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Cal Alumni Club of New York - Singles Multi-School MBA Mixer

Apr 23rd 2025 at 6:00 pm
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Casablanca to Lisbon plus Andalusia [waitlist only]

April 25 - May 04, 2025
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Lair of the Bear Virtual Info Session

We hosted a virtual information session on Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. Attendees learned about the Lair, asked questions, and discovered why campers keep comping back year after year!

Watch the Info Session Here!

Discover what the Lair is all about!

You are invited to view our virtual Info Session and discover what makes the Lair of the Bear a home away from home for our campers. During this hour-long event, you will meet some of the Lair team and hear about our staff-led kids’ programming; art, nature, and athletic activities; beautiful setting; and much more! If you would like to meet us in person, you are also invited to our in-person Open House at the Alumni House on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

The Lair welcomes all– you don’t need to be Cal alumni to attend!

Get to Know the Lair!

We hope you enjoyed viewing our virtual Lair Info Session and are starting to develop a sense of why the Lair is such a special place for so many families. If you have questions or would like more information, please email us (lair@alumni.berkeley.edu) or call us at 510-900-8255. We’ll be back in touch promptly!

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Camps & Experiences

The Lair of the Bear is much more than a family camp! Learn about our specialty adult camps and unique programming such as College Prep Camp.
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Year-Round Oski Cabin Stays

Enjoy a cozy stay in one of our winterized Oski cabins this winter! There's space for six people in each cabin, meals are included, and the mountains offer a plethora of fun for your whole family and friends!
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Lair - History and Culture

Since 1949, the Cal Alumni Association’s Lair of the Golden Bear has provided unforgettable summer vacations for generations of Cal alumni families and friends of the University.
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Accommodations

From tent cabins of various sizes to cozy year-round cabins, come peak inside!

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