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5th Annual Courtney's Day of Service: Volunteering at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

 

Please join us on Sunday April 23, 2017 for the Fifth Annual Courtney’s Day of Service, an afternoon of volunteering and/or outdoor enjoyment and recreation the YMCA Jones Gulch outdoor and environmental science camp. In tribute of Courtney, many of us will gather together to contribute our time and energy towards improving a place that Courtney absolutely adored!  

THIS YEAR WILL BE THE KID-FRIENDLIEST YEAR OF ALL!  We'll be learning some dedicated kids activities for your little kiddos to enjoy nature and learn about our environment. (free baby sitting anyone?)

In past years, over 60 volunteers built and painted new picnic tables; installed a giant chess/checkers board; replaced an ailing foot-bridge; refreshed the picnic area and archery range; laid the foundation for a knot-tying wall; and restored the Loon Trail, Old Toyon Trail, Vista Trail, and—closest to our hearts—Coral’s Way.  All this while enjoying a beautiful afternoon in the redwoods with good friends.  

Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017

Timing:  Arrive between 9:30 and 10:00 AM to start our project right at 10:00.We will break for lunch at approximately 12:00 noon.After lunch, work will continue until 2:00 to 2:30 PM.

We will provide:

• All necessary tools and materials, including work gloves and eye protection.
• Lunch
• Water (bring your own bottle!)
• First Aid supplies
• Extra sunscreen
• Note: There’s no cell service at Camp Jones Gulch!

What-to-Bring:

• Bring your COURTNEY'S DAY OF SERVICE LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT from a previous year
• Wear long durable pants that they can get dirty (e.g. jeans).
• Dress in layers
• Hats and sunglasses are recommended.
• Reusable Water bottles.    
• If desired, volunteers may bring their own work gloves and tools.

Directions to YMCA Camp Jones Gulch:
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch11000 Pescadero RdLa Honda, CA 94020 From Highway 280 take the Woodside Road exit (State Highway 84) west toward Woodside (0.1 miles). Stay on this road through the town of Woodside, crossing Hiway 35 (Skyline Blvd) in the town of Sky Londa, and then approximately 8 miles to La Honda. Go one mile past the town of La Honda and take a left at Pescadero Road, after approximately 1 mile there is a sharp right bend, follow the bend to stay on Pescadero Road and follow signs to YMCA Camp Jones Gulch. The camp will be on your left, about four miles down Pescadero Road. Turn left onto Jones Gulch road into main camp, then left onto Hilltop Road towards the Indian Bowl. Park at the Indian Bowl. Click here for an online printable map.