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What is the Lair?The Lair of the Golden Bear is the California Alumni Association’s summer family camp. Every summer the three camps that comprise the Lair —Camp Blue, Camp Gold, and Camp Oski— collectively host nearly 10,000 campers of all ages. The camp provides lodging, meals and loads of fun activities for campers to enjoy as well as a responsible and energetic staff to provide them.From hiking to softball, swimming pools to tennis, pottery wheels and tie-dye to paddle boating on neighboring Pinecrest Lake, the Lair staff provides multiple vehicles for family fun. The staff even provides nightly entertainment around the campfire. See a sample activities schedule (.pdf). See sample menu. What does it have to do with Cal?The Lair is Cal's summer family alumni camp. We are comprised of Cal fans! The overwhelming majority of adult campers graduated from the University of California system, the greater part from UC Berkeley. This is a unique opportunity for both campers and staff to get involved in the extended Cal "family."What are the differences between the three camps: Blue, Gold, and Oski?All three camps are similar to each other with many of the same facilities and programming. Each camp has staff shows, camper talent shows, age group activities, guest speakers, swimming pools, Kub Korrals, art, hiking, and music programs.The primary difference between the camps is the size and the layout: Camps Blue and Gold are very similiar to each other, as each accommodates about 325 campers in tent/cabins that are randomly located throughout the camp. Both Blue and Gold have tennis courts -- Oski doesn't, yet Oski campers can use the tennis courts at Blue or Gold. During the week at Blue and Gold, campers of all ages enjoy athletic tournaments and games, such as tennis, basketball, horseshoes, bridge, backgammon, trivial pursuit, etc., and strive to win the wonderful little Lair trophies which are presented at the Friday evening campfire show. Camps Blue and Gold also compete against each other each week in softball and in volleyball - no trophies, just glory. Camp Oski's tent/cabins are arranged in circles, and each tent circle has a fire pit in the center, providing an ideal camping atmosphere (great for making night time s'mores!). Camp Oski is smaller, holding about 125 campers, and has a large beautiful pool, but no tennis courts and no tournaments. Oski has the same great children's programs and campfire traditions as Blue and Gold, and a higher staff to camper ratio. Are pets allowed?Sorry, no pets allowed.Will my cellphone have reception?There is limited cellphone coverage. Some cell services do work in certain spots, others get no reception.Is there internet access at the Lair?Yes -- the Lair has wireless internet service which can be accessed from a few locations in each camp.What guest services are available?
Is there a camp store?Our store will carry a supply of snacks, sodas, and ice cream. We also offer a wide variety of Lair and Cal shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, and hats, as well as post cards, stamps, and selected art supplies (clay, tiles, and white t-shirts). Small denomination bills are always appreciated. Credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) are also accepted. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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