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Camp Schedules

The Lair of the Golden Bear offers a diverse range of programs throughout all summer family camp sessions. From engaging activities for kids (ranging from diaper graduates to teens) to pool time, athletics, staff-led hikes, yoga, art, and kayaking, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy evening campfires, inspiring guest speakers, and countless other experiences. Whether you prefer action-packed days filled with adventure or a more laid-back, relaxing retreat, the choice is yours!

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
Early Risers
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
Saturday - Friday
7:30-10:00 PM

Open each evening for burgers, fries, and other late night snacks.
Store
Saturday
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
Saturday
● 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
Sunday
● 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
Sunday
● 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
Sunday-Friday
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
Sunday
● 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
Monday-Friday
● 10:00-11:00 AM, 3:00-4:00 PM; sign up and pay in the store!
Nature and Hiking
Sunday
● 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
Saturday
● 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
The Cub Corral is for two to five year old diaper-graduates. Sign-in and sign-out is required.
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
The Teddy Bears group is for first and second grade campers. Daily staff-led programming is fun, developmentally-appropriate, and focused on exploration and making social connections. Activities may include:
● 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
Calling all 3rd to 5th grade Lair campers! Daily staff-led programming is engaging, dynamic, and fosters social interaction. Activities may include:
● 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
The Cal Bears is the Lair's 6th to 8th grade group! Daily staff-led programming is fun, developmentally-appropriate, and encourages social interaction among campers. Activities may include:
● 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
The Grizzly Bears group is for our high school aged (9th-12th grade) campers. Daily staff-led programming focuses on fun, engagement, and campers' social interests. Activities may include:
● 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.