*The
Rate/Night includes lodging, three (3) meals and
activities at camp
EARLY
REGISTRATION
Saturday,
March 08, 2008, 7:00 a.m. Early
Registration must
be done in person at Moreland-West
Community Center.
MAIL-IN
REGISTRATION:
Mail
a completed application and deposit to the San
José Family Camp office (1850 Fallbrook
Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130). All
applications should be received prior to April
7th and will be randomly
processed beginning on April 8th.
WALK-IN
REGISTRATION:
Applications
can be submitted in person during San José Family
Camp office hours (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Moreland-West
Community Center is located on the corner of
West Campbell Avenue and Fallbrook Avenue, near
West Gate Shopping Center. Start date to receive
walk-in applications is May 8th.
FAX-IN
REGISTRATION:
Completed
applications may be faxed to the San José Family
Camp Office at (408) 871-8165. Start date to
receive faxed applications is May 8th.
CANCELLATION
POLICY:
Established
by San José City Council Resolution
No. 73832
Reservation
cancellations must be in writing. The
following cancellation fees apply to the
2008 Season:
| Cancellation
Notification |
Cancellation
Fee
|
28
days or more
|
$50
|
| 14-28
days |
25%
or $85*
|
| 48
hours-13 days |
50%
or $100*
|
| Less
than 48 hours |
No
Refund
|
| Reservation
Changes |
$20/change
|
*Whichever
is greater
RESERVATION
CHANGES:
All
reservation changes must be submitted
to the San José Family Camp Office
in writing. This
can by done by fax, email or U.S. Mail.
By
fax to: (408) 871--8165
By
email to: familycamp@sanjoseca.gov
By
U.S. Mail to: San
José Family Camp, 1850 Fallbrook Avenue,
San José, CA 95130
Stays
of two (2) nights or less are subject to
a 10% surcharge. This
fee may be waived, if a camper is willing
to be assigned to space available two (2)
weeks or less prior to arrival.
-Reservations
requesting single occupancy pay an additional
$10.00 per night
FREQUENTLY-ASKED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Is
San José Family Camp open to just
San José residents?
No,
San José Family Camp is open to anyone
who is interested in this camping experience.
Where
is San José Family Camp located?
Camp
is located just off Highway 120 near the west
gate of Yosemite National Park. The camp
address is 11401 Cherry Lake Road, Groveland,
CA 95321.
Are
there cabins, or do people just tent it?
There
are over 60 wood-frame, canvas tent cabins scattered
among the pines and oaks throughout camp. Each
tent cabin can sleep up to six (6) individuals
and has a deck, small table, two small benches,
cots with mattresses and a bookcase. No
personal tents are permitted.
Are
there wheelchair-accessible tents?
Yes,
there are a limited number of wheelchair-accessible
tents that can be reserved. Advance reservations
for these are recommended.
Are
there tents that have electricity?
Yes,
there are a limited number of tents with electricity. There
is an additional fee of $4.00/night (above the
Rate/Night listed above) for a tent that has
electricity.
Can
you go with a mobile camper?
No
recreational vehicles (RVs) are permitted.
What
if I forget my toothbrush or other supplies?
Camp
has a store that offers a variety of amenities
(e.g. ice, ice cream, cold drinks, snacks, fishing
supplies, phone cards, sundries and souvenirs).
What
kind of meals does Family Camp serve?
Meals
are prepared by camp chefs and served cafeteria-style
in the dining hall. Meals range from hamburgers
and hot dogs to barbecue chicken and ribs. Vegetarian
meals and children's meals are available upon
request (please notify the Camp office of your
special needs upon check-in).
Sack
lunches are available for those planning out
of camp trips. Please sign-up at Camp during
dinner of the night prior to your trip.
What
if I have special dietary needs?
Please
contact the San José Family Camp office
with any dietary questions and/or to make special
arrangements prior to arrival at Camp. The
office telephone number is (408) 871-3820.
What
kind of weather can I expect?
The
weather will be great! You and any guests
can look forward to many clear days and fair
skies. Be sure, however, to check the Yosemite
area forecast before you leave. Early mornings
and evenings can be cool. So, it is a good
idea to bring an assortment of clothes that you
can 'layer' with.
If
I plan to fish, will I need a license?
In
the State of California, anyone over the age
of 16 is required to have a valid fishing license. All
California fishing regulations must be followed. The
California Department of Fish and Game regularly
stocks the river in and near Camp according to
current river conditions.
Can
I buy a fishing license at Camp?
No,
Camp does not sell fishing licenses. You
can purchase a fishing license before arriving
at Camp at a variety of sporting goods stores. Groveland
is the nearest town where a license can be purchased. It
is approximately a 10-minute drive from Camp.
What
type of bait do I need?
You'll
need bait for trout (brown and rainbow) which
the Tuolumne River is stocked with.
FAMILY
CAMP OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION:
1850
Fallbrook Avenue
San Jose, CA 95130
(408)
871-3820
Email: familycamp@sanjoseca.gov
