Essential Documents

Camp Brochure

Detailed information on what CORE camp is all about.  Where are we going this year?  What is on the agenda.  Discover your National Park!

Camp Application

CORE camp is a great experience, however there are certain requirements that must be met before you pack your bags.  Click to see if you qualify.

Supply List

Sleeping bags, hiking shoes, hats, bug spray...what you need to survive CORE camp.  Be sure you check it twice not to forget anything.

Dear Parents and Students,

Please download the supply list and check it over to see if you have all of the required items.  If you do not have some of the items, please be sure that you contact me as soon as possible so that a loaner can be located before we leave.

Thank you for supporting this unique opportunity,

Laura Gallardo
CORE Academy Coordinator
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (909) 381-4295

Proposed Schedule

Activity is subject to park availability* 

Monday 

6:00am: Leave AVHS

Lunch at Manzanar National Monument

Mid Afternoon: Arrive at Yellow Pine Campground

Tuesday 

9:00am-3:00pm
Orientation and Job Training with Ranger.  Split into two groups and head out to worksites

Light Activities: Bridalveil Falls, Ansel Adams gallery

Campfire! Relaxation

Wednesday 

9:00am-3:00pm groups swap jobs and head to work site for day two!

Light activities: visitor center, wading Merced River


Relax and dinner at camp.   Dinner and campfire

Thursday 

Day trips to explore Yosemite:  Touolome Valley, Yosemite Falls, bike riding* in the valley, museums

Dinner at the lodge

Star Gazing with park astronomer* or moonbow hike

Friday 

Pack up and head back to AV. 
Lunch at Devilspostpile National Monument

Back to school about 9:00pm with dust on your shoes, experience on your resume and memories in your heart!