Camp Tribe - Summer Camp for Adults
Friends - you're invited to join fellow members for a transformative weekend in the enchanting Santa Cruz mountains, where campfires illuminate stories, dance parties echo laughter, and shared adventures strengthen the ties that bind. 🏞️🔥🥾🌲
You'll immerse yourself in two days of community building - think wellness retreat meets nostalgic summer camp vibes – all carefully curated to amplify the sense of belonging that Tribe stands for. ✨
This all-member retreat is an immersive weekend designed to serve as the cornerstone of your Tribe experience. Cultivate deep connections over shared adventures and endless laughter, and leave with a tribe that becomes your extended family in the heart of your city. 🎈
About YMCA Camp Jones Gulch:
Nested in the midst of the magical Santa Cruz mountains and surrounded by enchanting redwoods, Camp Jones Gulch is a full-service retreat center with log cabins, catered meals, and a wide array of outdoor recreation opportunities such as low ropes courses, archery, pool, volleyball, firepits, etc. It's 920 acres are home to some of the oldest remaining redwoods in the region and serve as the perfect place to disconnect from city life and recharge in nature!
Schedule:
Carpools depart from SF on Saturday morning (7-8am)
Check-in at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch on Saturday Morning (9-10am)
Lots of fun on Saturday and Sunday (Details to come)
Carpools depart from YMCA Camp Jones Gulch on Sunday afternoon (3-4pm)
Arrive back in SF on Sunday evening (5-6pm)
Things to keep in mind:
This experience is only open to all Tribe members in the bay area, with priority given to those participating in a Cohort Series.
The registration fee is all-inclusive of overnight accommodations, meals, and facilitated activities throughout the duration of the weekend. The camp can accommodate dietary restrictions as well!
We will connect guests for carpools leaving from San Francisco based on neighborhoods and departure times.
If you have a car and would like to volunteer to drive guests, carpooling guests can split the cost of fuel.
Guests will stay in bunk female only or co-ed cabins based on preference. Male-only cabins may also be available based on sign ups.
To make sure everyone feels comfortable during the retreat, recreational drug use is not permitted.
Alcohol consumption will be limited to wine that will be available for dinner on Saturday.
We will find a balance between structured group activities for fun as well as unstructured down time for you to recharge solo if you'd like.
Cancellations are not refundable.
Activities may include:
Morning wellness experience involving meditation and movement
Outdoor field games / spirit competitions
Group hikes/walks in the redwoods
Archery, axe-throwing, low-ropes course, and lawn games
Bonfire and s'mores
Arts and crafts, wood-burning, tie-dying, etc.
Trivia and other indoor games at night
Packing list:
Clothing
T-shirts, long sleeve, jacket (think layers layers layers)
Shorts
Pants
Hat (for sun and for warmth)
Socks
Underwear
Closed-toe shoes
A designated color outfit (color TBD)
Pajama party outfit (onesie for example)
Something white to tie dye
Extras
Sleeping bag, bed sheet, pillow
Towel
Toiletries
Flashlight
Sunscreen / bug spray
Water bottle, travel mug for coffee/tea
Sunglasses
Games for PJ party (cards, etc)
Note:
Pack in a duffle (not a suitcase) you’ll need to carry your stuff up a small hill with dirt (oh haiii there woods).
Preparing for the weekend:
We will share lots more information in the coming weeks - i.e. reflection questions, refined packing list, what to expect etc. For now, just know that Camp Tribe isn't just an event; it's an important step toward redefining your city life through the meaningful connections you long for.
With Love,
Camp Cara