About Mountain Camp

Mountain Camp is a co-ed summer resident camp for campers entering 2nd-12th grades.

We are located near Lake Tahoe on the shore of beautiful Ice House Lake in the Eldorado National Forest. Mountain Camp’s minimal technology, non-competitive program is designed to make sure each child succeeds. We work to create a fun and safe environment that encourages independence while nurturing lasting friendships. At a time when children are increasingly surrounded by computers, televisions, and video games our goal is to get campers outside, actively creating, playing and learning lifelong outdoor skills.

Camp is outstanding at teaching the values of self-reliance and resourcefulness. It facilitates relationships with a focus on collaboration and communication, it is full of opportunities for creativity as well as problem-solving and critical thinking, and it invites exploration, play and adventure. These are most commonly referred to as Social Emotional Learning skills and educational experts believe they are essential for future success.  At Mountain Camp we believe that camp is critical to the education and development of children, and it is the best possible “classroom” for learning these skills.  Ultimately, our goal is to have these experiences, friendships and laughter stay with campers the rest of their lives.

Our Program

The program at Mountain Camp is developed and structured around the following core values:

Building Community

Community is a critical part of the camp experience, creating the foundation for belonging. A strong community is diverse, inclusive and empowers both the individual and the whole. 

Education and Growth

Education and Growth are processes that require curiosity, courage and reflection. Camp is an educational experience that teaches campers and staff alike life skills, independence and character development. 

Integrity

Integrity is carried forward in everything we do. We live our values of honesty, perseverance, responsibility and service. We strive to create moments of silliness and fun.

Connection

Connection is the result of creating an intentional experience, fully immersed in nature without technology. We create an environment where campers and staff connect with the world around them and their own intrinsic value and purpose. 

Sustainability and Adaptability

Sustainability and Adaptability is achieved by remaining flexible and open to change, and ensuring our programs meet the evolving needs of campers, staff, and families.