Friends of Camp Mather has teamed up with Sports Basement to organize a special shopping event with discounts for campers, June 3–12, 2022. 
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Simply show the flyer linked below (print-out or via smartphone) at any Sports Basement location, or enter the discount code “2050011931556” when shopping online at sportsbasement.com. The discount is good for 20% off for members of the store’s Basementeers program, while shoppers that are not members will receive 11% off.

By the way, the newly-updated and printable packing list from Friends of Camp Mather is a great resource to take to Sports Basement while you assemble your gear for a week at camp.

​A big thank you to Sports Basement for supporting Camp Mather!

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.

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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