Bruin Woods: Age Groups

At Bruin Woods, there is fun for all age groups:

• Teddy Bears: Ages 3 and 4 (if diaper graduates)
• Cubs: Kindergarten and 1st grade
• Bruins: 2nd and 3rd grade
• Kodiaks: 4th and 5th grade
• Polar Bears: 6th and 7th grade
• Grizzlies: 8th and 9th grade
• Teens: 10th through 12th grade

Guests older than 12th graders may participate in our "Sloth Bear" program. Children under three, the "Pooh Bears," are welcome at Bruin Woods and will enjoy several activities throughout the week, but there is no daycare for these little ones. Babysitting services are available.

Teddy Bears, Cubs, Bruins and Kodiaks

UCLA student counselors lead activities for Bruin Woods children’s groups. Your child will experience a wide variety of traditional camp activities including:

• Outdoor adventures
• Arts & crafts
• Archery
• Boat cruises
• Swimming, softball and outdoor games

Polar Bears, Grizzlies and Teens

Our teen groups will enjoy the excitement that comes with new friends and lots of activities: archery, boating, campfires, hiking, dances, swimming, overnights, the outdoor challenge course and Frontier Village. The program includes:

• Off-site outings
• Moonlight lake cruises
• An overnight camp-out
• The always-popular, end-of-the-week dance

Adults (and Sloth Bears)

Adults can choose from an array of exciting activities such as the ropes course, softball, sunbathing, tennis, boat trips, hiking and arts & crafts. Reconnecting with old friends and making new friends are favorite pastimes as are reading, napping or just hanging around. You can do as much or as little as you want. One thing is certain, there will be no chores, housework, cooking or even bed making! Chances are you will not even start your car.

• Faculty Lectures
• Fitness classes
• Karaoke
• Bruin chef competition
• Dancing
• Evening socials
• Games & tournaments