Summer Camps

Summer Fun

 

We provide engaging, exciting, and educational summer adventures for youth. 

“In the end we will only conserve what we love, we will only love what we understand, and we will only understand what we are taught.”
Baba Dioum, Senegalese conservationist

Donner Summit Rock Climbing Camp.

This summer, enjoy the exhilarating adventure of rock climbing on the spectacular granite of Donner Pass. Learn the fundamentals of the climbing safety system – including the use of the rope, belaying, anchoring, and rappelling. Master techniques needed to conquer cracks, slabs, and steep faces. Wednesday, our climbing rest day, will be spent whitewater rafting!

 

Director Peter Mayfield has served as Chief Guide for the Yosemite Mountaineering School, competed in World Cup Climbing events and produced successful programs for thousands of youths over the last 25 years.	Instructor Annie Overlin is one of the top women climbers in California and has accomplished many difficult routes throughout the US and Europe. Annie is a botanist, environmental consultant, and educator.
Instructor Steve Schneider has been one of the top American climbers of the last 30 years, with world-class climbing achievements in Patagonia, Asia, and the US; including free ascents on El Capitan, 5.14 redpoints, and World Cup competitions. Steve is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide. Most importantly, Steve is an enthusiastic, supportive coach who is fantastic with young people.

Program offered in conjunction with Alpine Skills International

 

Summer Day Camps at Sugar Bowl

Explore Nature Camps in partnership with Sugar Bowl!

Our day camp 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.

Further information is available at the Sugar Bowl web site.