Support the Lair
Welcome, Lair Community!
The Lair has always thrived thanks to the generosity and spirit of our incredible community—your support keeps the campfires burning bright! Read on to learn more about how you can make a difference through the Lair’s Annual Fund, the Lair Staffer Scholarship, and other ways to support the Lair.
The Lair's Annual Fund
The Lair’s Annual Fund goes to Capital Improvements at camp. This includes important building improvements and repairs like the new deck at Vista Lodge, and infrastructure enhancements across all three camps.
Lair Staffer Scholarship Fund
For current Cal students working at the Lair, the Lair Staffer Scholarship is awarded each summer to one outstanding staffer from each of our three camps. Recipients are chosen by our Camp Managers and Family Camp Director for demonstrating exceptional leadership and hospitality. We are deeply grateful to the generous Lair campers whose vision and generosity established this endowment.
There are two ways to contribute to the Lair Staffer Scholarship.
1) Give by check (payable to “UC Berkeley Foundation”) and mail to:
Donor and Gift Services
University of California, Berkeley
1995 University Ave., Ste 400
Berkeley, CA 94704-1070
The UC Berkeley Foundation provides fiduciary services to CAA. Please ensure your check is made payable to “UC Berkeley Foundation” or “UCBF.” Please add the name of the fund and fund number: Lair Staff Alumni Club Scholarship, FW7583000 in the memo line of the check.
2) Give by phone and call 510.643.9789
Other Ways to Support the Lair!
Lair Spotlights
Camp experience for the corporate world: How a summer at the Lair builds success stories
Lair veteran staffer Jessie Fisher's Daily Cal article spotlights the highly desirable soft skills staffers hone through their hard work at the Lair. Working at the Lair opens doors and helps prepare college students for a range of careers both in and out of the corporate world.
Introducing Creekside: A Sunday Morning Tradition of Song and Story at the Lair
Read Jesse Fisher's article about Creekside. It's not just another Sunday ritual—it’s the still, sharp moment where stories unravel and songs take root and, for just an hour, the world makes sense.
Opening Doors, One 25-Cent Fix at a Time: Jim and the Rogers Family Legacy
Jim Rogers brought together his Boy Scout experience, the discipline he honed as a rower, and the entrepreneurial approach he developed as a Lair staffer and MBA graduate, to create a successful career in the hospitality industry.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Lair in the Non-Summer Months
Fall, winter, or spring, Cal alums and friends can stay at the Lair of the Golden Bear at any time of the year to explore nearby nature and enjoy the Lair’s different offerings.
Middle School Students Experience the Lair through Oski Science Camp
The Lair hosted hundreds of middle schoolers at Oski Science Camp over the course of several months, resulting in learning, spreading Cal love, and creating long-lasting memories.
Chancellor Lyons Talks Lair of the Golden Bear
Chancellor Lyons, who’s known for carrying his guitar around camp, shared his personal stories, reflected on how the Lair fuels Cal spirit, and offered some words of wisdom for the staffers and campers to come.
