Sovereign Adventures in Joy.
Spectrum Adventure Team CampOut
Saturday, Apr 18 - Sunday, Apr 19
Anthony Chabot is the perfect Annua Team overnight camping trip of the season! Join for a day of outdoor immersion, night of campfire games and s'more!
Campout fee ask supports cost of food, supplies and staffing. Thank you.
Do you need camping gear?
TFS has a Gear Library to access camping equipment for free!
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PUT NAME ON EVERYTHING
ALL THINGS FIT IN/ON 1 BAG (accept chair)
sleeping bag
ground pad* (yoga mat/foam pad)
camp chair
headlight/flashlight*
extra batteries*
BPA free leakproof water bottle (recommend 32+ oz)
mess kit*: plate, bowl, cup, spoon, fork (put name on each item and in place in
mesh bag*
sponge (cut 1/2)*
*try Dollar Store!
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1 short sleeve shirts
1 long sleeve shirts
1 cargo/long pants (not jeans)
sneakers/hiking shoes only
sweatshirt/hoodie
jacket
hat w/brim
cap
Toiletries (toothbrush & paste, deodorant, soap, durag/bonnets)
Moon cycle care
Sunscreen
Bug net
Bug Spray
Afterbite
Small 1st aid kit
emergency toilet paper/wipes (small ziplock)
Allergy Care (wet washcloths in zip lock bags, allergy medication, headache care)
RX - please label
Hand sanitizer
Environment friendly soap (Dr. Bronners, Camp Suds)
2 Lg ziplock zip bags
2 quart size zip bags
1 large trash bag
-Do not bring electric toothbrushes
-Small travel size
-Ziplock anything w/a scent
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Yoga Mat
Journal / Pen
Reading book
Dryer lint
Do Not Bring
Cellphones/earphones (serious, leave w/ parents)
Makeup/perfume
Important stuffys/big items
Tchotchkes/little toys/micro plastics
What to Expect
Our Annual Team Campout is an intentional bonding space for new and seasoned team members. In the beautiful setting of Anthony Chabot Regional Park, our rooted Each One, Teach One philosophy is in full affect through teambuilding, camp life and community.
Amenities -
Site drop off
Group Campsite
Tent camping
Bathrooms / flush toilets
Open campfire
All Spectrum Adventure Team Members
Date(s)
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Time
2:00p - 10:00am
Location:
Anthony Chabot Campground Site #: 024 in Loop C 9999 Redwood Road Castro Valley, CA 94546
Take motion sickness medication before leaving Oakland. Higher elevation and windy roads.
Camping Supplies Check List
Community Camping Rhythms
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Campers ease into community with team development games, creative prompts, and a welcome circle to set the tone.
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Camp Set Up : 3:30p
Taking time to set up tents and camp life is easy when working together to build shelter, and fire, and a delicious meal.
Nature Immersion : 5p
Find peace in exploration, meditation, dancing or creation with personal time to ground and center in nature. This is your time to breathe and connect.
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Dinner : 6p
Camp cooking together is fun and full of teachable moments. Let’s break bread and enjoy smores.
7p Parent pick up at campsite - if not camping overnight
Campfire Showcase : 8p
Join in for a night of stories, skits, laughter around the campfires sets lifetime memories of collective community and collaboration.
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Settle into sleeping bag, land into the earth for a beautiful rest under the stars.
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Rise gently with the morning birds. Take a meditation walk or join in the yoga circle to rise gently in nature.
8a Breakfast / Clean up
9:30a Morning Activity
10:30a Camp Strike
11:30a Closing Circle
12p - 1p Parent Pick up
Where to Find Us
37°45'33.6"N 122°06'18.2"W
There are several access points to Anthony Chabot Regional Park on Redwood Road in Oakland. From I-580 westbound in Castro Valley, take the Redwood Road exit. At Redwood Road, turn right. (From I-580 eastbound, take the Redwood Road exit and turn left at Redwood.) After about two miles on Redwood you will first come to Proctor Staging Area, then the Redwood Golf Course, both on the left. Another few miles will bring you to Marciel Gate at Marciel Road. This is a hiking and equestrian staging area, and Marciel Road leads to a group camping area, and the Chabot Family Campground.
At front gate: Inform ranger you are dropping a child to camp at the Group Campsite and will not be staying. Campsite reservation is under: Emily Taylor/Reservation No. 2-38974241
Travel Tips
1+ hr from Oakland
Download directions - cell range may not register!
Gas/charge auto before leaving
Take motion sickness medication
Bring water / sickness bags (jic)