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Summer Camps
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This summer, Sugar Bowl Resort atop Tahoe’s majestic Donner Summit is the place to be for summertime fun, from rock climbing and stargazing for the kids to wellness yoga and wine tastings for the adults. Bask in the beauty of life on the Summit, enjoying leisure-based pursuits or action-packed activities all day long, while kids play and learn with hands-on educational outings from the renowned Gateway Mountain Center. Options are vast and varied, ensuring a memorable outing for all involved.
Ages: 7-10
Cost per child: $400
- Week 1 is from Monday July 19th to Friday July 23th.
- Week 2 is from Monday July 26th to Friday July 30st.
Lodging not included in camps. Please contact the Lodge at Sugar Bowl for reservations: 530-426-6742. Click here for our equipment list
Program Overview
Gateway Mountain Center programs balance field science instruction, hiking, and reflection. We emphasize active learning that is cooperative, fun, and provocative. Destinations are chosen by our staff to illustrate themes and concepts and to provide a meaningful outdoor experience. Group safety; trail conditions, group cooperation and fitness levels are taken into account in determining a day’s activities. Days on the trail will include natural history learning activities and games, team building exercises, and journaling and reflection time. The core activities are rounded out with nature games, art, sensitizing and reflection activities, and journaling.
| Monday: |
5 Senses in Nature |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Clubhouse |
| Morning |
On the trail- Nature games include: Sound Map, Human Camera 7 Blindfold Trail |
| Afternoon: |
Stories, Sun Prints, Lake Mary Beach & Swimming |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Lodge for parent pick up. |
| Tuesday: |
Forest Animals and Adaptation |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Clubhouse |
| Morning |
On the trail - Nature games include: Predator/Prey, Eagle Eye & Eco-locate. |
| Afternoon |
Watercolor, Lake Mary Beach, Swimming & Stories |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Lodge for parent pick up. |
| Wednesday: |
Wetlands & Bugs |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bowl Main Lodge |
| Morning |
On the trai- Van Norden Meadow. Search for bugs, toads and special wetland plants. |
| Afternoon |
Donner Lake, West End Beach for Swimming |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Lodge for parent pick up. |
| Thursday: |
Adventures Movement |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Clubhouse |
| Morning |
Yoga, movement & music
On the trail - Very Easy intro to rock climbing at School Rock |
| Afternoon |
Watercolor, Lake Mary Beach, Swimming & Stories |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Lodge for parent pick up. |
| 7PM |
Campfire at Lake Mary, fmailies of campers welcome, skits, stories and S'mores. |
| Friday: |
Kayaking Train Tunnels |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Main Lodge |
| Morning |
Flat water kayaking at East End Donner Lake
Hike back in time: from the petroglyphs to the China Wall and through the railroad tunnels. |
| Afternoon |
Final Camp Party at Sugar Bowl Village Lodge |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Main Lodge for parent pick up. |
Ages 4-6
Cost per child: $400
- Week 1 is from Monday July 19th to Friday July 23th.
- Week 2 is from Monday July 26th to Friday July 30st.
Lodging not included in camps. Please contact the Lodge at Sugar Bowl for reservations: 530-426-6742. Click here for our equipment list
Program Overview
Gateway Mountain Center programs balance field science instruction, hiking, and reflection. We emphasize active learning that is cooperative, fun, and provocative. Destinations are chosen by our staff to illustrate themes and concepts and to provide a meaningful outdoor experience. Group safety; trail conditions, group cooperation and fitness levels are taken into account in determining a day’s activities. Days on the trail will include natural history learning activities and games, team building exercises, and journaling and reflection time. The core activities are rounded out with nature games, art, sensitizing and reflection activities, and journaling.
| Monday: |
Fun in the Forest |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bowl Main Lodge |
| Morning |
Art activities at ugar Bears.
On the trail- Nature games include: Sound Map, Eagle Eye |
| Afternoon: |
Stories, Sun Prints, Lake Mary Beach, Swimming |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Lodge for parent pick up. |
| Tuesday: |
Yoga, Music & Art |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bowl Main Lodge |
| Morning |
Art activities at Sugar Bowl
Yoga, movement & dance |
| Afternoon |
Watercolor, Lake Mary Beach, Swimming & Stories |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Lodge for parent pick up. |
| Wednesday: |
Climbing Adventure |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bowl Main Lodge |
| Morning |
Art Activities at Sugar Bears
On the Trail: Very Easy intro to rock climbing at School Rock |
| Afternoon |
Art projects, Lake Mary Beach, Swimming & Stories |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Lodge for parent pick up. |
| Thursday: |
Wetlands & Bugs |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bowl Main Lodge |
| Morning |
Art activities at Sugar Bears
On the trail- Van Norden Meadow, Search for bugs and special wetland plants. |
| Afternoon |
Art projects, Lake Mary Beach, swimming & stories |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Lodge for parent pick up. |
| 7PM |
Campfire at Lake Mary, fmailies of campers welcome, skits, stories and S'mores. |
| Friday: |
History Explorations |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Main Lodge |
| Morning |
Art activities at Sugar Bears
On the Trail - Hike back in time: Throught the railroad tunnels to the China Wall and the old emigrant route |
| Afternoon |
Final Camp Party at Sugar Bowl Village Lodge |
| 3:30-4:30pm |
Sugar Bowl Main Lodge for parent pick up. |
Ages 11-14
Cost per child: $400
- Week 1 is from Monday July 19th to Friday July 23th.
