The 2015 Camp Mather summer lottery applications are now closed. We received over 1,800 applications and will be busy over the next month setting up the summer rental reservations. We expect to mail out reservations by March 13th and will be sure to have them to you before Summer Day Camp registration opens on March 21st. We ask for your patience while we complete this tedious process! If you haven’t heard from us by March 18th, feel free to contact us after that date.
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Camp Mather Lottery – Now Closed
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2015 Camp Mather Senior Get-A-Way
Adult’s Senior Get-A-Way to Camp Mather 2015 (click this title to see flyer)
August 16-20, 2015
(Sunday-Thursday)
Relax and play on a four-night nature adventure. You will be staying in a cozy cabin with
electricity and furnished with beds, dressers, chairs, and a picnic table. Participants bring your own bedding (such as a sleeping bag), towels, etc. Upon acceptance into camp, you will want to attend camp orientation to learn more details about camp. The bathrooms and showers are located in well-lit bathhouses, a short walk from your cabin. Our meals will be served cafeteria style with a separate fresh salad bar and refreshment bars in our historic dining hall. Staff will provide daily activities such as crafts, hikes, water aerobics as well as fun evening activities such as movies, talent shows, informative lectures and campfires. You are allowed 3 items of luggage (1 carry-on, 1 soft suitcase/duffle/or closable bag, and one sleeping bag) if traveling on a bus. Registered participants are invited to attend a pre-camp Camp Orientation to learn more details about Camp Mather.
THEME: “Party Like It’s 1915” – 100th Anniversary of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
FEES:
SF Residents: $278 / Non-Residents: $312
REGISTRATION:
In-person registration begins Tuesday, April 21 to Saturday, April 25 10am to 2pm
In Person Registration ONLY (You must be present to register) at the Golden Gate Senior Center Front Office- 6106 Fulton Ave. @ 37th Ave, SF, CA 94121
PICK UP/DROP OFF BUS SITES:
Wawona Clubhouse & Golden Gate Park Senior Center
For those who are unable to drive to Camp Mather, we offer the freedom to travel in the safety and comfort of a bus, while reducing our carbon footprint. We will also take a day trip on the bus to Yosemite National Park to enjoy this beautiful natural wonder.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you are signing up as an individual without listing a roommate’s name, then you will be placed with another independent cabin partner of the same gender. All cabins will be occupied by at least two campers. No exceptions. The elevation up at Camp Mather is 4,600 feet. The August Session can accommodate 200 campers.
REFUND POLICY
If you cancel your registration 30 days prior to the session, there will be a 20% withdrawal fee, plus a $10 refund fee (per person). If you cancel your registration less than 30 days prior to the session, there will be NO REFUNDS.
For further information contact Katherine Hill, Citywide Senior Services Coordinator
(415) 518-7725
katherine.hill@sfgov.org
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Camp Mather 2016 – UPDATES!
Lottery Registration Opens Jan 4!
Check out all the important info for 2016, then register for the lottery at sfreconline.org.
New Check-in Day
Starting this summer, check-in for each week of camp will be on Sunday at 1pm and check-out will remain Saturday at 10am.
Our goal is to make the camp experience better for our campers. With the extra day, staff will now have longer than the current 3-hour turn-around time on cabin and bath house cleaning and preparation. This should allow our new campers to have cleaner cabins and bath houses. Direct service staff who currently have to provide programming every day will now have a chance for a day off, thereby a
allowing them an opportunity to reset, train, rest, and be ready for the next week of campers.
We want our customers to receive the best services from the best staff. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an excellent vacation!
Barnes Mather Corral
A huge thank you and good luck to the Barnes Family, who after 86 years providing trail and hay rides at Camp Mather, are hanging up their saddles.
SF Rec & Park will miss the dedication and expertise of the Barnes family and they will be truly missed. We hope to find another partner who can run the corral and follow in the Barnes’ footsteps.
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Senior (August Get-Away) at Camp Mather
Summer Of Love theme
AUGUST 14 – 18, 2016 (Sunday-Thursday)
REGISTRATION
In person Lottery Registration: April 18 – 23 – from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Golden Gate Senior Center, 6101 Fulton Avenue @ 37th Avenue, SF CA 94121
(LOTTERY HELD AFTER APRIL 23RD)
Fees: SF Resident $298 Non-Resident: $329
Before registering, please think about the following:
- If you are signing up as an individual without listing a roommate’s name, you will be placed with another independent cabin partner of the same gender.
