Sovereign Adventures in Joy.
Brown Girls Climbing Team CampOut
Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29
*if paid for the cancelled Fall 2025 trip, payment is not required for this event.
Do you need camping gear?
BGC 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 first all-teams campout is an intentional bonding space for new and seasoned team members. In the beautiful setting of Mount Diablo State 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 Brown Girls Climbing Team (current) members
Date(s)
March 28 - March 29
Time
2:00p - 12:00p
Location:
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
North Gate Access (Walnut Creek): 1300 North Gate Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Often preferred for access from the north and a slightly less nerve-wracking drive.
Mount Diablo State Park
Mount Diablo Group Campsites
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/Brown Girls Climbing Group Campsite #GBND Confirmation 27113255
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)
South Gate Access (Danville): 2699 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd, Blackhawk, CA 94506
Best for accessing the Rock City area and closer for visitors arriving via Highway 680