We provide respite care with weekend, and longer, events throughout the year. All of our Year-Round Program Events are exciting and enriching opportunities for campers and staff alike to experience the great outdoors with their friends, as well as enjoy the many beautiful parks & attractions of California and beyond!
Whether we are spending the weekend having fun at Camp Krem, or out and about on a trip, we focus on fun, community integration, education, and building independence and daily living skills.
During our overnights at Camp Krem Yosemite, activities include swimming, music, dance & movement, hiking, nature walks, stargazing, arts and crafts, themed events, movie nights, talent shows, games, animal care, gardening, cooking and baking, and more!
Year Round 2024
Day Trips:
Past day trips have included: sports games and events, concerts and music festivals, ice skating, movies, bowling, Disney on Ice, House of Air, the Exploratorium, California Academy of Sciences, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, pumpkin patches, museums, live theater and much more! Check out our “Schedule” to learn more about the day trips offered!
*Additional fees may apply.
Overnights:
Join us at Camp Krem Yosemite as we spend a weekend together! Past Overnight stays at Camp Krem Yosemite have included themed weekends like our Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Holiday Overnights, just to name a few. We engage in activities such as arts and crafts and sports and games and always spend the night enjoying fun evening activities together. The program offers a variety of experiences designed to foster independence, social skills, and a deep connection with nature. Check out our “Schedule” to learn more about the overnight adventures offered!
*Additional fees may apply.
Travel Trips:
We also offer longer travel trips several times each year, including a Spring Break trip and a winter snow trip. Past destinations included Mexico, Hawaii, San Diego, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Disneyland, Lake Tahoe, Apple Hill, and Yosemite.
*Additional fees mayapply.
October
• Oct 11-13: Halloween Overnight:
Come and celebrate Halloween with a weekend full of fun tricks and treats. We will get to pick a pumpkin at the local pumpkin patch, make spooky goodies, and much more. Also, don’t forget your costumes, as you will get to show them off in our big Halloween Party!
• Oct 18-21: Apple Hill Travel Trip:
Join us on a trip to Apple Hill, an old Camp Krem favorite. We will be tent camping in Placerville, and our days will be filled with all of the amazing activities that the orchards have to offer. We will eat delicious pie, walk through mazes, enjoy the beautiful Fall weather, and so much more! When we’re not enjoying the orchards at Apple Hill, we will have a wonderful time at the campsite playing mini golf, watching movies, and visiting the petting zoo.
• Oct 26: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Day Trip (9AM-5PM, meet at Depot Park, Santa Cruz):
We are heading to Santa Cruz to spend the day at the Beach Boardwalk enjoying rides, the beach, and each other’s company! We will meet at Depot Park (must be able to provide transportation to Depot Park, Santa Cruz) and make our way to the Boardwalk where we will spend the day together exploring and getting into the spooky spirit with Halloween activities!
November
• Nov 8-10: Thanksgiving Overnight:
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for all of our Camp friends and want to celebrate with you. Come as we enjoy our favorite camp activities and a big Thanksgiving feast!
• Nov 14-19: Vancouver, Canada:
Oh Camp Krem! Join us as we journey to Canada and spend time in another country! We will spend our days exploring the city of Vancouver, uncovering its hidden gems, and taking in the beautiful Fall scenery. (Passports are required for this trip)
• November 23: Creative Growth Art Making
(Day Trip 8:30AM-4:30PM, meet a MacArthur BART Station Parking Lot)
We are so excited to see our Creative Growth Art Center friends again for a fun day full of art and appreciation! We will meet at MacArthur BART Station Parking Lot (must be able to provide transportation to MacArthur BART) and head to Creative Growth where we will get the chance to express ourselves through different mediums and even have a chance to socialize with other artists! Our day will end at Lake Merritt where we will enjoy a beautiful stroll, checkout Lakeside Park Garden Center, and enjoy a picnic together with a small talent show and appreciation circle!
December
• Dec 6-8: Holiday Overnight:
Help us start this holiday season off right with a weekend full of holiday fun! Let’s deck the halls, decorate cookies, and maybe we will even get a surprise visit from a certain jolly fellow!
• Dec 12-17: Universal Studios:
It’s Grinchmas at Universal Studios! Join us as we celebrate the holiday season at one of our favorite theme parks. Let’s enjoy the festivities in front of Hogwarts Castle and have fun with the Grinch over at Whoville, all while getting to enjoy our favorite rides and shows at Universal!
• Dec 21: Holiday in the Park (10AM-6PM, meet at Guadalupe River Park, San Jose):
We are so excited to visit San Jose to enjoy Holiday in the Park at Plaza de Cesar Chavez! We will meet at Guadalupe River Park (must be able to provide transportation to this location) and head to Holiday in the Park where we will get the chance to explore the different exhibits, see performers, and make our way to the California Theatre to watch The Nutcracker Ballet!
January
• Jan: 3-5: Bay Days
We will be back in the Bay watching one of our favorite team (insert team) take on the (insert team). When we’re not in the cheering section we will also be exploring the San Francisco parks and local favorites!
• Jan 23-26: Snow Trip
It’s time to bundle up for our yearly snow trip! Join us as we stay in a cozy cabin, play in the snow, and sip on hot coco. We will be traveling to Bear Valley and enjoy a couple days of sledding!
Transportation
We offer bus transportation to and from Camp Krem Yosemite, from Pleasanton, for parents/guardians who do not wish to drive their camper to Camp Krem Yosemite. There is a transportation fee of $152.73 each way ($305.46 round-trip).
Camp Krem is vendored with the Regional Center system as an Out of Home Respite provider. If you qualify for OHR services, contact your Case Manager regarding Camp Krem events.
Regional Center Clients: If you are a Regional Center client with approved Out of Home Respite services, the Regional Center may pay the majority of Camp fees (up to $236.07/day for 1:3 supervision, up to $601/day for 1:1 supervision), as determined by CA DDS and the vendoring Regional Center.
If your Camp Krem event is funded by your Regional Center, you will only be charged a “Parent Share of Cost” for the enhanced experience (additional services and supplemental activities, above and beyond basic respite services).
Cancellation Policy:
Once your camper’s enrollment has been confirmed, you will have five days to notify us if you no longer wish for them to participate, without incurring a fee. Cancellations after that point will incur a fee of $250 for 1:1 supervision, and $150 for 1:3 supervision. Please see the COVID-19 exception to this policy, below.
COVID-19 Exception:
If your camper tests positive for or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19, or comes into contact with somebody who has tested positive, within ten days of their camp session, they will not be able to come to Camp. In this case, we will waive the cancellation fee and issue you a full refund, or work with you on getting your camper into a different camp session.
