Camp Schedules
General Daily Times
The information below is an informative snapshot of what you can expect during a family camp session at the Lair. Weekend sessions feature condensed yet comprehensive programming. Upon arrival, campers are enthusiastically welcomed and provided with a Welcome Packet, which includes a complete and detailed schedule outlining the timing of their session’s programming.
Meals
7:15 AM
Freshly brewed hot coffee, tea, and cocoa available.
Breakfast Buffet
8:00-9:00 AM
Lunch Buffet
12:15-1:15 PM
Family-Style Dinner
6:00 PM
Burger Shack
7:30-10:00 PM
Open each evening for burgers, fries, and other late night snacks.
Store
8:00-9:30 AM, 3:00-6:00 PM, BONUS HOUR 7:00-8:00 PM
Saturday extended hours. BONUS HOUR for late arrivals and paid program signups for the week, including horseback riding, archery, Vista Lounge Dinner, and Taqueria Night.
Sunday - Friday
9:45-11:45 AM, 1:30-5:30 PM
The store will be open daily. Come on by to sign up for paid programs, shop our awesome new Lair wear, and grab a snack!
Activities
All Camp Activities
● WELCOME CAMPERS! Check in 3:30-6:00 PM. Late arrivals can check in at the store during the bonus hour, 7:00-8:00 PM.
● New Camper Tour
● Welcome Mixer
● Welcome Campfire!
Sunday
● Creekside. Come join the Music Director for relaxing music and inspirational readings by the creek. Camper participation encouraged!
● Wacky Pool Show
● Inner Tube Water Polo Match
● Guest Speaker
Monday
● Sonora Taqueria Pop Up at the Vista Lounge! Join us for an adults-only (21+) pop up taqueria dinner at Vista Lodge. Limited spots available, at an extra cost. Book ahead or sign up in the store!
● Family Disco Bingo! Wear disco clothes (or any silly clothes) and bring 50 cents for a card. Oh, and be prepared to boogie down!!
Tuesday
● Preparing for College and How to Become a Staffer Q&A for parents of teens and any interested teens.
● Vista Lounge Dinner! Join us for an adults-only (21+), gourmet prime rib dinner with all the trimmings at Vista Lodge. Limited spots available, at an extra cost. Book ahead or sign up in the store!
● Guest Speaker
Wednesday
● Vista Lounge Dinner! Join us for an adults-only (21+), gourmet prime rib dinner with all the trimmings at Vista Lodge. Limited spots available, at an extra cost. Book ahead or sign up in the store!
● The Camper Revue! Join your Music Director and other camp celebrities at the stage for our camper talent show.
● Stargazing
Wednesday
● Adult Dance (21+)
Thursday
● Pinecone Contest
● The Legendary Hootenanny - Yee haw!
Friday
● Women's Softball Big Game Gold vs. Blue
● Men's Softball Big Game Gold vs. Blue
● Athletic Awards and Tie Dye Runway Show - Wear your tie dye!
● The World Famous Friday Night Campfire Show
Saturday
● Check out 10:00 AM. We'll be closing our gate at 10:00 AM to prepare for the next week's campers.
Athletics
● Athletics introductory meeting
● Innertube Water Polo: Adult Campers vs. Staff
● Volleyball: Women's Camper vs. Staff
● Adult Tennis Clinic
Monday
● Sunrise Jog to Pinecrest Lake
● Pickleball Clinic
● Homerun Derby
● Volleyball Clinic
Tuesday
● Sunrise Stroll to Pinecrest Lake
● Pickleball Tournament
● Women's Camper vs. Staff Softball Game
● Men's Camper vs. Staff 3 on 3 half court Basketball Game
Wednesday
● Sunrise Jog to Pinecrest Lake
● Oski Camper Softball Game
Thursday
● Sunrise Stroll to Pinecrest Lake
● Women's Blue vs. Gold Volleyball
● Men's Blue vs. Gold Volleyball
● Men's Camper vs. Staff Softball Game
● Adult Camper vs. Staff Basketball
Friday
● Family Fun Run
● Adult Ping-Pong Tournament at Oski
● Women's Blue vs. Gold Softball
● Men's Blue vs. Gold
● Athletic Awards and Tie Dye Runway Show at the stage right before the Friday Night Show
Arts and Crafts
● Pottery Demonstration
● Explore the Art Grove and envision your art for the week!
Monday-Friday
● Time to create! Open for pottery and tile/bisque ware painting. Get started on your friendship bracelets, lanyards, t-shirt painting, and tie-dyes! Henna also available.
