In The News – Highlanders swim team wraps up regular season, prepares for Regional Championships
May 7, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune, 05/07/2025, Written by Katelyn Welsh
The Incline High School boys and girls swim team are preparing for regionals after wrapping up their regular season on Saturday, May 3 in Reno, Nev. against Churchill County High School and Wooster High School.
The teams were both victorious and defeated. While the girls won against Churchill, they fell to Wooster. The boys inversely came up short against Churchill, yet bested Wooster.
Individually, Sophomore Jayden Mendoza won the 500 Freestyle event, outpacing his personal best time by 23 seconds.
It’s that time of the year when the weather is getting nicer and kids are itching to get out of school and on with their summer vacation. Here are some camps and activities to keep them entertained:
Mountain Bike Teams
The Diamond Peak Mountain Bike Team (DPMBT)- For two-wheeled rippers around ages 6 and older, the DPMBT invites them to come and improve their skills by riding some of the best trails in the Tahoe basin. Experienced coaches are happy to guide athletes from their first mountain bike ride to national competitions, but if they want to just ride for fun then that’s okay, too. Rides are tailored to riders in the Mini Shreds (ages 6-8) and Cross Country Team (ages 9-plus) groups. For more information, visit https://www.dpsef.org/programs/mountain-bike-team .
Lake Tahoe School Youth Mtn. Bike Summer Camp, July 21-25– The Lake Tahoe School in Incline Village also hosts a five days of off-road cycling morning rides for kids ages 9-13. Nothing too easy and nothing too hard, the group rides 10-12 miles per day. Transportation, snacks, and mountain bike gloves are provided, but the camp is limited to only seven campers and likely to fill up fast.
Daisy Day Care Saturday Summer Camp
Running one of the only licensed home daycare centers in North Lake Tahoe, Daisy Day Care Founder Harmony Shreve has been a licensed childcare provider for more than 25 years and has “loved every minute of it.” Her Daisy Day Care’s Saturday Summer Camp (for ages 2-10) offers a great opportunity for kids to explore, learn, and have fun outdoors. Each week, the camp meets at a different trailhead near Incline Village and go through a curriculum that includes yoga, hiking, breathwork, nature lessons, and snack breaks. Season passes for the Saturday sessions are on sale until May 31st but there is a limited supply. https://tahoedaisydaycare.com/ .
Incline Village Library
The Washoe County Library System has activities for kids and adults available all year long, but summertime is when the real fun starts. Along with the Summer Reading Program, the Incline Village Library will have Camp STEAM for kids ages 6-11 on June 24-25th and Art Camp for Kids ages 7-12 for three days July 8-10th. In the two-day Camp STEAM, kids have fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math, diving into these five innovative topics through engaging experiments over two days.
The creative three-day Art Camp for Kids in July explores different art techniques inspired by famous artists. They’ll learn about a new artist, experimenting with painting and crafting in fun hands-on activities as well as collaborate on a group art project and create their own masterpieces to take home. Registration for both programs is required, visit the library on 845 Alder Avenue to sign up.
Tahoe Family Solutions Camp Explore
Tahoe Family Solutions will be having its popular and successful Camp Explore come back this summer, with overnight camping trips for 3rd-8th graders and the Backpacking Group for 6th-8th graders. Campers explore the Sierra Nevada trails, lakes and peaks with their new friends as well as take part in activities such as hiking, swimming, kayaking, crafting, learning outdoor safety skills, and making s’mores around a campfire. Since these camps are free this year (thanks to the generosity of community donors) and meant for kids who wouldn’t have these opportunities otherwise, they fill up extremely fast. Registration opens in April.
Boys & Girls Club of NLT (BGCNLT)
The Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe offers several daily and multi-day specialty camps at its locations throughout North Lake Tahoe, including the Kings Beach Clubhouse, the Truckee Elementary school site, and the Duffield Youth Program – Incline Village.
Its summer camps and activities feature themed weeks, beach days, sports, arts & crafts, STEM activities, field trips, and more. In addition to its standard camps, BGCNLT hosts specialty camps such as mountain biking, kayaking, paddle camps, and hiking excursions. BGCNLT summer camps are open to kids in K-5th grade and teens in 6th-12th grade. Registration opens April 1st. To access the current summer day camps, specialty camps, and field trips digital guide, visit www.bgcnlt.org. Offerings are subject to change.
