1. How do I sign up a child?
2. What age group of kids does TYM serve?
3. Where is TYM camp located?
4. What kind of training does TYM provide their volunteers?
5. Does TYM charge anything to the foster parents?
6. What do the children need to bring to camp?
7. How long are the summer camps?
8. Are there guidelines for children at summer camp?
1. How do I sign up a child?
Please contact Marilyn at 408-719-9125 to receive the appropriate paperwork.
2. What age group of kids does TYM serve?
TYM serves children ages 8-18 years. Our 8-12 year olds attend a 5-day camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Our teens participate in a 5-day backpacking trip, which take place in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. All camps and back packing trips are gender specific.
3. Where is TYM camp located?
TYM operates a camp for kids 8–12 years old near Pescadero, CA. We offer several 5-day sessions during the summer months. Call for directions to camp. 408-719-9125.
4. What kind of training does TYM provide their volunteers?
We require all our volunteers attend a volunteer training that prepares them to handle potential difficult situations. We require all our volunteers be fingerprinted prior to working with our children.
5. Does TYM charge anything to foster parents?
All TYM functions including summer camp and year-round follow up are offered free of charge to our children.
6. What do the children need to bring to camp?
Camper Pack List (ages 8-12)
1 pair of extra tennis shoes
1 pair of sandals for pool (optional)
3-4 pair socks
Underwear (number personal choice)
1 Swimsuit
2-3 pair shorts
2 pair long pants (evenings at camp can be very cool)
2-3 T-shirts
1 long-sleeve T-shirt
1 sweatshirt/sweater
1 warm Jacket
Warm hat & gloves (optional)
1 sun visor/cap
Personal care items (toothbrush, toothpaste) There are no showers at TYM camp and no need to bring shampoo/conditioner/soap.
1 flashlight and extra batteries
1 towel
Pillow (optional)
Bug Repellent*
Sunscreen*
Sleeping Bag*
Sleeping Pad*
*TYM provides if your camper does not have.
** PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CAMP:
cell phones
mp3 players, CD Players, radios
valuables and or jewelry
money
Teen Pack List
1 pair of spare shoes, closed toe sandals or light weight tennis shoes
3-4 pair socks and liners
Underwear (number personal choice)
1 Swimsuit
1-2 sports bra women hikers
1 pair shorts, nylon dries faster than cotton
1 pair long pants (NO jeans)
2-3 T-shirts, nylon dries faster than cotton
1 long-sleeve shirt*
1 light sweater or fleece*
1 pair Fleece Pants*
1 Fleece Jacket*
1 Waterproof jacket or poncho*
Thermal under layer top & bottom*
Warm hat & gloves
1 sun visor/cap
Personal care items (travel size is best)
Travel size packet of Wet Wipes
Prescriptions
Lip protection
Sunscreen
1 very small flashlight and extra batteries/bulb
Sunglasses
Bug Repellent*
Small bible (Optional)
Pen and small notepad
Camera (Optional)
*TYM provides the following items for the backpacking trip. TYM provides the following items: Sleeping bag,
Sleeping pad, eating utensils, water bottle, backpack.
** PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CAMP:
cell phones
mp3 players, CD Players, radios
valuables and or jewelry
money
7. How long are the summer camps?
All summer camps are five days long, beginning on a Tuesday and finishing on Saturday afternoon.
8. Are there guidelines for children at summer camp?
Teen Guidelines For Backpacking
No cell phones
No radios, cassettes, mp3 players or CD players on the trail
No vulgar language or blasphemy
No smoking or use of alcohol/drugs
No littering
Respect for all leaders and all teens
Valuables and jewelry should be left behind