North Shore and
Truckee Camps
Truckee Bug Camp
For campers ages 6-8
In various outdoor locations around Truckee, young campers will look under logs, among plants, and in tree bark in search of hidden insects. They will also learn what these bugs eat and their important jobs in the ecosystem.
Note: Drop off location varies by day.
Dates/Times: June 23-26, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $200; $180 for Tahoe Institute for Natural Science members
Mini Incline Bug Camp
For campers ages 6-8
In this special three-day mini camp, young campers will look under logs, among plants, and in tree bark in search of hidden insects. They will also learn what these bugs eat and their important jobs in the ecosystem.
Note: Drop off location varies by day.
Dates/Times: July 7-9, Monday-Wednesday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $150; $130 for Tahoe Institute for Natural Science members
Mini Truckee Bug Camp
For campers ages 6-8
In this special three day mini camp, young campers will look under logs, among plants, and in tree bark in search of hidden insects in various locations around Truckee. They will also learn what these bugs eat and their important jobs in the ecosystem.
Note: Drop off location varies by day.
Dates/Times: July 8-10, Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $150; $130 for Tahoe Institute for Natural Science members
Truckee Explorers
For campers ages 9-12
As this camp is designed for adventurous kids, campers will explore Tahoe's wildlife and watershed, learn about forest ecology, and experience the geology of the Sierra Nevada. Campers will hike, kayak, play games, and learn from various natural science experts.
Note: Drop off location varies by day.
Dates/Times: July 21-25, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $325; $300 for Tahoe Institute for Natural Science members
Additional questions about summer camps?
Please contact Katie Stegemerten at katie@tinsweb.org or 775.298.0067