About Camp Arroyo

Camp Arroyo is a beautiful residential camp serving children year-round as a place to explore, learn and grow in an ideal outdoor setting.  Nestled in the hills surrouding the 138-acre Del Valle Regional Wilderness in Livermore, California, the camp was formally opened in 2001 and serves thousands each year.  Owned by the East Bay Regional Park District, Camp Arroyo is operated in partnership with The Taylor Family Foundation and the YMCA of the East Bay.

During the summer months, and several weekends throughout the year, the camp is a haven for children with life threatening illnesses and their families to enjoy together, thanks to The Taylor Family Foundation, which funds camps that provide skilled staff and volunteers to create fun-filled, memorable experiences.  The YMCA of the East Bay is the operator of the camp year-round, offering programs, and weekend group rentals for retreats and events.  From September to June the YMCA directs an excellent outdoor educational experience that introduces 4th, 5th and 6th graders to important concepts about science, nature and sustainable living.  Both groups have decades of knowledge and experience managing the Camp's life changing experiences.  Camp Arroyo is one of 65 regional parks owned by the East Bay Regional Park District.

Just a few miles from downtown Livermore, Camp Arroyo is a world of its own among rolling hills, grassy meadows and open sky. Its environmentally friendly "green" design and innovative programs make this the Bay Area’s premier outdoor environmental education, conference and retreat center, visited by more than 6,000 people each year.

GOALS AND PLANS
Our master plan, created in partnership with the East Bay Regional Parks District and the Taylor Family Foundation, includes:

• Facility Development and Expansion
  • Create space for breakout groups
  • Build staff housing
  • Build additional camper cabins
  • Build a retreat lodge
• Trail Development
• Landscaping Improvements
• Expansion of Organic Garden

 WHO WE SERVE

In 2009, we served:  

• Children ages 1-5                  1%
• Youth ages 6-11                   64%
• Youth ages 12-17                 10%
• Young adults ages 18-29     5%
• Adults ages 30-54                19%
• Adults ages 55-64                  1%

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 FUNDING SOURCES
In addition to camp income and rental fees, our funding comes from: 

• East Bay Regional Parks Foundation

LEADERSHIP 

 “Having been a part of the YMCA since age 5, it had a significant impact in shaping me into the person I am today. It is an incredible privilege to have the opportunity to provide that same experience for others.” Bria Cartwright, Executive Director

Bria Cartwright started her career with the YMCA in 1989 as an office manager with the West Contra Costa YMCA. Over the next 10 years, she worked as program director, aquatics director, membership services director and associate executive director at three East Bay branches, before becoming executive director at the Hilltop Family YMCA. Since 2006, Bria has been the executive director of both Camp Arroyo and Camp Ravencliff. She has a B.A. in English Literature from UC Santa Cruz and a YMCA Senior Director Certification.

Senior Staff

• Bria Cartwright, Executive Director, YMCA Camping Services
• Angie Swank, Senior Program Director
• Melissa Laurie, Program Director
• Max Myers, Program Coordinator, Outdoor Environmental Education
• Nicole Lucia, Food Services Director
  
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