2 teams playing pickleball at the Lair
Photo by Kevin Kitsuda

Club Lair: Sports, Wine, and Recreation Retreat

June 5 – 12, 2026 (Friday – Friday)

A blue and gold logo with the silhouette of a bear looking to the right, and the word "LAIR" at the bottom. The general outlined shape of the logo is a tent.It’s summer camp for active adults! The Club Lair schedule is jam-packed with options, yet the week is yours to create — join in as many programs or as few as you like. From lessons with pros to hikes, relaxation, wine tastings and cooking classes, pottery, Casino Night, and evening mixers, there’s something for everyone!

Elevate your skills and unwind at Club Lair, the ultimate retreat for adult sports, wine, and recreation enthusiasts at the Lair of the Golden Bear.

Enjoy daily golf, tennis, or pickleball lessons led by professional instructors. Get your feet wet and join a pickleball clinic or take your game to the next level!

Explore yoga, photography, and cooking classes, or simply lose yourself in the natural beauty of the Sierra with scenic hikes. Add a splash of creativity by making a tie-eye or soak up the sun by the pool. After active days, relax with themed evening mixers, curated wine tastings, delicious dinners, guest speakers, a Disco Night, and more.

With endless opportunities for fun and relaxation, Club Lair offers the perfect blend of adventure, connection, and rejuvenation. Discover the Lair’s beautiful mountain playground, engage in exciting activities, and forge lasting friendships with other active adults.

We serve three meals a day, and ALL of the above is included in our pricing.

Several people mingling on a deck with a Golden Bears banner hanging off the railing., forest in the background.

2026 Rates

  • $1,755 all-inclusive (includes instruction, accommodations, meals, mixers – the works!). Tax will be itemized separately.

Send us an email if you have questions or would like a sample schedule, lair@alumni.berkeley.edu.

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Two tennis players holding racquets in a stance indicating they are ready to play. Photo by Michael Kawano

Take a photo tour of Club Lair

2 teams playing pickleball against each other Photo by Kevin Kitsuda
A crowd of Club Lair campers gathered and talking on the Gold Lodge Deck
Lady swinging a golf club Photo by Nancy Rubin
Silhouettes of 5 people against a setting sun.
Two tie dye tee shirts out to dry Image by Shoey Sindel
Group of friends dressed in costume with golf clubs Image by Shoey Sindel
A coach explaining tennis strategy to players Image by Shoey Sindel
Creek in the Lair Photo by Kevin Kitsuda
group of people toast with wine glasses
Water aerobics class Image by Shoey Sindel
Several women standing close together holding tennis rackets, standing just behind the tennis net on the court.
A group of adults grouped together, standing on granite, for a photo on a cloudless afternoon with Pinecrest Lake behind them.
Pickleball player swinging whiffleball
Three men, two of whom are holding glowing light sticks, standing together for a photo.