Yosemite Labor Day Trip
September 4-7, 2020

Camp & Hike in Yosemite while learning how to build an Adventure Ministry

This is a special Labor Day Weekend camping trip in Yosemite Valley designed to give church leaders time with Adventure Ministry expert, Greg Weisman, and some of the amazing Bayside Adventure Sports volunteer staff. The purpose is to build friendships and discuss how to build a church-based Adventure Sports Ministry.  
 
This is a unique opportunity for about 20 people as we have 5 campsites reserved in the iconic Upper Pines Campground. Registrations are open for individuals or small teams from churches that are interested in Adventure Ministries. Campsites are designed for about six people sharing bear bin space. There is room for a couple of RVs or Trailers if there are several people staying together in them. Mainly this is a tent camping trip.  

COST: $339/person. Group discount available if sharing tents.
Half Dome Add-On Option to stay through Wednesday, September 9th for a guided hike up Half Dome - additional $199/person (limited to 6 people) 
Registration is currently on waitlist option until we confirm Yosemite Park will be open in September. Your card will not be charged until we know the trip is a "go".
 
MEALS:  We will do breakfasts and dinners together, sharing in the preparation and clean-up. 
Each person/group is responsible for their own lunches & snacks. We will work on the menu together once registration is filled. We are anticipating that some of those coming will be gifted in the camp cooking skills so we will work with those people in preparing the menu.
 

BAS/G1 Outdoors WILL PROVIDE:
  • Campsites in Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park
  • A 10x10 canopy for each campsite
  • Firewood, axe, lighter fluid for the community campfire
  • Propane Fire Ring for a morning fire to sit around (wood campfires not allowed in Yosemite Valley in the mornings)
  • Camping Chairs for around the campfire
  • Tables and Chairs for Breakfast & Dinner at the Base Camp
  • Cooking Stoves, pots, pans, Coolers, fuel for preparing breakfasts & dinners
  • Lanterns for campsites
  • Trail maps, books and other resources about Yosemite
  • Extra storage space in an enclosed trailer for that which doesn’t fit in bear bins​ ​
NOT INCLUDED: ​
  • Camping Equipment (some loaner equipment available like tents, tarps, lanterns, stoves, pots/pans, etc. but these must be requested through Greg in advance)
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Note: Pets and alcohol are not permitted on BAS events. ​
What To Bring:
1. If you are flying in:
  • BAS has plenty of extra 3-person & 4-person tents, camping stoves, lanterns, camping chairs, available for use for those who don’t want to bring a tent on the flight.
  • Camping Clothing, planning for lows during the nights & early mornings in the high 40’s, and highs during the days about 80.
  • Gear for day hikes and bike rides, including a daypack, water reservoir, trail snacks, hiking shoes, cycling clothing, sunscreen, rain shell, etc.
  • Essential personal camping gear that is easy to bring on the flight, including sleeping bag, pad, headlamp, reusable water bottle, coffee mug, etc. We don’t use any single use plastic plates, cups, or utensils as part of our commitment to protecting God’s creation. It does mean washing dishes, a small price to pay.
2. If you are driving in:
  • Everything listed for those flying in plus tent, camping chairs, lanterns, etc.
3. Need to borrow something? If you don’t have space to bring some basic camping gear, let Greg know as BAS has a pretty good supply of gear and resources

OTHER DETAILS:​
  • We have campsites in Upper Pines for this trip.
  • People will be in their own tents.  
  • There is only room for two vehicles to be parked at each campsite - all others will be parked close by in overflow parking.  
  • NOTE:  There is a $35 per car National Park Entrance Fee to get into Yosemite National Park that is good for one week.  BAS cannot organize carpools but you can!  Just put a note on Meetup that you would like to carpool and connect with others. ​

​Questions? Email camping@baysideadventuresports.com

Anticipated Schedule

Friday, September 4
12:00pm Arrive in Yosemite National Park anytime, check in at our Base Camp after 2pm.
  •  Introductions, set up camp, flexible schedule for seeing Yosemite Valley
  • Greg & Volunteers available to assist in either setting up or tours of the Valley
5:00pm Begin Dinner Prep
6:00pm Dinner together – Personal Introductions and Church overviews
6:30pm Optional Evening Bike Ride around the Valley (note: Sunset 7:14pm)
7:15pm Campfire Gathering Discussion: “Why an Adventure Ministry?” & “The Vision for G1 Outdoors”
9:15pm Bedtime

Saturday, September 5
Note: Sunrise 6:30am
6:00am Coffee available around the gas campfire pit
7:00am Breakfast & Morning Devotional
8:00am Options for the Day
  • Hike Upper Yosemite Falls Trail
  • Bicycle Tour of Yosemite Valley
  • Free Time?
5:00pm Begin Dinner Prep
6:00pm Dinner together
6:30pm Optional Evening Bike Ride around the Valley
7:15pm Campfire Gathering Discussion, “Steps to Launching an Adventure Ministry part 1”
9:15pm Bedtime

Sunday, September 6
6:00am Coffee available around the gas campfire pit
7:00am Breakfast &; Morning Devotional
8:00am Options for the Day
  • Hike up 4 Mile Trail, down the Panarama Trail
  • Bicycle Tour of Yosemite Valley
  • Free Time?
5:00pm Begin Dinner Prep
6:00pm Dinner together
7:15pm Campfire Gathering Discussion, “Steps to Launching an Adventure Ministry part 2 ”
9:15pm Bedtime

Monday, September 7
6:00am Coffee available around the gas campfire pit
7:00am Breakfast & Morning Devotional
8:00am Pack up (must be out of campsites by noon)
9:45am Optional Hike to Sierra Point (2 hours)
12:00pm Be out of our campsites on our way home