Monday and Thursday
● Adult Art Hour (4:00-5:00 PM): Come join your Art Directors for a relaxing art session with some complimentary wine and cheese (21+)
Saturday
● Pick up your art work! Don't leave camp without your tie dyes and fired pottery pieces!
Yoga
Lair yoga classes are led by professionally licensed instructors. These classes are free, no sign-up needed -- just show up! All classes take place at the Yoga Tent next to Vista Lodge. We have a limited number of yoga mats available and we encourage you to bring your own.
● Yoga For All
● Gentle Yoga
● Yoga Fitness
● Mindful Meditation
● Sunrise Yoga
● Pilates
● Intermediate/Advanced Yoga
Music
● Creekside: Come join your Camp Music Director for relaxing music and inspirational readings by the creek. Camper participation encouraged.
Tuesday
● Auditions for Camper Revue (camper talent show)
● Adult Sing Along
Wednesday
● Sing-along with the Teddy Bears and Cub Corral at the Cub Corral!
● Auditions for the Camper Revue (camper talent show)
● Camper Revue! Join Music Director and other camp celebrities at the stage for our weekly camper talent show.
● Teen Sing-along at the Teen Lodge. Play an instrument? Bring it! Don't play an instrument? Bring yourself!
Thursday
● Jam Session (bring your instruments!)
● Hootenanny!
Friday
● Jam session (bring your instruments!)
Archery
● 10:00-11:00 AM, 3:00-4:00 PM; sign up and pay in the store!
Nature and Hiking
● Introductory Meeting
● Sunset Wine and Cheese "Hike" (21+)
Monday
● All Day Hike
Tuesday
● Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Pinecrest Lake!
● Half Day Hike
Wednesday
● All Day Hike
● Stargazing
Thursday
● Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Pinecrest Lake!
● Half Day Hike
● Pinecone Contest
Friday
● Morning Kayaking at Pinecrest Lake
Pool Time
● Free Swim*
Sunday
● Free Swim*
● Wacky Pool Show!
● Innertube Water Polo Match Campers vs. Staffers
Monday-Friday
● Lap Swim
● Water Aerobics
● Free Swim*
*Adult Swim is the last 15 minutes of every hour
Age-Group Programs
Cub Corral
Daily staff-led programming is engaging, age-appropriate, and focused on exploration, creativity, and social interaction. Activities may include:
● Rock Art
● Superhero Day
● Dinosaur Egg Hunt & Nature Walk
● Box Car Making & Drive-In Movie
● Crown Making
● PJ Party (and dancing!)
● Picnic & Story Time
● Sing Along with the Music Director
● Volcano Making
● Practice for (and participation in) the Camper Revue talent show!
Teddy Bears
● Journaling
● Nature Craft Scavenger Hunt
● PJ Party
● Panning for Gold
● Rockin' Rock Art
● Movie Night
● Cubchella!
● Teddy Bear Olympics
● Pool Party
● Creek Walk
● VIP Dinner
● Practice for (and participation in) the Camper Revue talent show!
Golden Bears
● Marshmallow Roast and Campfire
● Transcendent Treasure Hunt
● Horseback Riding (sign up and pay at the Store)
● Movie at the Teen Lodge
● Paddle Boating at Pinecrest Lake
● Nature Arts and Crafts
● Visor and Banner Making
● Practice for (and participation in) the Camper Revue talent show!
● Gaga Ball
● Pool Party
● VIP Dinner
Cal Bears
● Movie Under the Stars at Pinecrest Lake
● Nature Scavenger Hunt
● Rush-in Softball
● Pool Party
● Horseback Riding (sign up and pay at the Store)
● Practice for (and participation in) the Camper Revue talent show!
● VIP Dinner
● Paddle Boating at Pinecrest Lake
● Nature Arts and Crafts
● Soccer
Grizzly Bears
● Movie Under the Stars at Pinecrest Lake
● Tri-Camp All Teen Rush-In Softball
● TropiCAL themed Pool Party!
● Grizzly Bear-only Art Hour
● Preparing for College and How to Become a Staffer Session
● Ping Pong/Cornhole Tournament
● 1970's themed Grizzly Bear Volleyball
● Tri-Camp BBQ & Night Swim
● Kayaking on Pinecrest Lake
● Sing Along
● Hike Around Pinecrest Lake
● Ultimate Frisbee
● Teen Dance
● Party Boating on Pinecrest Lake
● Family Wed Night
Upon arrival, you will receive a Welcome Packet with a complete and detailed schedule outlining the exact timing of your session’s programming. In the meantime, if you have questions about the schedule please email us at lair@alumni.berkeley.edu or call 510.900.8255.