About

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

Built in 2001 in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District and the Taylor Family Foundation, Camp Arroyo rambles over 138 acres in the Southern Livermore Valley. It was designed to live alongside nature, while ensuring visitors a comfortable stay. The buildings feature solar water heaters, radiant floor heating and reused building materials. The camp also boasts one of the largest straw bale buildings in the United States.

Students and campers who visit Camp Arroyo learn about preserving and protecting the environment, along with lessons in confidence, self-esteem and independence. Camp Arroyo also welcomes business retreats, conferences and youth groups.

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 2007, we served:  

• Children ages 1-5                  1%
• Youth ages 6-11                   65%
• Youth ages 12-17                   9%
• 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:

• The Taylor Family Foundation
• East Bay Regional Parks Foundation
• Alameda County Integrated Waste Management Authority & Recycling Board (StopWaste.org)

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

• James Choe, director, Outdoor Environmental Education
• Nicole Lucia, director, Food Services director
• Mary Repine, director, Marketing/Event & Group Bookings

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