Sierra Expedition - YMCA Adventure Guides
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Sierra Expedition - YMCA Adventure Guides
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Amenities at Jones Gulch consist of rustic
cabins clustered under oak and redwood trees with meals served in a
large hall. Bring light clothes for walking, warmer clothes for cool
evenings and raingear just in case. Due to uneven terrain around the
cabins and activities try to get your princess to wear something other
than flip-flops.
Bring snacks (fruit, bagels, fruit juice) to supplement the local catering though note that unguarded food will be stolen by raccoons.
Note that activity such as canoeing, climbing, pumpkin painting and patch gluing may leave their mark on your princess' clothes. Dress her accordingly.
Friday night arrivals require advance notice. Make sure to inform your circle Navigator if you plan on being at the campout on Friday night. (Navigators should pass this information along to the Compass Bearer Expedition Navigator.)
A Liability release form is required for each child. Circle Navigators have the form, or you may print it from this site; return to Navigator before the campout.
Bring a flashlight and your own pumpkin!
For the consideration of all guests and staff here at the Gulch, we ask that the noise levels be held down to minimum after 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
Your safety is our number one concern. In case of an emergency (fire, earthquake, etc.) everyone is to assemble in the grassy ball field in the North Tolowa. This way we can take a head count and make sure you're okay.
The Gulch is a Family campsite. In keeping with family ideals and everyone's safety, the use of alcoholic beverages has been prohibited on camp grounds.
If you are a smoker, there is a designated smoking area just for you behind the Main Dining Hall Fire Place. Please refrain from smoking in any other areas, including on the trails and in the cabins or other buildings.
As you may know, this is an environmental center. You can help us keep it looking clean and fresh for the wildlife that reside here by throwing your trash in receptacles. Also, recycling bins have been placed around camp for your convenience.
Because we are sharing the camp with other groups, they ask that we use only the facilities assigned to our group.
Parking - To avoid confusion and for your safety there are designated parking areas around camp. If you have questions, please contact the office. It is important that the camp roads are kept clear in case emergency vehicles need to get through. Drive close to cabins to unload, then park in designated parking areas.
Pay phones are located at the dining hall, Simcock Lodge, Administrative Center and Wasiata Headquarters.
Trail maps are available from the camp office. For your safety, we suggest that you don't hike alone and to stay on the trails. Also, watch out for poison oak and stinging nettles.
No pets are allowed in the camp.
Firearms or other weapons are not allowed.
Groups are responsible for the conduct of their members. Damages caused to the camp will be compensated by the group.
Clothing - The weather varies between warm sunshine to cold rain. Come prepared with warm clothes, cool clothes, and rain gear, Evenings are generally cool.
Sleeping - Jones Gulch provides cabins and bunks. No sheets, pillows or blankets will be provided. Bring your on sleep bags, pillows and blankets. Bring flashlights.
Snacks- The meals are provided by the camp. You can bring your on snacks and beverages for your own consumption.
Facilities- Jones Gulch offers restrooms and shower facilities. Pack toothpaste; wash cloths and towels; and other items needed.