- All cabins are occupied by at least two campers. No exceptions.
- It is necessary to be ambulatory since the terrain is uneven.
- The elevation at Camp Mather is 4,600 feet.
- Meals will be served cafeteria style; staff provides daily activities.
- You are allowed 3 items of luggage if traveling on a bus (1 carry-on, 1 soft suitcase/duffle/closable bag and one sleeping bag).
Refund Policy:
If you withdraw your registration 30 days prior to the session, the withdrawal fee will be 20% of fee per person. If you cancel your registration less than 30 days prior to the session, there will be NO REFUNDS.
Required Documents to bring at time of Registration:
- Proof of age – 55 and above
- Driver’s License / Identification card
- Medical Information and Emergency Contact Information
- Proof of SF Residency
- Choosing to bring a caretaker up to camp? Caretaker must provide a doctor’s note and register like every other camper. (Caretakers are adults who will stay with you in your cabin and take care of your needs to ensure that you have a safe vacation; their presence allows you to enjoy the camp experience which you could not do otherwise.)
- Buses will depart from the Golden Gate Park Senior Center + Wawona @ 20th Avenue
- This year we only accept CHECKS made payable to SFRPD.
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A Country Western Celebration Honoring the Barnes Family
The Friends of Camp Mather in conjunction with SF Rec & Park and the SFPUC invite you to this very special event honoring the Barnes Family for their 86 years of service to the Camp Mather corral. There will be a silent and live auction, raffle tickets for the 2017 Group Prize, in addition to wine, beer, soft drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a live band.
Tickets are $50 per person and include wine or beer tickets and food. Tickets limited.
The proceeds from the event go to Camp Mather.
Click here campmather.com for tickets and information.
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Camp Mather Inclusion Week 2017–registration now open!
You’re Invited!
At Recreation and Parks we believe that everyone should get out and play–Including at Camp Mather!
When is Inclusion Week?
Inclusion Week is the first week of camp, May 28-June 3, 2017
Click the following link to read the Golden Gate Mothers Group Mather article
How do I get more information and register?
Go to http://sfrecpark.org/destination/camp-mather/ for more information.
Go to http://www.sfrecpark.org/registration to register.
For reservation questions:
Carmelita Rogers at matherreservations@sfgov.org
or 415-831-2715
For questions about Inclusion Week:
Contact us at RPDTR@sfgov.org or 415-206-1546
To download/print the Inclusion Week flier:
Inclusion Week flier
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It’s Not Too Early to Think About Summer: 2017 Camp Mather Lottery
Registration for the 2017 Camp Mather Lottery ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 3.
New Registration System!
In August, we launched our new registration system for classes, swim passes and memberships, and Camp Mather lottery registrations.
If you haven’t already, please set up a new account today at sfrecpark.org/register.
For more information, email matherreservations@sfgov.org or call (415) 831-2715.
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Senior Mather Get-Away
Register for the Senior Mather Get-Away Lottery starting March 6 and closing on March 17th. Enjoy a 4-night, 5-day get-away at our glorious Camp Mather. Click HERE for more information. Continue reading
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Senior Get-A-Way to CAMP MATHER
Get ready, because the Senior Get-A-Way to Camp Mather is almost here! The online Lottery Registration begins on Monday, February 26-Saturday, March 3. For more information, please see the attached flyer: CAMP MATHER FLYER 2018. Continue reading
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Camp Mather Lottery Registration Opens January 5, 2018
The lottery for weekly Camp Mather 2018 begins on Friday, January 5 at 10 a.m. and closes on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Plan your summer family getaway with SF Recreation and Parks! To upload your proof of San Francisco Residency, please use this link. For more information or to register, click HERE. Continue reading
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Camp Mather Reservations Available for Week 1
We still have some 2-person, 5-person, and 6-person cabins and some tent sites available for the first week of Family Camp Mather, June 3-9.
If you missed the lottery registration or are on a waiting list, now’s your chance to grab a spot this summer!
To reserve, email your reservation request to matherreservations@sfgov.org. We require an email so we have a time and date of the request. These open reservations will be filled on a first come-first served basis.
