ABOUT US
Emma Williams
Hi, I'm Emma!
This will be my ninth summer with Truckee Sports Camp, and I couldn't be more excited to continue creating amazing experiences for local kids and families.
My background is in outdoor education and coaching. I previously owned and operated a rock-climbing guide service, where I worked extensively with youth groups, helping young people build confidence, resilience, and a love of adventure. I have also been a Big Mountain Coach at Palisades for the past 10 years and worked as a Teacher's Aide at Glenshire Elementary School for two years.
As a mom to an 18-year-old daughter who grew up in Truckee, I know many of the local families and understand how important it is for kids to have a place where they feel safe, supported, and included.
What I love most about Truckee Sports Camp is that we are about so much more than sports. Every day, we focus on creating a positive, encouraging, and bully-free environment where kids build friendships, develop confidence, and learn the value of teamwork, kindness, and respect.
One of my favorite messages to share with campers is that we are a team—and another word for a team is family. Throughout the summer, we create a community where every child belongs, feels valued, and has the opportunity to have fun, try new things, and make memories that last long after camp ends.
I look forward to welcoming both new and returning campers for another incredible summer!
Billy Haupert
Billy Haupert started Truckee Sports Camp 12 years ago with the vision of creating a positive, bully-free summer camp where kids could feel safe, make friends, and enjoy being active.
The goal was to create a camp that children genuinely wanted to attend—a place where they could build confidence, develop teamwork, and have fun in a supportive environment.
Truckee Sports Camp has always focused on sports, outdoor adventure, and helping kids develop speed, agility, strength, and teamwork while learning the importance of integrity, respect, and good sportsmanship.
The camp believes in providing positive role models who encourage children to challenge themselves, support one another, and enjoy being active every day. With sports, games, and daily beach adventures, Truckee Sports Camp aims to help every camper become a more confident athlete and an even better teammate.