Photo by Nancy Rubin

Summer Camps for Adults

Laughter, good times, and sunshine with friends old and new: Our energizing, inclusive summer camp experiences help keep that buoyant summer camp spirit all our lives.

Special Camp Experiences

Sports and Recreation

June 8–15, 2024

Pro pickleball, tennis, and golf instruction, arts and crafts, and more fun activities at this weeklong camp for active adults.

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Women’s Wellness

August 21–25, 2024

An uplifting three- or four-night session to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit surrounded by friends.

Food and Wine

August 13–16, 2024

Summer camp with a culinary twist: three gourmet nights including cooking classes and wine and coffee tastings under the guidance of our Executive Chef.

Adult Summer Camp Activities

We take summer camp seriously at the Lair. Here are our very serious summer camp rules:

Play.

The woods are the perfect place for an adventure. Take a hike around the lake or an aerobics class in the pool. Try your hand at pickleball, tennis, or golf under the tutelage of our camp pros. Nightly mixers and entertainment end your day on a high note. The Lair has endless ways to get good energy flowing, and all we ask is that you plan on having fun.

Relax.

Campers say Pinecrest is their favorite place to reset. Our all-inclusive setup takes worry away so you can get real R&R. Extensive grounds await you to decompress by the fire, or take in a sunset at our majestic vista point and see why campers have dubbed it “Therapy.”

Be Yourself!

Follow a schedule—or don’t. There’s no wrong way to enjoy the Lair, and when you’re a camper in the company of other fun-loving grownups, the possibilities are endless. Just like our tie-dye, no two campers are alike.

Lair Adult Camp FAQ

If I go alone, will I be lonely?

No! We think our Lair campers are some of the finest in the land, and we’ve set up camp so that you can always find an activity buddy. Plan on making some amazing connections with fun-loving new friends.

What are the physical requirements like?

Activities and experiences at the Lair are completely flexible and can be tailored to your mobility level.

Are Lair adult camps all-inclusive?

Yes! We’ll provide you three hearty and delicious meals, plus our signature s’mores fixings around the campfire. Our adult camp menus are tailored to grownup taste buds, so you can expect more elevated options than other family camp fare. There are wine and coffee tastings at all adult sessions, too.

Will I feel left out if I didn’t go to UC Berkeley?

Not at all. We’re powered by UC Berkeley’s alumni association, but we’re certainly not exclusive and we definitely don’t do stuck-up. Our campers and staff come from near and far and represent all walks of life.

Do I have to be an athlete to make the team for Sports and Rec camp?

Nope! Come as you are — pack your paddle, racquet, and clubs or just your tennies and a smile. Professional instruction during Sports and Rec is completely optional.