Youth Backcountry Camp
Event Description:
Make new friends. Disconnect from technology. Observe local wildlife. Bag a new peak. Leave No Trace like Bigfoot. Turn lake water into Gatorade. Discover Tahoe’s formation. Create flavorful meals over tiny backpacking stoves. Surround yourself with wildflowers. Swim in pristine alpine lakes. Fall asleep while watching shooting stars. All this and more jammed into your Youth Backcountry Camp (YBCC) experience. Follow the footsteps of knowledgeable guides on a four-day backpacking expedition along the Tahoe Rim Trail to challenge yourself, connect with the natural world, and most important – have fun!
2025 Camp Sessions:
Ages 12-14 (in partnership with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science):
- June 20 - June 23
- July 28 - July 31
Ages 14-17:
- July 11 - July 14
- August 4 - August 7
Pre-registration required
Price:
Sliding Scale! Pay what you can afford. The TRTA offers this program on a sliding scale of $225, $445, or $665
Age limit:
Youth 12-17
This event is happening next on:
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 8:00 am to Monday, June 23, 2025 - 2:00 pmShow all dates
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Monday, July 28, 2025 - 8:00 am to Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 2:00 pm
Monday, August 4, 2025 - 8:00 am to Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 2:00 pm
Where is the event?
Along the Tahoe Rim Trail starting at Big Meadow Trailhead
