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2010 Summer Camps
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Overview
Kids Day Camps and Adult Activities at Sugar Bowl


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.
Adventure In Nature Camp
Kids Camp


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.

Explore Nature Camp
Kids Camp


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.

Mountain Adventure Camp
Kids Camp


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.

Week 1 Water Theme
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.



Week 2 Rock Theme
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.



Equipment List
What to bring with you on a GateWay Mountain Center Day Hike:
  • 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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