POINT BONITA YMCA
WHAT TO EXPECT
WEATHER: Life in the Headlands can be windy and chilly even when sunny elsewhere. To prepare for the ever- changing weather conditions, please dress like an onion… in layers!
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: Relive the sleep-away camps of your youth by spending the weekend in our historic “military-chic” dorms. Each family will be provided their own private room furnished with twin-sized bunk beds, room capacity sizes vary but will be assigned according to the size of your family. Linens can be provided for each bed at an additional cost of $30/per person and will include a fitted cover sheet, top sheet, blanket, pillow with pillow case, bath towel and washcloth. Many people choose to bring a pillow, sleeping bag or additional blanket from home as the nights can be cold.
BATHROOMS: Each dorm building has one bathroom and shower facility dedicated to single-gender usage, which may mean a short walk to the building next door for your bathroom of choice.
MEALS: All meals are provided (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch) and our dining hall offers healthy, family-friendly options. Please help us plan delicious meals for you and your family by notifying us of any dietary restrictions or allergies. With advanced notice, we are able to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and most allergies.
Point Bonita YMCA, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito, CA 94965 | www.ymcasf.org/ptbonita AMENITIES: A family fun room stocked with games, crafts, and healthy snacks is open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Sports equipment including basketball, soccer, and playground balls as well as badminton nets/ racquet’s will also be available for check-out.
HOUSE RULES: While you’re at Family Camp, we ask that all parents/caregivers be responsible for their own children. The exception is during Adult Time/ Kids-Only Time on Saturday afternoon, when Y staff invite all youth ages 4-12 to hang out under staff supervision.
PACKING LIST: See below for a list to get you started!
SHARED CAMPUS: Our campus is a mixed use facility, which may mean that youth and/or adult groups may be on campus during the Family Camp weekends so common spaces like the dining hall and bathrooms may be shared with others.
Point Bonita YMCA, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito, CA 94965 | www.ymcasf.org/ptbonita GETTING HERE (Temporary Route) The Marin Headlands and Fort Baker Transportation Infrastructure and Management Plan have been working to improve roads into the Marin Headlands and Fort Baker.
FROM SOUTH OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE: Going North on Highway 101 from San Francisco, cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Go past the Vista Point exit and take the Alexander Avenue exit. Make a left at the stop sign, and follow the detour signs into the Marin Headlands (Coastal Route). Immediately turn right onto Conzelman Road. Continue up and over the hill and along the winding road. When you reach the roundabout, bear right and take McCullough Road back down to Bunker Road.
Make a left at the stop sign and continue straight on Bunker Road. After you see the horse stables on the left, continue around the corner and bear left onto Field Road. Follow the signs up the hill heading to the Point Bonita Lighthouse, Nike Missile Site, AYH Hostel, and the Point Bonita YMCA. Go past the GGNRA Visitor’s Center. We are the green buildings on the right.
FROM NORTH OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE: Head South on 101 and take the Alexander Avenue exit (last Sausalito exit after the Waldo Tunnel and just before the bridge). Make a left at the stop sign, and follow the detour signs into the Marin Headlands (Coastal Route). Immediately turn right onto Conzelman Road. Continue up and over the hill and along the winding road. When you reach the roundabout, bear right and take McCullough Road back down to Bunker Road. Make a left at the stop sign and continue straight on Bunker Road.
After you see the horse stables on the left, continue around the corner and bear left onto Field Road. Follow the signs up the hill heading to the Point Bonita Lighthouse, Nike Missile Site, AYH Hostel, and the Point Bonita YMCA. Go past the GGNRA Visitor’s Center. We are the green buildings on the right.
FROM THE EAST BAY: Take 580 West towards San Rafael. Continue on 580 to the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. ($5.00 portions toll) Take the SirFrancis Drake Blvd. exit off the bridge. Continue on Sir Francis Drake past San Quentin and the Larkspur Ferry Terminal to 101 South. Take the left ramp onto 101 South towards San Francisco. Continue on 101 and take the Alexander Avenue exit (last Sausalito exit after the Waldo Tunnel and just before the bridge). Make a left at the stop sign, and follow the detour signs into the Marin Headlands (Coastal Route). Immediately turn right onto Conzelman Road. Continue up and over the hill and along the winding road.
When you reach the roundabout, bear right and take McCullough Road back down to Bunker Road. Make a left at the stop sign and continue straight on Bunker Road. After you see the horse stables on the left, continue around the corner and bear left onto Field Road. Follow the signs up the hill heading to the Point Bonita Lighthouse, Nike Missile Site, AYH Hostel, and the Point Bonita YMCA. Go past the GGNRA Visitor’s Center. We are the green buildings on the right.
For more information, please go to www.projectheadlands.gov, or call the GGNRA Visitors Center at (415) 331-1540. PARKING: Please park in the Y’s lot, which is adjacent to our campus. You’ll access the Y’s parking lot after you pass a large public lot and then part of our campus.
REGISTRATION: Check-in is available on Friday, between 5:00-6:00 pm in the Discovery Room (follow signs on campus when you arrive). Room assignments, program schedules and campus maps will be provided at registration. Late arrivals between 6:00-7:00 pm can check-in with the camp host in the Dining Hall. No late check-ins will be available after 7:00 pm. If you are unable to make the Friday registration times, Saturday morning check-ins can be scheduled with notice.
PACKING LIST WHAT TO BRING (partial list, please use your judgment): Clothes & shoes appropriate for hiking and playing outdoors Warm layers including a windbreaker or rain jacket Hat Sunscreen Pajamas Toiletries Bath Towel Water Bottle Pillow Sleeping Bag or linens for a twin bed Sunglasses (optional) Day pack(optional)
WHAT NOT TO BRING: iPads, tablets, other tech Tobacco products Alcohol Food*, gum, candy (unless needed for dietary reasons) Animals
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Emilee Adao [email protected] with any questions to help you and your family have the best stay possible.
Point Bonita YMCA, 981 Fort Barry, Sausalito, CA 94965 | www.ymcasf.org/ptbonita