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Matter CC 25-035

Family Camp Status Report.

Parks & Recreation Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) Agenda Ready Introduced 14 Feb 2025
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CC 25-035
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
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Introduced
14 Feb 2025
Last synced
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Memorandum

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The memorandum provides a status report on Family Camp, managed by the City of San José since 1968, located in Groveland, California. It outlines the camp's amenities, historical significance, and community impact. Family Camp will not operate in 2025 due to renovations and repairs, with plans to reopen in 2026. The report highlights increased participation in 2024, community outreach efforts, and future marketing strategies to enhance accessibility and engagement.

Key points
  • Family Camp is a 51.2-acre site near Yosemite National Park, managed by the City of San José since 1968.
  • The camp provides a family-oriented camping experience with various amenities and programming.
  • Family Camp will not open in 2025 due to necessary renovations and repairs, with plans to reopen in 2026.
  • In 2024, Family Camp saw a 28% increase in guests compared to 2023, hosting a total of 3,624 guests.
  • The report emphasizes community outreach and marketing strategies to increase awareness and participation in future seasons.
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NSE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE 03/13/2025 (d)1 FROM: Jon Cicirelli SUBJECT: Family Camp Status Report DATE: February 18, 2025 Approved Date 3/5/2025 RECOMMENDATION Accept the status report on Family Camp in advance of the 2025 season. BACKGROUND Family Camp at Yosemite (Family Camp) in Groveland, California is a 51.2-acre site near Yosemite National Park, situated on federal land leased from the United States Forest Service (USFS). It has been managed by the City of San José since 1968. Family Camp provides a quality, family-oriented camping experience, at a reasonable rate for family memories to be made, and to expose campers to the forest environment located within the Stanislaus National Forest. This site protects a part of California’s natural and cultural history and provides job training and outdoor recreation employment opportunities for the residents of San José. Family Camp has 65 wood-framed canvascovered platform tents scattered among the pines and oak trees along the Middle Fork of the Tuolumne River. Campers enjoy three staff-prepared meals per day and daily nature education, mindfulness, and recreation programming. Camp...
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Information Memorandum, 3/4/25

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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) will close San José Family Camp for the 2025 season to conduct necessary repairs and improvements. The camp, located on federal land in the Sierra Nevada, has suffered significant damage from heavy rains since 2017. Repairs will include renovations to the playground, historic pool, and other damaged areas, as well as ADA upgrades. The facility will remain closed during construction, which is set to begin in late spring and be completed in the fall. PRNS plans to reopen Family Camp in 2026 with improved accessibility and amenities.

Key points
  • San José Family Camp will be closed for the 2025 season for repairs.
  • The camp is located on federal land in the Sierra Nevada.
  • Significant damage has occurred due to heavy rains since 2017.
  • Repairs will include renovations to the playground and historic pool, as well as ADA upgrades.
  • Construction is scheduled to begin in late spring and must be completed in the fall.
  • Family Camp is expected to reopen in 2026.

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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Family Camp: Closure for Capital Repairs Approved FROM: Jon Cicirelli DATE: March 4, 2025 Date: 3/4/25 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) will close San José Family Camp (Family Camp) for the 2025 season to conduct necessary repairs and improvements to the facility. BACKGROUND The Family Camp at Yosemite facility is located on federal United States Forest Service land in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, between the town of Groveland and Yosemite National Park in Tuolumne County. Family Camp has 65 wood-framed canvas-covered platform-tents scattered among the pines and oak trees along the Middle Fork of the Tuolumne River. Camp amenities include an amphitheater, archery range, group campfire ring, gift shop, laundry facilities, nature kiosk, patio and deck area, a large turf playfield, restrooms, showers, service buildings, a tot play area, and a designated swimming zone in the Tuolumne River. Heavy rains from multiple storms, as far back as 2017, have caused significant damage to specific areas of Family Camp, including the rock revetment wall within the beach and “pool” area...
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Presentation

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The Family Camp Status Report outlines the activities and achievements of Family Camp at Yosemite, highlighting its mission to provide a quality family-oriented camping experience. The report details the number of guests served, the impact of the Outdoor Equity Grant, challenges faced, and planned improvements during the upcoming construction period.

Key points
  • 3,624 guests received a meaningful camping experience.
  • 2,967 regular season campers, with 67% being San Jose residents.
  • 657 private rentals, with 98% being San Jose residents.
  • The Outdoor Equity Grant provided free nature education and trips for local residents.
  • Challenges include staffing issues, winter storm damage, and a planned closure for repairs in summer 2025.
  • Facility improvements include native plant beautification, fire fuel reduction, and dining hall renovations.
  • Marketing efforts include expanded social media presence and collaborations with community organizations.
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Family Camp Status Report Neighborhood Services and Education Committee March 13th, 2025 Avi Yotam, Deputy Director Shannon Heimer, Division Manager Troy Trede, Parks Manager for Sports and Family Camp Amber Stegner, Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor FAMILY CAMP AT YOSEMITE 2 Family Camp at Yosemite Mission FAMILY FUN CONNECTION TO NATURE To provide and preserve a quality, family-oriented forest camping experience, at a reasonable rate for family memories to be made, and to expose campers to the forest environment located within the Stanislaus National Forest 3 Highlights 4 • 3,624 guests received a meaningful camping experience • 2,967 regular season campers, 67% were San Jose residents • 657 private rentals campers, 98% were San Jose residents • Hosted Fish Camp, Volunteer Weekend, and Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday special event Outdoor Equity Grant • Grant funded program provides free nature education and natural area trips for the Poco Way and Guadalupe Washington neighborhoods • 263 residents attended 4 trips to Family Camp including transportation, meals, a 2-night stay and a visit to Yosemite National Park • 190 residents participated in12 nature activities in...