Nike Swim Camp at UNR at Lake Tahoe
Open to competitive swimmers ages 10-18, the coed Nike Swim Camp is designed to take those skills to the next level by providing a better understanding of swimming fundamentals. Overnight campers stay on campus in dorm rooms and meals are included, but extended stay/commuter participants can come as well. This camp is best for teens who have competitive swimming experience and can swim at least 50 meters in all four competitive strokes: fly, back, breast, and freestyle. For more information, visit https://www.ussportscamps.com/swim/nike/university-nevada-reno-lake-tahoe-swim-camp
IVGID Summer Camps
The Incline Village General Improvement District will host tennis camps, junior lifeguard camps, basketball camps, and more this summer; for more information about its current and upcoming programming visit www.inclinerecreation.com.
Ambassadors Soccer Camp
Get ready for another epic summer soccer camp! Cornerstone Church and Ambassadors Soccer Camps bring you a camp focused on children ages 5 – 14 that creates a five-day (Monday – Friday) soccer experience. Campers will play and compete in a fun, safe and positive environment facilitated by Christian mentor-coaches from around the world. Our soccer camps also include a daily Bible time where children will hear more about the Bible and faith in Jesus through our Toward the Goal curriculum.
Reading With Your Littles – this starts May 1. It’s a great program designed to help parents prepare their children for entering kindergarten. Parents are their most important teachers! The program was designed to give children ages 18 mos to 5 years the skills and confidence they need to excel in school and beyond. Language skills are developed through reading, singing, and playtime. Through June 12.
Healthy Minds, Healthy Families – this is a community event taking place at St. Francis on May 14 at 5:30 pm. Designed to help parents learn effective ways to support their children/youth/adolescents through the many challenges they may be dealing with, and the resources available to support their families in our community. We have several partners joining to speak and provide information. It’s free to open to everyone.
Also, an update: there was a flood at our Thrift Store on Sunday. We are currently closed for repairs but we are working to restore everything as quickly as possible. I keep posting on our page, but hopefully we will be fully operational within the next day or two.
Lake Tahoe School Celebrates Earth Day with Week-Long Environmental Initiatives
April 28, 2025 | Member Submitted
Lake Tahoe School recently concluded a vibrant and impactful week of Earth Day celebrations, engaging students across all grade levels in a diverse range of environmental initiatives. The week showcased the school’s deep commitment to sustainability and fostering environmental stewardship within its community.
The festivities commenced with a presentation from the Sugar Pine Foundation, educating students on the importance of preserving this iconic tree species. A unique highlight was a special performance by the 7th grade, who reprised a song about sugar pines they originally wrote and performed as 4th graders.
The Lower School participated in a dynamic Earth Day celebration in Duffield Hall, featuring interactive stations focused on environmental projects and activities. Adding a hands-on element, 1st and 4th graders embarked on a field trip dedicated to planting more sugar pines and monitoring the growth of previously planted seedlings.
The school’s youngest learners, the PreK classes, contributed with a heartwarming performance of songs and rhymes in support of rainforest conservation. This tied into a presentation by the 8th grade on Green Communities in Costa Rica, sharing insights from their Winterim trip in March and highlighting global environmental interconnectedness.
Prior to Earth Day week, a middle school advisory group demonstrated proactive environmental action by organizing a clean-up along the East Shore Trail.
“What a beautiful Earth Day celebration we had filled with smiles, soil, and seedlings,” said Debbie Kadziauskas, Lower School Science teacher at Lake Tahoe School. “We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and dedication our students and faculty showed throughout the week. These activities not only educate but also empower our students to become active participants in environmental conservation. We are thankful to the Sugar Pine Foundation for their contribution to educating our students.”
The week-long celebration underscored Lake Tahoe School’s ongoing commitment to integrating environmental awareness and action into the fabric of its educational program.
In The News – Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s new director talks freshwater ecology at science series
April 28, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 4/28/2025, Written by Eli Ramos
Stephanie Hampton, the Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s (TERC) new director, took to the stage as part of the Center’s science series to speak about her work in freshwater ecology, what excites her about lakes, and why she came to Tahoe to work at the TERC.
Hampton’s only been at the TERC for seven weeks, but she has two decades of experience in freshwater ecology research—which has helped inform stakeholders and policymakers in the environmental world. She previously worked as deputy director for the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis at the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as director of the Center for Environmental Research, Education and Outreach at Washington State University, where she was also a professor.
It’s your lucky day! There are still spots available in summer art workshops at the arts at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe! Sign up now to secure your spot. The Holman Arts and Media Center invites artists of all skill levels to Lake Tahoe for its annual Summer Arts Workshops. Attendees will spend five days in an intensive creative experience led by internationally recognized sculptors, painters, photographers and mixed-media artists. On-campus housing is available in limited supply.
