Tuolumne Family Camp

Tuolumne Family Camp Health Update (July 19, 2010) We are happy to announce that Berkeley Tuolumne Family Camp has reopened after a round of illness closed the camp for the weekend. A contagious intestinal illness spread among campers during the first two weeks of July. After consulting with Tuolumne County and City of Berkeley health officials, the City made the decision to close the camp for 72 hours (July 16-19). The closure was designed to ensure that overlapping groups of campers did not continue to spread this illness. During the closure, the camp received an extensive cleaning and other hygiene-related improvements were made, thereby making it easier for staff and campers to reduce the chance of spreading any kind of contagious illness. Families who were affected by the closure are being individually contacted and refunds for lost time will be given. If anyone has any questions about their trip to Tuolumne, please contact Parks, Recreation and Waterfront staff at 510/981-5140 or recreation@CityofBerkeley.info.

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New Program Team Building and Leadership Retreat for Teens Berkeley Tuolumne Family Camp is playing host to a brand new overnight retreat for teens! This retreat will focus on developing leadership and large group team building skills. Teens will participate in activities designed to build trust, gain confidence, communicate more effectively and successfully lead large groups to consensus when faced with problems. This overnight experience is the perfect opportunity for teens who want to take a leadership role in after school clubs, extracurricular groups, sports teams, student government or just want to be more active in their community. Transportation will be provided. Participants must apply in order to attend. (See application above) Spaces are limited to ensure an effective skill-based experience.

Berkeley Tuolumne Family Camp Summer 2010 Availability Yes, it's true - camp is getting full for the Summer 2010 season!  Please check with Camps staff for the few dates we have left.  Dates are getting fuller by the day, so if you'd like to come to Berkeley Tuolumne Camp this summer, it's probably a good idea to get that registration form in. Just a reminder that the Recreation Division does not administer a waiting list for Berkeley Tuolumne Camp. For your safety, your Emergency Contact should not be attending camp with you. Please provide contact information for someone that we can contact in the event of an emergency. Artist in Residence and Counselor in Training Programs are currently full

Registration All applications must be hand delivered or mailed into the Camps Office, located at 1947 Center Street, 1st floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. A minimum 25% deposit is required to process reservations. All applications will be date and time stamped and will be processed in the order they are received.

Rates Per Day Ages Resident Non-Resident Adult (ages 15+) $96 $101 Youth (ages 7-14) $65 $70 Child (ages 3-6) $49 $54 Infant (under age 3) No Charge No Charge

General Information Spend your family vacation in this peaceful northern California mountain site located in the Stanislaus National Forest.  Explore the beautiful nearby forests and streams, participate in a variety of activities, meet new friends and renew old acquaintances, or simply relax!  There is something for everyone at Tuolumne Camp.  Tuolumne Family Camp is a unique camping experience enjoyed by countless families since 1922. The camp is located on the south fork of the Tuolumne River and has tent cabins with community bathrooms nearby. Elevation of camp is 3,500 feet.  The staff provides social, nature, and athletic programs for all ages, including hiking, nature studies, and multi-cultural crafts. A "Kiddy Camp," for children, ages, 2-6 is held weekdays. Special children's activities, for ages 5-12, occur daily, and an Artist-In-Residence Program features a different professional artist each week teaching classes such as ceramics, drawing or performing arts.  Tuolumne Family Camp is operated under a special use permit with the Stanislaus National Forest. Spring 2010 Newsletter Map & Directions Health Form

Accommodations At camp you will sleep comfortably in tent-cabins complete with beds, dressers, private deck, and view! (Sleep under the stars if you wish!)  Upon arrival, choose tents by the river or nestled among the trees Spacious outside decks on all tents Hot showers and clean bathrooms  Nearby coin-operated laundry  Rocking chairs for families with infants Tents vary in size, and will accommodate Both small and large families

Dining Bountiful, all you can eat healthy meals are served three times a day in the dining room. Every meal includes a vegetarian option, as well as fantastic desserts! The ice cream sundae bar is a camp tradition!  Outdoor BBQ by our beautiful river Sunday candlelight dinners Fresh salads, fruits, and vegetables at every meal Special diet accommodations Excellent coffee and tea all day Assigned seating with your friends

Scholarships   Low income fee support is available to Berkeley residents who meet Federal Low Income Guidelines. Individuals or groups who are eligible for low income fee support must provide proof of Berkeley residence and proof that gross household income meets Federal Low Income Guidelines.  The Department Director, or his designee, can approve low income support. If approved, fees will be reduced by 50% for a limited number of participants. Scholarship information and form

Changes/Cancellation Policy All cancellations must have original confirmation form with dated letter of explanation 30 calendar days prior to arrival date, or fees will be forfeited. Cancellations made after an application has been processed will be charged an administrative fee of 25% of the total registration if fees are under $600, or a total of $150 if registration fee is over $600. All changes must be made in writing by the registered applicant at least 30 days in advance of your arrival date.  Please include name on the registration form, current mailing address, phone number and registration dates on change request. No charges will be incurred if you add people, dates, or meals to an existing reservation. A $100 fee will be incurred for all other changes.  Multiple changes made at the same time will be charged $100 total. Any subsequent changes will be assessed additional fees at $100 per change request. Emergency or Illness at Camp The Department Director, or designee in the event of an emergency or illness occurring at camp may waive any unused portion of the reservation fee.  Doctor's note and original receipt are required.

*(pdf) This is a pdf format, if you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, please download from City's download site.  If you are unable to access this information online, please participate by contacting us via email recreation@cityofberkeley.info, telephone (510) 981-5150, or TDD (510) 981-6903.