Quotes from Participants
"Each year, Camp Jones Gulch has made a difference in how my son sees the beauty of the environment around him. His experiences at Yosemite & Lake Tahoe were inspiring.
This year he hopes to return as a CIT and spend more time with campers & ...staff. My son returns from Camp a bit more self-confident and mature. Often his Camp experiences have been models for his interactions in school & in his JR-ROTC program.
Camp Jones Gulch has made a difference. Thank You!!"
"Thank you for the call this morning checking up on [my son]'s ride home! While we had originally plan to have him return to the Marin Y, we had talked about changing that. It was great to have someone call and confirm. I really appreciate it."
- Anne, camper parent
"Thanks so much for a great minicamp. We picked up our son today and he had a great time (and yes we got our sleeping bag) To my surprise one if the first things he said what it was the best broccoli that he has ever eaten! He also loved the pizza. Please tell the chef that my son who never touches his vegetables loved theirs! And if they want to share their broccoli recipe that would be great. This was my son’s first sleep away camp along with his friend. You and your staff did a great job! Thanks again."
- Peter, mini camper parent
"Thanks you so much for the wonderful camp. My son attended the surf camp and had the time of his life. Thanks to all of you, the Y and the great counselors."
- Ken, camper parent
"My daughter just completed [Traditional Summer Camp Session 2] and had a wonderful time. I wanted to express my gratitude, thanks, appreciation to all staff, especially to Clara, her Rotary cabin counselor, as well as the LITs, and others who I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting. While dropping off, I was able to see how engaging the staff were with each girl as they came onsite, making them feel comfortable right away. From the front gate staff, check-in staff, to the cafeteria staff, please convey my sincerest THANK YOU to everyone for providing such a wonderful experience to [my daughter]. She continues to thrive on memories created there. I did want to add that we really appreciated having the daily updates via newsletter, facebook & the website, and having the ability to communicate to our camper via e-mail helped assuage a bit of lingering anxiety on my part."
- Nina, camper parent
"[My son] had a wonderful time. He is showing us all the things he learned at camp. He also came back more obedient and loving.... What did you guys do to help him with that!!! He has a Scottish accent, too, from one of the counselors!"
- Jeanne, 1st time camper parent
"[My daughter] had a fantastic time! It’s her third year and she said it was the best year yet! She definitely wants to stay TWO weeks next year. She absolutely talked my ear off - filled me in on every little glorious detail — she talked non-stop from the Stonestown Y to home in
"Thanks for doing what you do. You guys do a great job. Our family has been through a lot recently and I'm glad my daughter finds places that are safe and her own, with caring and downright awesome young adult role models."
- Karen, camper parent and family camper
"I just wanted to let you know that I think it's so great that you have the photo site -- it's a great way to see what all of the kids are up to and what is happening day to day. Thanks so much!"
- Jenny, camper parent
"I am very impressed with the Info Guide!! And, from a parent perspective, registration has gone extremely smoothly and was SO easy this year! :)"
- Mary, camper parent
"Moreover, just to say that we have been to multiple camps including Camp Mather, Berkeley Tuolumne, etc., over the years, and by far, our kids and we most enjoy Jones Gulch! Thank you so much for all that you provide. Our family loves CJG and we hope to return again this fall!"
- Emily, Memorial Day Family Camp
"It was such a pleasure to spend the day at Camp on Saturday – I had a hard time leaving and enjoyed simply being outdoors in such a beautiful setting and of course in such good company. You are wonderful stewards of this amazing and invaluable resource. And so committed to making it accessible to people. I was impressed by one family camp group – they had such a good time last year that she got her church to participate. This year they’ve reserved 3 cabins."
- Cynthia, Open House visitor
"We've heard great things about Jones Gulch Camp. It will be Isabel's first sleepover camp. She's ready for it, and we like that it is close by. :-) Thank you!"
- Laura, new camper parent
“YMCA Camp Jones Gulch’s team building programs for middle schools is an excellent extension to their week at Outdoor Education. The program is well designed and the YMCA staff is experienced and professional.”
- Mark Nolan, Director, Outdoor and Environmental Education, San Mateo County Office of Education
"Thanks for all your hard work and great spirit. Great counselors, very well trained."
- Camper parent
"A very wholesome experience, my son was the youngest in his cabin but seemed to feel accepted. Said the food was great too!"
- Camper parent