STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Rim Trail (TRTA) announced registration for its 2025 Youth Backcountry Camps (YBCC) is now open, offering youth aged 12-17 an immersive four-day backcountry experience in the Tahoe Basin. These camps are designed to challenge participants, foster new friendships, and deepen their connection to the natural world.

Program Highlights:

• Hands-On Learning: Campers will engage in backcountry living skills, Leave No Trace principles, local ecology and geology, outdoor leadership, and team-building activities.
• Personal Growth: YBCC emphasizes working collaboratively, developing leadership abilities, making group decisions, and cultivating self-reliance in a wilderness setting.
• Disconnect to Reconnect: We don’t allow any technology on YBCC trips, allowing participants to immerse themselves in nature fully.

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

Accessible to All: TRTA is committed to making these transformative experiences available to all interested youth. The program operates on a sliding scale fee structure, allowing families to pay what they are able to. Additionally, full scholarships are available to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder participation.

Registration Now Open: Spots are filling quick. Interested participants can register by visiting tahoerimtrail.org/youth-backcountry-camps.

For more information or questions, please contact Michelle Witte, Youth Programs Manager at michellew@tahoerimtrail.org or (775) 298-4493.