Berkeley Tuolomne Camp 2022
Hello fellow parents, we are excited to go to the Berkeley Tuolomne Camp this summer, however, I'm struggling to find general information about the camp facilities. I have reached out to camps [at] cityofberkley.info to no response (according to Google, the email doesn't even exist). If you have already visited this summer, I'd appreciate your suggestions for the packing list (we are experienced campers but do have blindspots:). In particular, I'm curious if there's a washer, if there's a microwave in the dining hall and if the camp stoves are not allowed (found a reference that they were not allowed in the past years). TIA!
Jun 25, 2022
Parent Replies
Hi, I’d reach out to the Friends of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp https://www.fobtc.com
Have fun!
Did you find any information? We're in the same boat. I emailed recreation [at] cityofberkeley.info in early June and they sent a one sentence response that we would receive a Camp Welcome Packet via email prior to arrival, but we're 2 weeks from camp and we still don't have any info. I'm going to try FOBTC now too, but would welcome any info you've been able to access!
We went this year around July 4. It's so fun and so beautiful there.
- There are new washing machines and dryers. Maybe detergent too? Bring some to be sure.
- There is a microwave in the dining hall. Plus coffee machines, coffee grinders, drip cones, breads butters and jams, individual-serving cereals and many kinds of milk available 24 hours.
- Do NOT bring a camp stove! There's no need for one and fire is always a big risk in this area.
You'll get a welcome packet about a week before camp starts that will tell you what to bring. Things I appreciated having are: camp chairs to set up on our deck, extra sheets to put on the cots and to hang up as shade, hiking shoes and swimming sandals, chapstick and sunscreen. If you forget something, there are dozens of people to borrow from and a little camp store for snacks and necessities.
We brought a full bag of snacks, didn't touch them all week, and had to dump a bunch of food at the end. You'll be well-fed.