Summer Camps in Truckee-Tahoe
A Summer Kids Will Remember
Truckee-Tahoe is basically one giant outdoor classroom. Summer camps here range from high-energy adventure programs to creative arts, STEM, and nature-based learning.
Whether your kid wants to climb granite, ride singletrack, shoot a bow, build something, or just make new friends in the mountains, there’s a camp for it.
- Day camps and overnight options
- Programs for ages 2–17
- Outdoor, arts, STEM, and specialty camps
- Led by experienced local guides and educators
Our Favorite Camps
Tahoe Summer Camps
A collection of summer programs in North Lake Tahoe offering art, adventure, STEM, wilderness, sports, and other specialty camp experiences.
Best For: Families wanting a range of camp options
Ages: Varies by program
Sugar Bowl Summer Camps
A guided summer camp at Sugar Bowl with outdoor adventure, nature exploration, and age-based programming for younger kids and older campers.
Best For: Kids who love outdoor adventure
Ages: 4 to 17
Alpenglow Expeditions Kids Camps
Adventure driven programs with rock climbing and mountain based experiences led by experienced guides.
Best For: Kids who want a challenge and aren’t afraid of heights
Ages: 7 to 14
Truckee Sports Camp
A summer day camp in Truckee featuring team sports, outdoor adventure, and mentorship in a positive, high-energy environment.
Best For: Kids who love sports, movement, and teamwork
Ages: 7 to 12
Tahoe Donner Camps
A multi-activity summer camp program featuring outdoor adventure, aquatics, biking, golf, tennis, and more in a mountain setting.
Best For: Kids who want variety and active days outdoors
Ages: 3 to 17
Woodward Summer Camp
An action sports camp at Boreal featuring skateboarding, BMX, scooter, parkour, and mountain biking in a high-energy environment.
Best For: Kids who love action sports and trying new tricks
Ages: 7 to 17
Clever Minds Summer Camps
Academic-focused summer programs designed to build confidence and prepare students for the upcoming school year through small-group instruction, hands-on learning, and personalized support.
Best For: Kids who want to strengthen skills, boost confidence, or get ahead for the next grade
Ages: Elementary through middle school
Dave Fromer Soccer Camp
Skill-building soccer camp with a fun, fast-paced approach to dribbling, passing, shooting, and gameplay, plus speed training and a World Cup-style tournament to bring it all together.
Best For: Young athletes looking to build skills and game confidence
Ages: 5 to 13
Northstar Bike School Camps
A mountain biking camp at Northstar focused on trail riding, skill development, and progression in a lift-served bike park environment.
Best For: Kids who want to build confidence on trails
Ages: 7–14
Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District Camps
A wide range of summer camps including sports, arts, preschool, and outdoor programs designed for local kids of all ages.
Best For: Families looking for flexible, local camp options
Ages: 2 to 16
Wild Spaces Youth Summer Program
A nature-based summer camp focused on outdoor exploration, creativity, and environmental learning through hands-on experiences.
Best For: Kids who enjoy nature, creativity, and unstructured play
Ages: 4 to 9
Tahoe Trail Thrashers
A mountain bike camp focused on trail riding, skill progression, and building confidence through coached sessions on local terrain.
Best For: Kids who want to improve their mountain biking skills
Ages: 6 to 11
Piping Rock Horses Camps
An equestrian summer camp offering horseback riding, horsemanship, and ranch experiences in a scenic Truckee setting.
Best For: Kids who love horses and hands-on learning
Ages: 3+
Headwaters Science Institute Camps
A hands-on science camp where kids explore local ecosystems through field studies, experiments, and outdoor learning.
Best For: Kids who are curious about nature and science
Ages: 5 to 12 (CIT program for ages 13–15)
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Things We Love
The Setting Does Half the Work
It’s hard to beat a summer spent outside in the Sierra. Lakes, trails, forests, and mountains turn everyday camp activities into something way more memorable.
Options for Every Kind of Kid
Not every camper wants the same thing, and that’s the beauty of this lineup. From sports and science to horses, art, biking, and wilderness, there’s room for all kinds of interests and energy levels.
Programs That Build More Than Skills
Sure, kids might come home better at climbing, paddling, or riding trails, but the good stuff goes deeper. Confidence, independence, teamwork, and a little healthy dirt under the fingernails all count too.