MISSION STATEMENT:

Friends of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp (FOBTC) is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Camp experience for present and future generations through education, volunteer efforts, and financial support.

GOALS:

A.  Nature: Plant trees of varying sizes, irrigation, year round watering and more to bring back the forest.

  • Support trail restoration and safely rebuild pathways out of camp into the forest. We successfully restored Small Falls Trail in 2022 and 2023. We    weeded and mulched every pathway in camp as nature has returned. In the summers ahead – restore the Sugar Pine Trail!
  • Create a Nature Center program to train staff to lead a robust experience for campers and help our plants and trees thrive and survive.

B. Traditions: Nurture camp traditions, art, activities and songs.

  • Collect art, images and other memorabilia to celebrate camp and its history.
  • Compile and update song books, traditions and activities.

C:   Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Foster diversity and inclusion for staff and campers, increasing accessibility

  • Increase outreach for staff positions to new youth in Berkeley so new people from diverse backgrounds can experience Camp.
  • Improve accessibility by promoting the City’s Campership program and the CIT program – including providing CIT scholarships.

D.  Camp Improvement Projects:

  • More shade in main camp 
  • Larger move-in carts 
  • Air-conditioners and screens for staff cabins 
  • Shade coverings for decks
  • Benches for the volleyball court
  • and more!

FOBTC is listening to campers and staff and working with the City to improve anything we can to enhance the experience at Camp.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

There are so many ways to get involved! You can make a donation that supports these programs, support and attend the spring fundraising party, or volunteer for a tree planting and/or Work Weekend. What matters most is that our whole community joins together and pitches in for camp! When camp opened in 2022, we were able to truly say that every one of us did it together! Now comes the time to make adjustments and improvements.

Why give? For generations, Camp Tuolumne has ignited us all with the Camp Spirit. Since 1922, Camp has been a place for families to reunite, friendships made, and communities built. It’s a place everyone can connect with nature, explore and be their best self. Since the Rim Fire in 2013 destroyed our Camp, Camp needs nurturing and restoring year by year. Now is our time to honor this place and ensure that future generations can receive these same gifts we did. Join your fellow campers, former staff and Tuolumne community with a gift to strengthen Camp Tuolumne for the next 100 years and beyond.

Donate Now