of the corporate world.
Introducing Creekside: A Sunday Morning Tradition of Song and Story at the Lair
Read Jesse Fisher's article about Creekside. It's not just another Sunday ritual—it’s the still, sharp moment where stories unravel and songs take root and, for just an hour, the world makes sense.
Private Events and Group Rentals
The Lair of the Golden Bear provides a beautifully forested and private venue for your special event in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Our forested setting and welcoming atmosphere allow guests to celebrate, recharge, play, and focus on what’s important. Fall wedding packages include full access to two indoor and outdoor event spaces, fifteen cozy heated cabins, sports courts, complete meal service, and no corkage fee! We are currently booking special events for fall 2025.
Lair Updates
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.
Middle School Students Experience the Lair through Oski Science Camp
The Lair hosted hundreds of middle schoolers at Oski Science Camp over the course of several months, resulting in learning, spreading Cal love, and creating long-lasting memories.
Chancellor Lyons Talks Lair of the Golden Bear
Chancellor Lyons, who’s known for carrying his guitar around camp, shared his personal stories, reflected on how the Lair fuels Cal spirit, and offered some words of wisdom for the staffers and campers to come.