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Camp Mather Update- July 27, 2018
The following is a status update for Camp Mather and the Ferguson Fire, dated July 27, 2018.
- Camp Mather is currently open and safe.
- We are continuing to monitor air quality, which varies throughout the day, and adjusting camp activities accordingly. While it is safe to be active outside, sensitive groups such as children, seniors, and people with heart and respiratory issues should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and take breaks in their physical activity.
- The Recreation and Parks Department and Camp Mather staff are in constant contact with officials from the Tuolumne County public safety and emergency management agencies, Cal Fire, the U.S. Forest Service, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, the Public Utilities Commission, the San Francisco Fire Department and the San Francisco Department of Public Health. We are providing our campers with up-to-the-minute updates on air quality, fire containment, and acreage burned.
- Because the safety of our campers is paramount, we will enact our evacuation plan at the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s first evacuation advisory or if health officials determine the air quality may be detrimental to the health of campers and staff.
- Campers who cancel due to fire concerns will receive a refund.
For more information, please call the Camp Mather phone line at (415) 831-2715, or email matherreservations@sfgov.org.
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2019 Camp Mather Application Process Update
Applications open on December 10th and close on January 13th for Summer of 2019.
As you have probably heard, we had to close Camp Mather this past summer due to poor air quality created by the Ferguson fire. It was a hard decision but this unforeseen interference to our Camp season was grounded in our efforts to ensure the health and safety of both campers and staff.
This closure forced us to cancel over 400 families’ reservations. As a result of these last-minute cancellations, we offered those families a priority reservation opportunity in October. This has left us with fewer spots available for the regular lottery.
We are also changing the application process for this year. You will now register for the lottery using this link: https://fs7.formsite.com/adonnelly/CampMather2019/index.html
This form includes a requirement that SF Resident applicants upload a copy of their driver’s license and a current property tax bill or utility bill in order to qualify for the resident lottery.
Due to the complexity in providing these guaranteed reservations, and the limited number of available slots this year, we are not able to accommodate group requests. If you want to go the same week as another family, please pick the same week choices in the same order, which will give you a better chance of being placed in the same week.
You will not be required to pay at $100 registration fee at the time of application. However, if you receive a reservation, you will need to pay the $200 deposit to confirm your reservation, no later than April 1. You can view the updated information on applying for the lottery and reservation rules at sfrecpark.org/campmather.
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Senior Mather Get-Away for Summer 2019
Senior Mather Get Away 2019
Don’t worry, you’re early!
- Registration for the Senior Mather Get-Away for the Summer of 2019 will take place in March of 2019.
- If you had a reservation for the Senior Mather Get-Away in 2018, but could not attend due to the Ferguson Fire, you will be contacted in February / March 2019 regarding priority registration.
- Senior Mather Get-Away for the Summer of 2019 will be the week of August 18, 2019.
For more information, please contact katherine.villasin@sfgov.org.
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Camp Mather Lottery Results 2019
2019 Camp Mather lottery results will be released in the first week of March 2019.
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Senior Get-A-Way to Camp Mather
SAN FRANCISCO – Due to senior week being cancelled last year because of the Paradise fire, all those registered will get the cabin they were assigned from 2018. Please, note that everyone including those who registered last year must still register online and make payment during the lottery period.
Dates: August 18-22, 2019
ONLINE LOTTERY REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Fees: SF Residents: $323 Non-Residents: $362
Theme: Mardi Gras Course# 21086
Lottery registration online will begin at:
- 10AM on Monday, April 1 and end at midnight on Friday, April 19
- Registration website: www.sfrecpark.org/register (log into your existing account)
- If you prefer to register in-person, please make an appointment by calling
415-518-7725 from 9-4PM/MON-FRI (6101 Fulton St. @ 37th Ave, SF, CA 94121)
✓ Full payment required to register into camp online
✓ Credit cards accepted online AND checks only accepted in-person
✓ Refunds will be returned in full if not selected from the lottery
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Camp Mather Lottery Application Process for Summer 2020
The Camp Mather Lottery Application opens on December 2 and closes on January 5!
Apply online starting December 2nd at sfrecpark.org/register. One application per household.
SF Residents will also need to submit proof of residency by 1/5/20 to be included in the SF Resident Lottery.
This year we have some changes to our payment due dates so please click the calendar below and read Important Dates and Changes information.
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