Youth Camp at Camp Concord
in South Lake Tahoe
Ages 9-14
JUNE 16 -20, 2025
5 days and 4 nights with roundtrip bus transportation from Concord.
Registration fee: $1,050 for 5 days/4 nights with round-trip transportation from Concord. $50 sibling discount is available.
Space is limited to 148 campers.
Counselor in Training (CIT) Program: Our CIT program is open to teens 15-16 years old.
Inclusion Statement:
Camp Concord and Friends of Camp Concord (FOCC) strives to create a fully inclusive culture and environment that values equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering respect for all people. Read our full statement
Thank you for choosing Camp Concord for your child’s summer adventure. Our Adventure, Acceptance, Achievement, Safety, Growth, and Friendship goals for every youth are showcased each year.
Campers will experience a break from the digital world with time-worn traditions of camping in the Sierra Nevada as kids canoe, kayak, go crawdad fishing, hike, swim, play volleyball, do arts & crafts, including creating their tie-dyed Camp Concord t-shirt, practice archery, and enjoy the beach around majestic Lake Tahoe, not to mention enjoying the magic of story-time around the campfire under the starry night sky. Boundless days of activity and exploration await your youth, 9-14 years at Camp Concord, where memories are made to last a lifetime.
What:
5 days and 4 nights for youth ages 9-14 at Youth Camp at Camp Concord in South Lake Tahoe. Fee includes round-trip transportation between Concord and Camp Concord, all meals, including a snack on the bus, all activities, and a Camp Concord t-shirt for tie-dying.
Where:
Camp Concord, 1000 Mt. Tallac Trailhead Road, South Lake Tahoe.
Who:
Youth Camp is open to 148 campers aged 9-14. In addition, there will be 23 counselors/staff members and a full-time camp nurse.
Inclusion Statement & Policy:
Read our statement on how we foster a fully inclusive culture and environment that values equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering respect for all people.
Cabins Groups:
Each camper will be assigned a cabin group with a maximum of 10 campers and one counselor. Cabins with younger campers may include a Counselor In Training.
Camper Behavior Code of Conduct:
Ensuring each camper has an enjoyable experience that is safe and welcoming, free of bullying either physically or mentally, and maintaining a positive attitude while meeting new people and trying new activities is critical to an enjoyable week. Campers will be asked to sign our Camper Code of Conduct at the time of registration.
Transportation:
Round-trip transportation from Concord, CA, to Camp Concord is provided in an air-conditioned bus equipped with a restroom. The bus typically makes one stop for a restroom break as well. Campers have the option to be dropped off and picked up at Camp.
Activities Include:
Canoeing, kayaking, crawdad fishing, hiking, swimming, playing volleyball, doing arts & crafts, including creating their tie-dyed Camp Concord t-shirt, practicing archery, enjoying ice cream from Camp Richardson, and enjoying the beach around majestic Lake Tahoe, not to mention taking in the magic of story-time around the campfire under the starry night sky.
FAQ’s:
Have questions? Our 2025 FAQ Sheet offers answers to the most popular questions.
Or, email us at youthcamp@friendsofcampconcord.org with any questions you have.
Registration Process
Step 1 – Register for Camp
- 50% deposit is required at the time of registration
Step 2 – Prepare for Camp
- Attend a Zoom information call on either Saturday, May 31st at 4:00 p.m., or Tursday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m.
- What to Pack? – Download this Packing list to ensure your camper is well-equipped for the week.
- Remember, digital devices are discouraged as there is no service at Camp Concord.
- The Health Check Status Form will be emailed to you before departure day. Please complete the form and bring it with you on check-in day.
- Full payment is due May 19, 2025.
- All forms must be uploaded to Active by May 19, 2025
Step 3 – Check In Day, Monday, June 16, 2025
- Complete information for check-in will be emailed and reviewed on the Zoom information calls.
- For those taking the bus, check-in is between 7:45 am – 9:00 am. Campers will be assigned a time to arrive. For those checking in at Camp Concord, the arrival time is 12:15 pm.
- The buses depart from Willow Pass Park, ballfields 2 and 3, at 2480 E. Olivera Rd, Concord, 94519.
- Campers will receive a light snack and water. Eating a hearty breakfast before boarding the bus is encouraged.
- A lice check will be administered to your camper. For those taking the bus, the lice check will occur before boarding the bus; for those dropping off at camp, the check will be upon arrival. Lice check policy.
- Bring the completed 24-hour Health Status Form.
- Campers with medication will need to complete the medication form. Medication and the form must be placed in a zip-lock bag to present at check-in day. Medications must be in their original packaging to be accepted.
Step 4 – Pick Up Day, Friday, June 20, 2025
- Campers taking the bus to Concord will arrive at Willow Pass Park, ballfields 2 & 3 at 2480 E. Olivera Rd, Concord, 94519, at approximately 3:00 pm. Pick up at Camp Concord is 11:30 am.
- An email will be sent when the bus departs Camp Concord with at least one update on the anticipated arrival time. Pickups can be a frustrating experience for parents/guardians as we do not have control over traffic from South Lake Tahoe. You should be prepared to wait in case traffic is an issue. We encourage you not to schedule appointments that you cannot reschedule for the afternoon.
- I.D.’s will be checked before the release of campers. Medications will be returned to the parent/guardian.
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