YMCA Camp Jones Gulch
Cause Area
- Board Development
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Sports & Recreation
Location
11000 Pescadero RoadLa Honda, CA 94020 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The YMCA of San Francisco builds strong kids, strong familiesand strong communities by enriching the lives of people in spirit, mind and body.
The vision of Camp Jones Gulch is to provide high quality camping and outdoor education experiences in an attractive natural environment and to enrich people's lives through character development.
Description
Camp Jones Gulch is located in the santa Cruz mountains, just outside La Honda California. We are an hour's drive from San Francisco and San Jose, and only 15 minutes from the coast.
The YMCA of San Francisco purchased the 927 acre property in 1934 and established a summer camp for children. Today Camp Jones Gulch offers a resident summer camp, travel camps, family camps, outdoor edication, group retreats and leaderships development. The site is located in the Redwoods with open meadow and beutiful views. It is the perfect place a campand peaceful retreat.