Rock Climbing Camps
Join our world-class guides to get personalized coaching and reach new heights. Offering both day and overnight rock climbing camps. Crush it on the most spectacular crags in the High Sierra at our three amazing camps. Climb higher with our expert, credentialed guides and individualized coaching.
Upcoming Sessions
As summer 2024 has come to an end, there are no upcoming sessions available. Please check back in the spring 2025 for available summer sessions.
We offer three amazing climbing camps.
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Donner Summit Overnight
Experience the famous Sierra Granite and stay in our amazing lodge in the heart of Donner Summit. Enjoy your days climbing new routes and learning new skills with authentic, professional guides, local to the Sierra. Spend fun-filled evenings by the lodge experiencing wellness activities, stargazing, and night hikes.
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Eastern Sierra Climbing Camp
Our road trip to the Eastern Sierra offers high quality sport and traditional climbing, plus some epic bouldering! Small student to guide ratio. Experience required. Enjoy intensive, personalized instruction with three guides and six students. We’ll camp at Rock Creek to climb the awesome crags this area has to offer: Pine Creek, Mammoth Lakes, Happy Boulders, Buttermilks, Rock Creek, Clark Canyon and Rock Creek to name a few. Evenings are spent enjoying campfires, hot springs, and stargazing. Outdoor climbing and camping experience required. All guides are background checked; SafeSport, AMGA and CPR/Wilderness First Aid certified. All non-guiding staff are background checked.
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Donner Summit Day Camp
Spend the day climbing in some of the most famous climbing locations in the country. For five days you can join our expert climbing guides in building your skill and challenging yourself on dynamic and exciting climbs. Practice your skills in sport, lead, bouldering, and trad climbing while getting coaching from some of the best the Tahoe region has to offer.
Climbing Camp FAQ’s
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View our cancellation policy
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All guides are background checked; SafeSport and CPR/Wilderness First Aid certified. All non-guiding staff are background checked.
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Monday is registration day and drop offs start at 8:00 AM.
Tuesday thru Friday drop-offs are staggered:
8:45 AM - Bigs/Super-Bigs
9:00 AM - Middles
9:15 AM - LittlesPickups are staggered:
3:15 - Littles
3:30 - Middles
3:45 - Bigs/Super-BigsAll sessions meet at the Donner Ski Ranch Condominiums parking lot.
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Yes! All water play takes place in local lakes and is closely supervised by camp staff. There are always shallow areas where children can wade, splash and play in the water without needing to swim.
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We provide snacks such as granola bars and fruit during the day and ask that you pack a lunch for your child with, at minimum, a sandwich or “main course” and 2 liters of water.
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All of our guides are Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified, and many have higher-level medical training such as Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. When registering, please note any medical conditions on the registration form. On the first day of camp, we will ensure your child’s guide is familiar with your child’s condition and needs. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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No. We do not offer single-day or activity options. In order to create a coherent group dynamic between campers and guides, we require a commitment for the full week of camp activities.
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No problem! We operate in a “challenge by choice” environment, where each camper is encouraged to try new activities, but never forced to do things that make them uncomfortable. Our guides are all experienced outdoor leaders and will support your child in expanding their comfort zones.