- Week 2 is from Monday July 26th to Friday July 30st.
Lodging not included in camps. Please contact the Lodge at Sugar Bowl for reservations: 530-426-6742. Click here for our equipment list.
Program Overview
Gateway Mountain Center programs balance field science instruction, hiking, and reflection. We emphasize active learning that is cooperative, fun, and provocative. Destinations are chosen by our staff to illustrate themes and concepts and to provide a meaningful outdoor experience. Group safety; trail conditions, group cooperation and fitness levels are taken into account in determining a day’s activities. Days on the trail will include natural history learning activities and games, team building exercises, and journaling and reflection time.
| Monday: |
Donner Summit Natural History Intro |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Cubhouse |
| All Day |
On the Trail: Flora Lake Hike.
Overview of area geology and forest ecology.
With nature games and reflection activities.
Fantastic swimming in a pristine alpine lake. Water color painting |
| 4:30pm |
Parent Pick up at Sugar Bowl Village Lodge. |
| Tuesday: |
Kayaking and Wetlands |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Clubhouse |
| Morning |
Flat water kayaking at Donner Lake (east end) |
| Afternoon |
Back to Donner Summit: Hike to Van Norden Meadow.
Explore the meadow, collecting aquatic insects, and searching for
toads and snakes. |
| 4:30pm |
Sugar Bears Cubhouse for parent pick up. |
| Wednesday: |
Human History and Rock Climbing |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Clubhouse |
| Morning |
On the Trail: Walk back in time, exploring the railroad tunnels, emigrant trail, and the Native American special sites |
| Afternoon |
Rock Climbing at School Rock |
| 4:30pm |
Sugar Bears Clubhouse for parent pick up. |
| Thursday: |
Rafting |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Cubhouse |
| Morning |
Whitewater Rafting- Truckee River |
| Afternoon |
Art project in the forest. |
| 4:30pm |
Sugar Bears Clubhouse for parent pick up. |
| 7:00pm |
Campfire at Lake Mary, families of campers welcome. |
| Friday: |
Peak hike, Geology, Beach Pary |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Clubhouse |
| Morning |
On the trail – Hike Donner Peak.
Spectacular geologic overview and old
growth forest |
| Afternoon |
Final Camp Party at Sugar Bowl Village Lodge |
| 4:30pm |
Sugar Bears Cubhouse for parent pick up. |
| Monday: |
Donner Summit Natural History Intro |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Cubhouse |
| All Day |
On the Trail: Flora Lake Hike.
Overview of area geology and forest ecology.
With nature games and reflection activities.
Fantastic swimming in a pristine alpine lake. Water color painting |
| 4:30pm |
Parent Pick up at Sugar Bowl Village Lodge. |
| Tuesday: |
Kayaking and Wetlands |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Clubhouse |
| Morning |
Flat water kayaking at Donner Lake (east end) |
| Afternoon |
Back to Donner Summit: Hike to Van Norden Meadow.
Explore the meadow, collecting aquatic insects, and searching for
toads and snakes. |
| 4:30pm |
Sugar Bears Cubhouse for parent pick up. |
| Wednesday: |
Human History and Rock Climbing |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Clubhouse |
| Morning |
On the Trail: Walk back in time, exploring the railroad tunnels, emigrant trail, and the Native American special sites |
| Afternoon |
Rock Climbing at School Rock |
| 4:30pm |
Sugar Bears Clubhouse for parent pick up. |
| Thursday: |
Rafting |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Cubhouse |
| Morning |
Whitewater Rafting- Truckee River |
| Afternoon |
Art project in the forest. |
| 4:30pm |
Sugar Bears Clubhouse for parent pick up. |
| 7:00pm |
Campfire at Lake Mary, families of campers welcome. |
| Friday: |
Peak hike, Geology, Beach Pary |
| 9:00am |
Meet at Sugar Bears Clubhouse |
| Morning |
On the trail – Hike Donner Peak.
Spectacular geologic overview and old
growth forest |
| Afternoon |
Final Camp Party at Sugar Bowl Village Lodge |
| 4:30pm |
Sugar Bears Cubhouse for parent pick up. |
- Backpack or hip pack
- 2 quart of water per person
- Warm Hat
- Sunscreen
- Swim suit
- Lip balm or chap stick
- Sturdy hiking shoes
- Good socks, preferably wool
- Poncho or rain jacket
- Extra clothing layers for warmth
- Journal/pen
- Binoculars (optional)
- Camera (optional)
How might the altitude affect me?
Our hikes are conducted at elevations of 7,000 ft above sea level and higher. Some people experience mild altitude sickness at these elevations. To help your body adjust, and to better prepare yourself for your experience, we suggest that you drink plenty of water the night before, and during the hike. Remember, mountain weather can be unpredictable so come prepared for snow, rain and/or warm weather. We are looking forward to sharing an adventure in the mountains with you!
If you have any questions please call us at: (530)-205-6245 or email: mailto:peter@sierraexperience.org
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