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News relating to Camp Mather throughout the year.

Packing Advice from Friends of Camp Mather

5/25/2022

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Friends,
The first week of Camp Mather is coming fast! This week’s warm weather in the Bay Area has us daydreaming about a lazy afternoon on the grass lawn or floating in Birch Lake. Oh, wait...! Did we remember to pack the floaties and sunscreen? Fret not. We’ve got you covered with helpful packing advice.

Updated Camp Mather packing list:
Whether you’re an old hand or a first-time camper, it can be a scramble to get ready for a week up at Camp Mather. Fortunately, we’ve assembled a list of suggested items to pack that will help you relax. And this year, it’s all packaged up in a handy, printable Friends of Camp Mather packing list that you can download. Be sure to check it out!

Camp Mather General Store has you covered:
Don't panic if you forget something. All manner of essential items, from sundries to snacks to wine and beer are available at the Camp Mather General Store. The store is operated by the Friends of Camp Mather for the enjoyment of campers. All profits support our mission and the improvement of Camp.

P.S.
Speaking of being prepared as your week approaches, be sure to check out the San Francisco Recreation and Parks department web site for any late news and updated information about this summer's Camp procedures and policies.
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Now Hiring: We Want You for the Camp Mather General Store!

2/28/2022

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The Camp Mather General Store is located on-site at Camp Mather at the intersection of Evergreen Road and Hetch Hetchy Road, a one-hour drive to Yosemite Valley. The store stocks a variety of food, drinks, and sundry items the guests and staff may need at camp, as well as serving tourists staying nearby or passing through on their way to Hetch Hetchy. The General Store has a large deck and an active soda fountain featuring ice cream cones, milkshakes, floats, and many other treats.

The General Store manager is recruiting candidates who'd like to serve as store clerks during the Summer 2022 camp season. Duties include customer service, cashiering, record keeping, inventory tasks from ordering to display, soda fountain tasks, cleaning including janitorial, store opening/closing, and other duties as assigned while maintaining a safe work environment.

Store Clerk positions are seasonal May 15 through mid- September, non-exempt full time (30-40 hrs. a week). The shifts may be up to 6 days a week, day, night, holidays, and weekends. Compensation is $17/hr with free room and board at Camp.

If you're interested, please download and review the attached job description for full details and complete the attached application form.

Email your cover letter, resume, and completed application form to: store manager Claudia Reinhart at rockgarden13@hotmail.com, and please CC the Friends of Camp Mather at focm@campmather.org. Interviews will be conducted on or about April 1, 2022. Please see the application form to request a time slot for the interview.

Please direct any questions to Claudia Reinhart at rockgarden13@hotmail.com.

​Camp Mather General Store is operated by the Friends of Camp Mather, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Its mission is to support the programs and the environment of Camp Mather; all profits go back into camp. The store is open seven days a week and has a staff of seven.

The Friends of Camp Mather is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Summer 2022 Mather T-Shirt Design Contest

1/3/2022

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We're excited at the prospect of returning to Camp Mather this summer. And in that spirit, we are once again calling on all artists and aspiring designers to help us imagine the annual Camp Mather.

  • Do you have a creative idea for a t-shirt design inspired by Camp Mather?
  • Would you like to see your great design worn by hundreds of campers?
  • Does the idea of your design accented with a bit of camp dirt or splashed with colorful tie-dye fill you with joy?
  • Is the chance to win $100 and a free t-shirt the icing on the cake?

If your answer is yes, we want to see your design!

Please email your design by February 15, 2022, to focm@campmather.org for consideration.

Some technical nitty-gritty: Designs must be submitted as a high-quality digital image file, such as an Illustrator, EPS, SVG, or other vector format file. Also, remember that your design will need to be silk-screened onto a colored t-shirt, so clear, bold lines work best. Shading and color make images more difficult to use. 

All proceeds from the shirt sales will benefit Friends of Camp Mather. We can’t wait to see your design!
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Giving Tuesday

11/30/2021

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Friends,

Camp Mather is scheduled to reopen next summer, but we need your help today.

This winter, Friends of Camp Mather already is preparing and working to help Camp and its users. From big expenses like a brand-new sports court, to ongoing needs such as naturalist supplies, to cabin comforts such as a new dresser or mattress... these are just some of the ways the work of Friends of Camp Mather supports and enhances the Camp experience.

But none of this is possible without the generosity of supporters like you, because Friends of Camp Mather relies on donations from campers and the community to do our work. Funds raised by Friends of Camp Mather go right back to Camp — with practically zero overhead and an all-volunteer Board of Directors and staff, your gift will be put to great use.

This Giving Tuesday and beyond, consider making a donation to Friends of Camp Mather. Whether you are able to make a one-time gift of $35, $65, or $125 — or an ongoing pledge every month — your contribution is a vital part of  improving the Mather experience for everyone.

Friends of Camp Mather is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so your donation not only will support Camp, but also may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Consult with your tax adviser or the IRS to determine whether your contribution is deductible.

Please make a donation today. Your gift will make a difference and enhance every camper’s experience… next summer and in the years to come.
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