Awesome Art & Adventure I
Tahoe Expedition Academy offers a variety of engaging academic and adventure based summer programs. The aim of each session is to enrich the intellect and character of those who participate in them. Children, ages four through fourteen, have the opportunity to work with professional scientists, musicians and artists. Outdoor experiences are also abound as participants explore the Tahoe environment while rock climbing, spending time on the water and venturing deep into the backcountry on multi day outings.
Ages: Session I is designed for 7-10 year old campers.
Gender: Boys and Girls.
Dates: Monday, July 22nd – Thursday, July 25th
Times: 9:00am – 3:00pm each day.
Where: Participants will meet each morning at Tahoe Expedition Academy located on 8651 Speckled Ave. Kings Beach, CA 96143.
Financial Commitment: Participants are charged per session.
Cost: $350
Please check out last year’s camp itinerary below to see the types of activities, and adventures your camper will experience this summer.
Day 1 – TEA Campus – Kings Beach: Through the use of games, team building activities, hikes and artistic creativity, participants will familiarize themselves with each other and recognize their own personal strengths.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am - 12:00pm: Comprehension introduction to the medium of clay.
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Trail exploration in the National Forest
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
Day 2 – TEA Campus – Kings Beach: Participants will be hitting the trails to locate, discuss and collect natural materials found in the National Forest behind the TEA campus. Using the aforementioned materials, children will develop self-portraits while creating physical analogies that generate connections between themselves and the natural environment.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am - 12:00pm: Gather materials and begin portraits
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Finalize self-portraits.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
Day 3 – TEA Campus – Kings Beach: Participants will be introduced to a new genre of art created by a local Tahoe artist.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am – 12:00pm: Begin Guest Artist Series with local wood artist and carver Chris Strand.
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Finalize wood project with Guest Artist
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
Day 4 – TEA Campus – Kings Beach: Participants will explore the North Shore of Lake Tahoe and collect materials that will be used to create an art piece that is representative of their physical actions.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am – 12:00pm: Gather materials and create collages
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Finish painting clay creations from first day.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
**Waivers: The following waivers must be completed and mailed before camp beings. Please mail to Attn: Eric Martin Tahoe Expedition Academy 8651 Speckled Ave. Box 1272, Kings Beach, CA 96143.**
Permission to Treat Waiver
Liability Waiver
Indemnity Waiver
Register and Pay
Awesome Art & Adventure II
Tahoe Expedition Academy offers a variety of engaging academic and adventure based summer programs. The aim of each session is to enrich the intellect and character of those who participate in them. Children, ages four through fourteen, have the opportunity to work with professional scientists, musicians and artists. Outdoor experiences are also abound as participants explore the Tahoe environment while rock climbing, spending time on the water and venturing deep into the backcountry on multi day outings.
Ages: Session II is designed for 4 - 6 year old campers.
Gender: Boys and Girls.
Dates: Monday, July 29th – Thursday, August 1st
Times: 9:00am – 3:00pm each day.
Where: Participants will meet each morning at Tahoe Expedition Academy located on 8651 Speckled Ave. Kings Beach, CA 96143.
Financial Commitment: Participants are charged per session.
Cost: $350
Please check out last year’s camp itinerary below to see the types of activities, and adventures your camper will experience this summer.
Day 1 – TEA Campus – Kings Beach: Through the use of games, team building activities, hikes and artistic creativity, participants will familiarize themselves with each other and recognize their own personal strengths.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am - 12:00pm: Comprehension introduction to the medium of clay.
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Trail exploration in the National Forest
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
Day 2 – TEA Campus – Kings Beach: Participants will be hitting the trails to locate, discuss and collect natural materials found in the National Forest behind the TEA campus. Using the aforementioned materials, children will develop self-portraits while creating physical analogies that generate connections between themselves and the natural environment.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am - 12:00pm: Gather materials and begin portraits
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Finalize self-portraits.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
Day 3 – TEA Campus – Kings Beach: Participants will be introduced to a new genre of art created by a local Tahoe artist.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am – 12:00pm: Begin Guest Artist Series with local wood artist and carver Chris Strand.
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Finalize wood project with Guest Artist
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
Day 4 – TEA Campus – Kings Beach: Participants will explore the North Shore of Lake Tahoe and collect materials that will be used to create an art piece that is representative of their physical actions.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am – 12:00pm: Gather materials and create collages
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Finish painting clay creations from first day.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
**Waivers: The following waivers must be completed and mailed before camp beings. Please mail to Attn: Eric Martin Tahoe Expedition Academy 8651 Speckled Ave. Box 1272, Kings Beach, CA 96143.**
Permission to Treat Waiver
Liability Waiver
Indemnity Waiver
Register and Pay
Climbing Clinic
The Rock Climbing Clinic is designed to foster the elementary skills, within every participant, which are necessary to function safely and confidently on rock and other potentially hazardous alpine terrain. Fundamentals including rope handling, route finding as well as traditional technique and form will be practiced. Each day participants will be a part of an interactive environment that focuses heavily on the development of self-confidence and interpersonal trust.