In The News – Tickets now on sale for 2025 Incline Star Follies
April 22, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 04/22/2025, Staff Report
The stage is set, the lights are warming up, and the excitement is building as the Incline Star Follies prepares to dazzle audiences once again! Mark your calendars for May 2 and 3, 2025, and grab your tickets now for this heartwarming community cabaret at the Duffield Theater at Incline High School.
Celebrating its 22nd year, the Incline Star Follies is more than just a show — it’s a vibrant showcase of local talent, featuring students, teachers, and community members in an unforgettable blend of music, dance, and comedy. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time attendee, this beloved tradition offers a night (or afternoon!) of laughter, entertainment, and genuine hometown spirit.
Curtains Up! Get Your Tickets Now for the 2025 Incline Star Follies
April 18, 2025 | Mary Danahey
The stage is set, the lights are warming up, and the excitement is building as the Incline Star Follies prepares to dazzle audiences once again! Mark your calendars for May 2 and 3, 2025, and grab your tickets now for this heartwarming community cabaret at the Duffield Theater at Incline High School.
Celebrating its 22nd year, the Incline Star Follies is more than just a show — it’s a vibrant showcase of local talent, featuring students, teachers, and community members in an unforgettable blend of music, dance, and comedy. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time attendee, this beloved tradition offers a night (or afternoon!) of laughter, entertainment, and genuine hometown spirit.
All performances will be held at the Duffield Theater at Incline High School. Tickets are available online now at Incline Star Follies Tickets.
This annual event does more than entertain — it unites the community while supporting local education. All proceeds go directly to Incline Elementary, Incline Middle, and Incline High School through the Incline Education Fund. And thanks to the generosity of the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, every dollar donated will be matched up to $26,500, doubling the impact of your support.
Don’t wait — shows often sell out quickly, and this year’s performances are sure to be the most memorable yet. Get your tickets, bring your friends and family, and be part of a tradition that celebrates creativity, community, and giving back.
Originally published in the Lake Tahoe School – Bobcat Newsletter
Three years ago, we created the Lake Tahoe School Speaker Series to provide opportunities for parents, faculty, and students to hear in person from authors and educators worldwide on current topics common to PreK3 to Grade Eight education. Now known as The Doyle Family Speaker Series, we have also intended from its inception for the series to be open to the larger Tahoe Basin community – both to help share these visits with those interested outside our immediate school community and to further position Lake Tahoe School as a recognized center for educational excellence in our region.
With speakers and topics ranging from sleep to self-esteem, pre-teen and teen issues, bullying and anxiety to social media, our offerings three times per year have attempted to address all related matters to raising a child and being one. To this end, during their visit, each speaker addresses parents, appropriately aged students, and the faculty separately while on campus. Our speakers engage all three groups thoroughly with their talks and a usually lively question and answer period.
In that vein, we are excited to share our final speaker of the year and her relevance to current issues regarding children and their exposure to and use of social media. Devorah Heitner, PhD, author of Screenwise and Growing Up in Public, will be our guest on Tuesday, April 15. Dr. Heitner will discuss the critical topic of children and their digital world with special emphasis on digital citizenship, bullying in digital spaces, and our children’s use of screen time.
Dr. Heitner’s schedule for Tuesday, April 15, is as follows:
9:00 am- 10:15 am – All parents and guests in the Bobcat Treehouse
10:30 am – 11:30 am – 3rd-5th grades
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Middle School students
3:15 pm- 4:00 pm – Faculty and staff
While it seems these days that all issues are critical with children, it is essential that we, as parents, better understand what those issues are and how we might deal with them. With social media engulfing all of us at any age, nothing is more important than helping our children understand and navigate their role and how they and we might best protect them from its excesses. Please join us this coming Tuesday and bring a guest as well. Hope to see you there.
In The News – Highlanders swim dominates Fernley meet
April 1, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 04/01/2025, Written by Katelyn Welsh
The Incline High School boys and girls swim team secured their first meet win of the season on Friday, March 28 against Fernley High School.
“Their training and experience in competition is paying off,” coach Ken Reese says.
The win came from a combination of the teams’ scores and finishes. Although this was the Highlanders’ first meet this season against Fernley and fourth meet overall, certain swimmers are already meeting the minimum qualifying time required to swim in regionals at the end of the season.
