Last April 2017, as the Berkeley City Council was getting ready to vote for or against the rebuilding of Camp, The Friends of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp committed a $50,000 contribution from the camper community IF the Council voted YES for rebuilding Camp. City Council needs to see community fundraising when it commits to funding city […]
Great news campers! The Friends of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp has been awarded a $20,000 grant from The University of California Chancellor’s Office for the summer of 2019! The grant has 3 objectives: 1. Provide more Outdoor Engagement opportunities for Berkeley youth who don’t know about Camp or cannot afford to attend camp as campers. 2. […]
Following the Rim Fire tragedy of 2013, two local documentary filmmakers have been tracking Mega-Fires and the change of our landscapes due to climate change. They wanted to tell the story of Camp Tuolumne as the biggest human loss in the Rim Fire, and interviewed FOBTC Executive Director Scott Gelfand for their documentary at camp. […]
Announcements, announcements.. announcements! Great news campers – we have the green light from The US Forest Service to come back for the 3rd Annual Tree Replanting Party near Camp Tuolumne! Saturday March 10, 2018 9am – 4pm at Rush Creek Lodge We stayed at the beautiful Rush Creek Lodge just outside Yosemite on Friday and […]
Great news everyone – we are moving forward!!! On October 17, 2017, the Berkeley City Council approved a resolution on the consent calendar that marked a huge turning point in our rebuilding effort – the hiring of Siegel & Strain Architects to take us from today to the opening of camp. This firm won the […]
For the first time in its history, FOBTC created “An Evening Under the Tuolumne Stars”, a Gala dinner and auction to celebrate the success of the past 4 years and the rebirthing of camp. It was a magical evening, as the tickets all sold out, every auction item was bid on, campers were thrilled to […]
Sat Oct 7th 5pm – 9pm Tickets and Info A special Gala in a private vineyard in Moraga at the beautiful home of long time campers An amazing elegant dinner by California Rose Catering of Berkeley, served family style all by former staff, with live music by Tamsen Donner Band, fine wine, and the house […]
Camp Traditions Continue! Join the Friends Weekend at beautiful Echo Lake Camp! Friday Sept 1st – 4th Grab your book and have a seat in the Green Chairs Circle! Extend your summertime with a fun-filled weekend in the mountains! Reservations are now available! Click Here to sign up for Friends Labor Day Weekend! The activities […]
The 4th annual Camp Tuolumne Night at the Freight & Salvage was a huge hit! Almost 200 people came to support camp, meet The Mayor of Berkeley Jesse Arreguin, hear about the plans for camp, and sing our songs and celebrate the rebirth of Camp! Thanks to everyone who came out to the Freight on […]
Announcements, announcements, announcements! “There’s No Place Like Camp Tuolumne” Tonight, The Berkeley City Council voted to approve the funds needed from the city’s catastrophic fund to continue down the path to rebuild Camp Tuolumne! Thank you to everyone who wrote letters, called their council person, and especially came out tonight! It made all the difference! […]