Conferences and Retreats

Camp Arroyo is the ideal place to hold your retreat, planning session, meeting, or gathering. We pride ourselves in offering a variety of program options that will fit your every need. Groups of all kinds can:

Meet in the comfort of our Dining Hall.
Build teamwork on our high ropes course and climbing wall.
Learn about the local flora and fauna on guided nature hikes.
Swim in the pool. (seasonally)
Tell stories, sing songs and eat s’mores around the campfire.
Simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Facilities

Dining Hall: This "green built" straw-bale building seats up to 150; CD/DVD/VHS player and LCD projector; 20´x20´ overhead screen; integrated interior/exterior sound system; ping pong, billiards and foosball tables; restrooms.
Amphitheater: Offering a spectacular view and seating for 200; CD/DVD/VHS player and sound system; LCD projector and laptop hook-ups; 17´ x 8´ screen; stage lights; campfire circle.
Cabins: 12 cabins with six sets of bunk beds, shower and bathroom, storage lockers, mud room, back porch overlooking the valley, picnic table and chairs (144-person total capacity).
Pool: Accommodates up to 70 people; two separate changing areas with showers and bathroom facilities; wheelchair accessible; staffed by certified lifeguards; open May 1 – October 15.
Sports: 40-foot climbing wall, ropes course (zip line with two elements leading to the platform, Islands in the Sky and the Leap of Faith) basketball and bocce ball courts.
Organic Garden, three open meadows and a nearby hiking trail: stroll, enjoy the scents and sights.

Dining
Meals at Camp Arroyo aren’t like any camp food you remember. From home-baked breads and fresh vegetables from our organic garden to creative soups and delectable desserts, diners often go back for seconds before they finish their first helping.

Our executive chef and kitchen staff can adjust for almost any need—vegetarian, allergies or just the desire to try something new. You can plan your meals from our menu and make special requests. We will do our best to accommodate your request. A fully stocked salad bar is available at lunch and dinner.

Location
Our close proximity to the Highway 580-680 corridors makes it easy for most people to get to Camp Arroyo within an hour from most Bay Area locations. Once here, you will feel a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area.

We look forward to hearing from you about setting up a retreat that will surpass your every need. Camp Arroyo is available for booking most weekends and some weekday from September to early June, but our calendar fills up quickly so don't delay. For more information, to schedule a tour or to book and event, contact Robert White at rwhite@ymcaeastbay.org or (925)371-8401 x33.