Ages: Designed for 8-14 year old campers.
Gender: Boys and Girls.
Dates: Monday, August 5th – Thursday, August 8th
Times: 8:00am – 3:00pm each day.
Where: Participants will meet each morning at Tahoe Expedition Academy located on 8651 Speckled Ave. Kings Beach, CA 96143.
Financial Commitment: Participants are charged per session.
Cost: $600
**Waivers: The following waivers must be completed and mailed before camp beings. Please mail to Attn: Eric Martin Tahoe Expedition Academy 8651 Speckled Ave. Box 1272, Kings Beach, CA 96143.**
Permission to Treat Waiver
Liability Waiver
Indemnity Waiver
Register and Pay
Mountain AdventHER
Tahoe Expedition Academy offers a variety of engaging academic and adventure based summer programs. The aim of each session is to enrich the intellect and character of those who participate in them. Children, ages four through fourteen, have the opportunity to work with professional scientists, musicians and artists. Outdoor experiences also abound as participants explore the Tahoe environment while rock climbing, spending time on the water and venturing deep into the backcountry on multi day outings.
Ages: This camping trip is designed for 8-14 year old campers.
Gender: Girls only.
Dates: Monday, July 29th – Thursday, August 1st
Times: Monday 8am – Thursday 3pm.
Where: Campers will meet at Tahoe Expedition Academy located on 8651 Speckled Ave. Kings Beach, CA 96143, then depart for Big Meadow trailhead.
Financial Commitment: Participants are charged per session.
Cost: $650
Please check out last year’s camp itinerary below to see the types of activities, and adventures your camper will experience this summer.
Day 1 – TEA Campus – Round Lake: Through new, challenging experiences campers will learn to recognize their own personal strengths and develop the skills they need to survive in the wilderness and be a leader back at home.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am – 12:00pm: Start at Big Meadow trailhead
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 7:00pm: Continue hike to Round Lake, make camp on the shores of Round Lake, explore and fix dinner
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation) and lights out
Day 2 – Round Lake – Showers Lake: Campers will experience a true backcountry trip with the breaking down and setting up of their camps and moving their gear to a new site further in the backcountry. They will gain insight and proficiency in Leave No Trace Ethics.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives, team building and breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm: Break camp and backpack to Showers Lake
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 7:00pm: Continue hike to Showers Lake, make camp, explore and fix dinner.
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation) and lights out
Day 3 – Showers Lake – Round Lake: Finding themselves in the backcountry, campers will foster a sense of responsibility, self-reliance and respect for the natural environment and their teammates as they backpack to another remote alpine lake.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives, team building and breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm: Break camp and backpack to Round Lake
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 7:00pm: Continue hike to Round Lake, make camp, explore and fix dinner.
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation) and lights out
Day 4 – Round Lake – TEA Campus: Participants will lead the hike back to the pick-up zone to demonstrate their new wilderness knowledge and skills. They will use their navigation tools and abilities to guide the team and assess and manage risks along the way.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives, team building and breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm: Break camp and backpack to trailhead
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Continue hike to trailhead and transportation. Return to TEA campus
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
**Waivers: The following waivers must be completed and mailed before camp beings. Please mail to Attn: Eric Martin Tahoe Expedition Academy 8651 Speckled Ave. Box 1272, Kings Beach, CA 96143.**
Permission to Treat Waiver
Liability Waiver
Indemnity Waiver
Register and Pay
Pure Sports I
Participants will learn the fundamentals of lacrosse, soccer, basketball, street hockey and more from an accomplished and dedicated coaching staff. Additionally, campers will build self-confidence, make new friends and enjoy playing new sports, or improving upon ones they already play.
Ages: Session I is designed for campers ages 8 - 12 years old.
Gender: Boys and Girls.
When: Monday, July 29th – Thursday, August 1st.
Times: 9:00am – 3:00pm each day.
Where: Participants will meet each morning at Tahoe Expedition Academy located on 8651 Speckled Ave. Kings Beach, CA 96143, then depart to nearby athletic fields to play.
Financial Commitment: Participants are charged per session.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Eric Martin – professional lacrosse player, collegiate and world champion lacrosse player. He has 12 years of coaching experience working with athletes 5 years old to collegiate athletes. Eric grew up playing lacrosse and soccer at a high level in Norfolk, VA, and enjoys cross training for the professional lacrosse season with basketball, alpine sports and weight training.
