THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAKE TAHOE

13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, California 96161 USA
Phone:  +1 (530) 562-3000   •  Map & Directions
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Children's Programs



Our unique Ritz Kids program offers a variety of supervised physical and creative activities designed especially for children aged 5 to 12. Offering full or half-day options, seven days a week, Ritz Kids offers something for every child with activities such as:

  • Adventure hikes 
  • Crafts 
  • Scavenger hunts 
  • Lawn games 
  • A healthy lunch with each day’s activity program

Welcome to the Bear’s Den! A special winter program full of adventure and activity just for your little cubs. The Ritz Kids Bear’s Den is designed to make your child’s Lake Tahoe vacation exciting and memorable. Each session begins promptly with a few minutes of getting to know each other and a discussion of the day’s activities as well as a quick review of the Den rules. This supervised program is available for children ages 5 through 12. All activities are included in the session prices. The Ritz Kids sessions begin and end at the Bear’s Den located on the lobby level near The Ritz-Carlton Spa.

Times and Prices:

Full Day: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., $150 per child (includes lunch)
Morning Half Day: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., $85 per child (includes snack)
Afternoon Half Day: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., $85 per child (includes snack)
Kids Night Out: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., $95 per child (includes dinner)

Family Special: For two children of the same family, a 50% discount will be applied to the second child.

Reservations are based upon availability and must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Designed for children ages 4 to 10, the Indoor Camp Out package brings the fun and excitement of a camping experience to the comfort of your guest room. Package includes a 3’x5’ tent complete with Ritz-Carlton linens and featherbed, activity book with crayons, camp light, Ritz-Carlton teddy bear and a s’mores kit that can be enjoyed by the whole family at the Fire Pit. Package is based upon availability; advance reservations are strongly recommended.

$100 per child. Maximum of two tent packages per room.
For more information or to reserve, click here.

Northstar California, recognized as a top family resort, offers Minors' Camp licensed childcare and outdoor play for non-skiing children ages 2 - 6. Minors' Camp will keep the little ones busy all day long with lots of fun activities, so they won't miss their parents for a second.

All day (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) $159.00 per child including lunch and snacks
Half day (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) $129.00 per child including lunch and morning care


During the summer months, Northstar California transforms into a family-friendly playground. Activity highlights for kids include:

  • Spend a day in Ritz Kids
  • Strap on roller skates and take loop around the rink or fly into the sky on the Bunge Trampoline in the Village at Northstar
  • Make s’mores at the fire pit with the Marshmologist
  • Challenge your family to a game of Snag Golf or Giant Jenga on the resort lawn
  • Make your own bear in Bear Village