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NorCal Camp will take place from August 9th to August 11th, 2024 (3 days; 2 nights). McConnell State Recreation Area 

8800 McConnell Rd, Ballico, CA 95303

We offer a wide range of activities such as arts and crafts, sports, swimming, nature walks, and more!

CAMPING, the old fashioned way! We’re going to set down tents together in the wilderness, admiring Mother Nature while roasting marshmallows over the campfire. No glamping!

Of course! That being said, internet reception will probably be shaky and there won’t be a reliable power source for you to charge your device. You’ll definitely want to bring a portable charger with you.

Nope, you gotta do your business out in the bushes… just kidding! There will be restrooms with toilets and sinks available. Coin showers are also available too. Be sure to bring your own toiletries though!

Our Food Committee will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all campers! Food will be accommodated with your camping fees.

You can! Just make sure you seal it properly or else you’ll likely attract some form of unwanted animal guest to your tent. Or even worse, you might accidentally attract a horde of ants to your tent! (Based on a true event... the horror)

Our Camp Horizon staff will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all attendees during our camping trip. If there is an active emergency during camp, look to the nearest staff member for further instruction.

A detailed packing list will be sent out closer to the start of camp so keep an eye out for an email!

We're sad to see you leave but full refunds are accepted until the last day of late registration. Please email campregistration@norcaluvsa.org and campfinances@norcaluvsa.org for inquiries.

This year, we have a variety of transportation that will attempt to provide for you in order to make your experience a smooth ride. The Logistics Committee will reach out to you directly via email/text/social media messaging to further gauge your plans for travel to/from camp. We encourage everyone to help us be eco-friendly and carpool when possible. Our Logistics Committee will take the data that you provided in your registration to determine your driver. If you are a driver, we will reach out to you to coordinate who will be your passenger(s). 

While driving yourself is the easier option, our camp parking is very limited, so we ask that you refrain from driving solo unless approved by Logistics or you have given the team word of your situation prior to. Space is not guaranteed and priority will go to those who are carpooling. Alternative options will be discussed further should you decide to drive solo. 

The Logistics Committee will communicate this with you via an official email, the email will contain the contact information of your driver/passengers, and their addresses. We ask that you keep an eye on an email from the Camp Logistics Committee. 

Please notify the Logistics Committee of your situation ahead of time should you need to depart early or arrive late. Carpooling Options may be limited but we will attempt to find a solution for you.  

Although this may be your first time camping in tents, or you’re a nature enthusiast, we ask that you minimize your baggage in order to accommodate other passengers who are riding with you. Alternatives are sleeping bags, sleeping inflatable pads. For Clothing baggage, bring only your essentials for this 3 day, 2 night camping trip. 

Please notify a staff member or Logistics Committee member your travel plans so that we are aware and provide accommodations if needed. We suggest that you fly into the following airports that are nearby to Camp this year:

• SFO (San Francisco International Airport)
• SJC (San Jose Mineta International Airport)
• OAK (San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport)
• SMF (Sacramento International Airport)

Please contact the Logistics Committee or Notify a Camp Horizon Staff Member Immediately regarding delays or assistance, for more critical emergencies, please call 9-1-1

Although we cannot require you to pay for your trip, it is highly encouraged that you do chip in for the driver’s gas since they are taking the time and effort to ensure a safe and smooth ride to camp.