Be a part of the exclusive Volunteer In the Park (VIP) club while enjoying the scenic beauty of one of America's premier National Parks for a weekend of camping, cookouts, caching (OK, it's Virtual and Earthcaching Only& a couple WherIgos), and a day of moderate manual labor.
Yosemite
Summer CITO/VIP Weekend
July
22,23,24 2016
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That's right. 3days 2nights in BEAUTIFUL YOSEMITE Along with the group site, participants will also have the use of a free park pass for the weekend of the Event. So what's so whats thee catch? In exchange for the group site and the park pass, you will be asked to spend one day performing some menial labor(cleaning Firepits)Easy to help make Yosemite a nicer place for everyone. |
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Where:
This year we will be in Bridalveil creek Group campground Tent
Camping Only, and No RV's .
Make sure you check back here before you come for any updates
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When:
You can arrive as early as July 22 (Friday). The work part of this Event will take place on Saturday, You can stay longer if you like you will have to find you own campsites though . Plan on some hot and dirty work. Dress appropriately, and bring lots of water, some food and Clothes you can get dirty. You will be at 7000-8000ft it can get cool at night and warm in the day. |
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What: Stooping, bending and picking up stuff will be involved, but there is usually ample opportunity for breaks to hydrate or answer the call of nature.
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Bear
Facts: Yosemite has a bear problem. No doubt about it. All campsites in Yosemite are equipped with large metal boxes for food storage. You will be warned at the entrance station that ALL food must go in these boxes. Bears can make pretty easy work of just about every model of car. Don't take any chances; use the boxes. |
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Equipment:
The Park Service will provide all the tools necessary for the project. You'll be responsible for getting yourself to the worksite, all your camping necessities, and food. Showers are available in the valley at curry village or house keeping.. There are flush toilets and running water. |
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Bridalveil Creek Campground is a first come first served campground. Reservations are not accepted. There are 110 individual campsites at Bridalveil Creek.if you want to stay extra nights Each campsite can hold up to 6 people and costs $18 per night. Groceries are at Wowona (small store) or 45 minutes away at Yosemite Village. Glacier Point is about 18 minutes away along the Glacier Point Road to the east.
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Come join us we always have a good time!
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Go here for the Map and park passhttp://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bvcamp.htm
Go here for the Park Pass and children release and map its ready now visit link
