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YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

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Summer Address:

   La Honda, California, United States

Camp Jones Gulch Resident Camp offers high-quality resident camping opportunities for youth ages 6-16 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. 4-day, 6-day, and multi-week sessions run through July and August. We also offer Leadership Camp, Teen Adventure Camps, Family Camp, OPne House and Women's Weekend Getaways. Camp Jones Gulch is available year-round for Retreats & Rentals. Camp activities include: western-style horseback riding, swimming, climbing tower, canoeing, archery, hiking, drama, garden, zip line, art & crafts, sports, fort building, surfing, mountain biking.

Camp Type:  Residential  Travel  Family
Year Established: 1934
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 6 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): YMCA of San Francisco
Camp Director(s): Daniel Sarno
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

Special Accommodations:
Diabetic, Food Allergies, Hearing Impaired, Speech Impaired,
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Surfing
  •  Swimming

Adventure Activities:
  •  Backpacking
  •  Canoeing
  •  Farming
  •  Hiking
  •  Kayaking
  •  Mountain Biking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Rock Climbing
  •  Ropes Course

Academic Activities:
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  International Exchange
  •  Talent Show
  •  Team Building
  •  Travel/Trips

Family Camp 2010: Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-31 Labor Day Weekend, September 3-6 Autumn Magic, October 15-17 Resident Camp 2010: July 4-9, July 11-16, July 18-23, July 25-30 (@ Pt Bonita), August 1-6, August 8-13, August 15-20. *Mini Camp is 4 day session; NOT available July 25-30. *2-week and 3-week sessions available w/ 'Stay-over'. Teen Adventure Camp 2010: Surf Camps - Ages 12 to 16; July 4-9, July 11-16, July 18-23, August 1-13 (Surf Safari Trip), August 15-20 Horse Camp - Ages 12 to 16; July 4-9, July 11-16, July 18-23, August 1-6, August 8-13, August 15-20 High Sierra Backpaking Trip - Ages 12 to 16; July 25-30 Tahoe Adventure Multi-Element Trip - Ages 12 to 16; July 25-30 Surf Safari Trip - Age 12-16; August 1-13 Teen Leadership Camp: Leaders In Training - Age 15; 2-week sessions July 11-23, August 8-20 Counselors In Training - Age 16; 2-week sessions July 4-16; August 1-13




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