Young Scandinavians Club
Your Nordic home in the Bay Area. Connecting generations through nature, tradition, and lifelong friendships.
A home for Nordic spirits in the Bay.
The Young Scandinavians Club (YSC) is a welcoming community for Scandinavians and Scandinavian-Americans of all ages in the San Francisco Bay Area. We host a wide range of events across Northern California, offering members access to our scenic cabins in Clear Lake and Lake Tahoe.
Those with Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, or Swedish heritage may qualify for membership, with rates starting at just $45.00 per year.
Don't Let the Name Fool You – YSC is for Everyone!
We may be called the "Young" Scandinavians Club, but we're a community for all ages! With roughly 500 active members, we're a lively bunch who love to connect and have fun.
All Ages Welcome
Whether chasing toddlers at Midsummer or sharing stories by the fireplace, everyone is welcome.
Events Year-Round
From casual happy hours to formal dinners and holiday celebrations.
Cultural Connection
Stay connected to your roots through traditions like Midsummer, Nordic film screenings, and our annual heritage banquets.
The Cabin Legacy.
Membership unlocks year-round access to our two historic, member-run sanctuaries.
The Alpine Retreat
Ski in winter, hike in summer, and relax year-round. Perfectly positioned for alpine adventures and cozy hygge evenings by the fire.
- Minutes from world-class ski resorts & hiking trails
- Member-only rates: $45.00 / night
The Waterfront Sanctuary
Our social heart since 1963. Swim, boat, and unwind at California's largest natural lake. A sun-drenched escape from the city.
- Private dock access for swimming & boating
- Member-only rates: $25.00 / night
The Pulse of the Club.
YSC Marin Hike
Scenic summer hike on the Miwok Trail in the Marin Headlands with food and drinks at The Junction in Mill Valley afterwards
Clear Lake Black Light Olympics
Join us for a weekend of fun and excitement by the lake. Compete in Olympic-style games during the day, celebrate with black lights at night. Represent your country or any nation.
Stay Informed.
Member updates, seasonal news, and club stories.
YSC Heads to Livermore - March 28, 2026
A Day of Wine, Pizza, and Great CompanyOn Saturday morning, March 28, twenty YSC members and guests boarded a shuttle bound for the vineyards of Liver...
Annual Meeting at Swedish American Hall - Feb 1, 2026
Before we dove into the official business, the afternoon kicked off at 1:00 PM with a social hour. About 40 people showed up and it was fantastic to s...
Full moon hike from Haight Ashbury to the Castro - Jan 30, 2026
In the evening of January 30th, 2026, 21 YSCers and friends gathered at Slice House on Haight Street to fuel up before our hike. Shortly after 6:30 PM...
Membership
Cabins, events, and community — same access for everyone. Choose who is covered.
- Single $45.00/year
- Just you
- Family $65.00/year
- You, your spouse or partner, and children under 18