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 4–17
- 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
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)