Camp Mendocino

Camp Mendocino has six 10-day sessions starting in mid-June and ending in mid-August. Campers must be between the ages of 8 and 14 during the session they are signed up for. Check out dates below.

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2010 Session Dates:

To register your camper online, click here

To register your camper by mail, please print out the application packet, aplicaciones en español (scholarship forms included)
Form and return it with a *$30 deposit to:

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO
Attn: Camp Registrar
55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
OR fax (415) 445-5435 with payment form

When mailing in your application please make sure it includes the following:

• Guardsmen Campership Form
• Summer Food Service Program
• Physical Form (can be sent in later – 3 business days prior to departure date)
• $30 deposit or full payment

* We accept cashier’s checks and money orders made out to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, credit cards (mc/visa/amx), and cash (in person only). Please note that we are unable to accept personal checks.

Physicals
All campers must have a recent (within 1 year) physical to attend Camp. There are no exceptions! Physicals are very important because they give doctors an opportunity to get to know your child, your family history and other vital facts that are important to his or her health.  Please fill out Part A of the Camp Mendocino physical form (which is part of your 2010 Camp Application Packet) and bring it to your doctor or a health clinic. Forms without doctor’s signatures will not be accepted. Forms must be turned in no later than 3 days prior to session departure date. No forms may be turned in on departure day. No exceptions.

No Doctor?  If you live in San Francisco, call San Francisco Health Plan for low to no-cost health insurance at (415) 777-9992.  If you are still unable to make an appointment in time, we provide 3 brief exams to help everyone meet this requirement.  However, the brief exam is not a substitute for an annual physical. Brief exams are performed at our Ernest Ingold Clubhouse at 1950 Page Street in San Francisco on Saturday June 5th June 26th and July 17th and start promptly at 9am.

Camp Mendocino provides qualified full time medical staff to dispense medications and address health issues that may arise during your child's stay at Camp. We make reasonable accommodations for children with special needs if we are notified when the child is registered for Camp. Please note that Camp Mendocino is an hour away from the nearest hospital.

Please use your best judgment in sending kids with severe medical or health issues. If you are unsure about your child's suitability for Camp please contact the Camp Registrar at (415) 445-5477.

Pricing
The full fee for one session is $500 and includes a free physical exam, transportation, food, and all programs. There are price reductions available through scholarships. To find out if you qualify please contact the Camp Registrar at 415-445-5477.

You may also receive assistance from a social service or non-profit agency with which you are already connected. Contact your agency today to find out if they are a Camp Mendocino partner organization.

If your camper is a current member of one of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s Clubhouses, he/she may receive a member discount if referred by the Clubhouse Director. Please contact your Clubhouse Director today to find out if you qualify for the member discount rate.

Departure

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco provides chartered buses from San Francisco and Richmond as part of the price of Camp. Buses depart for Camp at 8:30 a.m. sharp! Buses return from Camp to San Francisco and Richmond between 4pm and 6pm. On the day buses return from Camp, you may call the “Camp Hotline” at (415) 445-5455 to get the specific time.

Details about specific bus location will be sent to you upon receipt of application and deposit.

You may also choose to provide your own transportation to Camp Mendocino. Please be aware that it is a 3 ½ hour drive from the Bay Area to Camp Mendocino – an hour of which is on winding country roads. If you would like to drive your Campers to Camp please contact the Camp Registrar at 415-455-5477.

What to Bring to Camp Mendocino
Click here to view a comprehensive packing list. Note: it is strongly recommended that campers do not bring expensive clothing or electronics to Camp Mendocino. Camp is located in a redwood forest and kids are active all day long -- clothing will get dirty. There is no cell phone reception and no secure lock-up (except in the main office), so campers are discouraged from bringing any electronics to Camp.

Click here to review FAQ.

Haga clic aquí para revisar FAQs en español