YMCA Camp Jones Gulch's traditional resident camp provides an opportunity for youth, ages 8-17, to experience the wonders of camp, nature and friendships in a beautiful Redwood forest. We also offer High Adventure Camp trips for teens.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
General Program
Coed
Resident Camp Travel Camp Family Camp
1
2
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
8 - 18
325
$501 - 600 (week)
More About Camp
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch Resident Camp
We offer high quality resident camping opportunities for youth entering grades 3-10 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. Camp activities include horseback riding, swimming, climbing tower, canoeing, archery, hiking, drama, art & crafts, sports and more. Questors and Rangers (grades 7-10) get specialty activities in addition to those above that include ropes course, surfing, rock climbing, art, mountain biking, and backpacking.
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch C.I.T. Program
Our Counselor In Training program is designed to teach leadership skills for High School students entering grades 10 & 11. The C.I.T. program offers amazing opportunities for growth and personal challenge. In two-week sessions, youth focus on leadership techniques related to working with children and in service as a group. This program has a special application and interview process, and space is limited.
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch High Adventure Camps
provide teens (grades 6-12) with exciting opportunities to develop leadership responsibilities and learn 'low impact' camping skills while cultivating an appreciation for, and connection with the natural world around them as they travel together through some of California's most beautiful natural areas. This year we have backpacking, surfing, rafting and multiple activity trips.
Activities and Features
Religious Emphasis
None
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors Climb and Rappel Ropes Course Backpacking Hiking Rock Climbing
Performing Arts
General Performing Arts Dance Drama
Health and Nutrition
Vegetarian
Horseback Riding
General Horseback Riding Western
Individual Sports
General Individual Sports Archery
Team Sports
General Team Sports Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Softball Volleyball
Water Sports
General Water Sports Recreational Swimming Canoeing Kayaking Rafting Water Polo
Arts and Crafts
General Arts and Crafts
Miscellaneous
General Miscellaneous Actvities Color War Mountain Biking Environmental Farming Leadership Skills Photography Radio Video/TV Go-Carting
Other Activities
Surfing Fort Building Group Activity Trail Climbing Tower
Camp Address
Winter Address
11000 Pescadero Road
La Honda CA, 94020 USA
650-747-1200 (tel.) 650-747-0986 (fax.)
11000 Pescadero Road
La Honda, CA, 94020 USA
650-747-1200 (tel.) 650-747-0986 (fax.)