Instructions: Campers must wear athletic clothes to camp, and bring a pair of cleats or basketball shoes for games on the grass or in the gym. Please pack a lunch for each day of camp. Please bring a personal water bottle to reduce paper waste.
**Waivers: The following waivers must be completed and mailed before camp beings. Please mail to Attn: Eric Martin Tahoe Expedition Academy 8651 Speckled Ave. Box 1272, Kings Beach, CA 96143.**
Permission to Treat Waiver
Liability Waiver
Indemnity Waiver
Register and Pay
Pure Sports II
Participants will learn the fundamentals of lacrosse, soccer, basketball, street hockey and more from an accomplished and dedicated coaching staff. Additionally, campers will build self-confidence, make new friends and enjoy playing new sports, or improving upon ones they already play.
Ages: Session II is designed for 5-7 year old campers.
Gender: Boys and Girls.
When: Monday, August 5th – Thursday, August 8th.
Times: 9:00am – 3:00pm each day.
Where: Participants will meet each morning at Tahoe Expedition Academy located on 8651 Speckled Ave. Kings Beach, CA 96143, then depart to nearby athletic fields to play.
Financial Commitment: Participants are charged per session.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Eric Martin – professional lacrosse player, collegiate and world champion lacrosse player. He has 12 years of coaching experience working with athletes 5 years old to collegiate athletes. Eric grew up playing lacrosse and soccer at a high level in Norfolk, VA, and enjoys cross training for the professional lacrosse season with basketball, alpine sports and weight training.
Instructions: Campers must wear athletic clothes to camp, and bring a pair of cleats or basketball shoes for games on the grass or in the gym. Please pack a lunch for each day of camp. Please bring a personal water bottle to reduce paper waste.
**Waivers: The following waivers must be completed and mailed before camp beings. Please mail to Attn: Eric Martin Tahoe Expedition Academy 8651 Speckled Ave. Box 1272, Kings Beach, CA 96143.**
Permission to Treat Waiver
Liability Waiver
Indemnity Waiver
Register and Pay
Trail Fever
Tahoe Expedition Academy offers a variety of engaging academic and adventure based summer programs. The aim of each session is to enrich the intellect and character of those who participate in them. Children, ages four through fourteen, have the opportunity to work with professional scientists, musicians and artists. Outdoor experiences also abound as participants explore the Tahoe environment while rock climbing, spending time on the water and venturing deep into the backcountry on multi day outings.
Ages: This camping trip is designed for 8-14 year old campers.
Gender: Boys only.
Dates: Monday, July 22nd – Thursday, July 25th
Times: Monday 8am – Thursday 3pm.
Where: Campers will meet at Tahoe Expedition Academy located on 8651 Speckled Ave. Kings Beach, CA 96143, then depart for Spooner Lake trailhead.
Financial Commitment: Participants are charged per session.
Cost: $650
Please check out last year’s camp itinerary below to see the types of activities, and adventures your camper will experience this summer.
Day 1 – TEA Campus – Kings Beach - Marlette Lake: Through new and challenging experiences campers will learn to recognize their own personal strengths and develop the skills they need to survive in the wilderness and be a leader back at home.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives and team building
9:00am – 12:00pm: Start at Spooner Lake trailhead
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 7:00pm: Make camp above Marlette Lake, explore the surrounding area and prepare dinner
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation) and lights out
Day 2 – Marlette Lake: Finding themselves in the backcountry, campers will foster a sense of responsibility, self-reliance and respect for the natural environment and their teammates.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives, team building and breakfast
9:00am – 12:00pm: Exploring the eastern side of the Tahoe Basin and learning about Tahoe’s splendid flora and fauna
12:00pm– 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 7:00pm: Sharpen navigation skills, practice essential survival techniques, explore and prepare dinner
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation) and lights out
Day 3 – Marlette Lake – Hobart Reservoir: Today campers will trek up to 7,650 feet to visit the remote Hobart Reservoir and experience a true piece of 19-century history.
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives, team building and breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm: Hike to Hobart Reservoir
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 7:00pm: Hike back to camp, exploration and dinner preparation
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation) and lights out
Day 4 – Marlette Lake - TEA Campus
8:00am – 9:00am: Greeting, initiatives, team building and breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm: Break camp and hike back to trailhead
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Campers will arrive back at the TEA campus with a new appreciation for the natural world, and the knowledge and tools to be a great leader in the backcountry and back at home.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Closing Circle (reflection and appreciation)
**Waivers: The following waivers must be completed and mailed before camp beings. Please mail to Attn: Eric Martin Tahoe Expedition Academy 8651 Speckled Ave. Box 1272, Kings Beach, CA 96143.**
Permission to Treat Waiver
Liability Waiver
Indemnity Waiver
Register and Pay