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YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

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   La Honda, California, USA
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Camp Jones Gulch Resident Camp offers high-quality resident camping opportunities for youth ages 8-16 in a pristine forest of redwoods and meadows located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. The dynamic camp program builds character and promotes a lifetime of healthy activities and relationships with others. One and two-week sessions run from June through August.  We also offer Teen Adventure Camps, Family Camps and are available for Group Rentals year-round.

Camp activities include: horseback riding, swimming, climbing tower, canoeing, archery, hiking, drama, garden, zip line, art & crafts, sports, fort building, surfing, rock climbing, mountain biking.

Camp Type:  Residential  Travel  Family
Year Established: 1936
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 8 to 17 years old
Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk
Religious Affiliation:
Camp Owner(s): YMCA of San Francisco
Camp Director(s): Jen Clink
Nearest Large City: San Francisco
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
ACA YMCA
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Backpacking
Sports Camps: Equestrian and Horseback Riding
Sports Camps: General Sports
Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Dance

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Backpacking
  •  Canoeing
  •  Hiking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Rock Climbing

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Team Building
  •  Travel/Trips

Resident Camp:

June 29-Juy 4, July 6-11, July 13-18, July 20-25, July 27-August 1

Specialty Camp: August 10-15

Winter Camp: December 27-30

Teen Adventure Camp:

July 2-11, July 16-25, August 7-16

Family Camp:

May 23-26, August 29-September 1, October 24-26