Upcoming Events
YMCA Camp Loma Mar
Week 1 of Summer Camp at YMCA Camp Loma Mar begins June 8th.
Please arrive to check in at 12 noon on Sunday. The bus will depart promptly at 12:30pm.
The bus will return on Friday around 3:30pm. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
YMCA Camp Loma Mar
Week 2 of Summer Camp at YMCA Camp Loma Mar begins June 15th and concludes June 20th.
Please arrive to check in at 12 noon on Sunday. The bus will depart promptly at 12:30pm.
The bus will return on Friday around 3:30pm. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
CYO Camp
First session of Summer Camp at CYO Camp begins June 19th and concludes on June 25th.
Please arrive to check in at 10:30am The bus will depart promptly at 12:00pm.
The bus will return around 12:30pm at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
YMCA Camp Loma Mar
Summer Camp at YMCA Camp Loma Mar begins June 22nd and concludes June 27th.
Please arrive to check in at 12 noon on Sunday. The bus will depart promptly at 12:30pm.
The bus will return on Friday around 3:30pm. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
CYO Camp
Second session of Summer Camp at CYO Camp begins June 27th and concludes on July 3rd.
Please arrive to check in at 10:30am The bus will depart promptly at 12:00pm.
The bus will return around 12:30pm at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
St. Dorothy’s Rest
First session of Summer Camp at St. Dorothy’s Rest begins June 29th and concludes on July 4th. For ages 13-15 only.
Please arrive to check in at 9:15am, the vans will depart promptly at 10:00am from the YES office.
The vans will return around 11:30am at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
St. Dorothy’s Rest
Second session of Summer Camp at St. Dorothy’s Rest begins July 6th and concludes on July 11th. For ages 13-15 only.
Please arrive to check in at 9:15am, the vans will depart promptly at 10:00am from the YES office.
The vans will return around 11:30am at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
CYO Camp
Third session of Summer Camp at CYO Camp begins July 6th and concludes on July 12th.
Please arrive to check in at 10:30am The bus will depart promptly at 12:00pm.
The bus will return around 12:30pm at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
YMCA Camp Loma Mar
Summer Camp at YMCA Camp Loma Mar begins July 6th and concludes July 11th.
Please arrive to check in at 12 noon on Sunday. The bus will depart promptly at 12:30pm.
The bus will return on Friday around 3:30pm. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
St. Dorothy’s Rest
Third session of Summer Camp at St. Dorothy’s Rest begins July 13th and concludes on July 18th. For ages 08-12 only.
Please arrive to check in at 9:15am, the vans will depart promptly at 10:00am from the YES office.
The vans will return around 11:30am at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
YMCA Camp Loma Mar
Week 5 of Summer Camp at YMCA Camp Loma Mar begins July 13th and concludes July 18th.
Please arrive to check in at 12 noon on Sunday. The bus will depart promptly at 12:30pm.
The bus will return on Friday around 3:30pm. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
CYO Camp
Fourth session of Summer Camp at CYO Camp begins July 14th and concludes on July 20th.
Please arrive to check in at 10:30am The bus will depart promptly at 12:00pm.
The bus will return around 12:30pm at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
YMCA Camp Loma Mar
Last week of Summer Camp at YMCA Camp Loma Mar begins July 20th and concludes July 25th.
Please arrive to check in at 12 noon on Sunday. The bus will depart promptly at 12:30pm.
The bus will return on Friday around 3:30pm. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
CYO Camp
Fifth session of Summer Camp at CYO Camp begins July 22nd and concludes on July 28th.
Please arrive to check in at 10:30am The bus will depart promptly at 12:00pm.
The bus will return around 12:30pm at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
St. Dorothy’s Rest
Last session of Summer Camp at St. Dorothy’s Rest begins July 27th and concludes on August 1st. For ages 08-12 only.
Please arrive to check in at 9:15am, the vans will depart promptly at 10:00am from the YES office.
The vans will return around 11:30am at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
CYO Camp
Sixth session of Summer Camp at CYO Camp begins July 30th and concludes on August 5th.
Please arrive to check in at 10:30am The bus will depart promptly at 12:00pm.
The bus will return around 12:30pm at the end of the session. Please be patient as there may be traffic.
Access for All; A Virtual Roundtable
YES is bringing together a group of leaders—individuals like you who care deeply about access to nature, community leadership, and environmental justice. The central question we’ll be asking is: “How do we continue to make the outdoors welcoming and accessible for all Californians during yet another moment when people’s wellbeing and sense of safety feels threatened?”
Art Cafe
Art cafe is hosted by the TREES program at the YES office. We invite community members to come and do art and hang out. You have the option to do collaging, jewelry making, or painting. It can be solo time or bring your co workers/program participants and relax.
YES Family Camp
Family Camp activities will include team building, archery, rock climbing, zip line, campfire, night hikes, drumming, arts & crafts, and environmental and health & wellness education.
We will be inviting a limited number of families to participate in this program.
Each family will be assigned their own cabin. Families will be asked to only bring family members who are directly related to each other and living in the same house.
While the restrooms will be cleaned three times a day, we will be relying on families to keep their areas clean and take necessary precautions while using the camp facilities. There will be hand sanitizer at all higher traffic areas such as archery, restrooms, dining hall pickup window, rock wall, and zip line, and we will be eating outdoors.
There will be a mandatory orientation. At least one parent or legal guardian must attend the orientation. We will remind you of this meeting as the camp date approaches.
Pt. Molate Bioblitz - City Nature Challenge
Join YES for a low-tide bioblitz, representing the Bay Area in this worldwide community science event. Using iNaturalist, we’ll seek out and capture photos of all the plant wildlife we can. Your findings will contribute to international datasets that are used to track and protect our local environments for generations to come!
Art Cafe
Art cafe is hosted by the TREES program at the YES office. We invite community members to come and do art and hang out. You have the option to do collaging, jewelry making, or painting. It can be solo time or bring your co workers/program participants and relax.
Camp Day
Approximately 40 youth, ages 8-17, enjoy a day of fun at a local Richmond or East Bay Regional Park. Fun and interactive activities are led by the YES team, our community and camp partners! Lunch and snacks are provided. To enroll your child(ren) in this outing, please fill out this form.
Aproximadamente 40 jóvenes, de 8 a 17 años, disfrutan de un día de diversión en un parque regional local. ¡Las actividades divertidas e interactivas están dirigidas por el equipo de YES, nuestra comunidad y los socios del campamento! Se proporcionan almuerzos y aperitivos. Se practican las precauciones de seguridad de COVID. Para inscribir a su(s) hijo/a(s) en esta salida, por favor, rellene este formulario.
Camp Day
Approximately 40 youth, ages 8-17, enjoy a day of fun at a local Richmond or East Bay Regional Park. Fun and interactive activities are led by the YES team, our community and camp partners! Lunch and snacks are provided. To enroll your child(ren) in this outing, please fill out this form.
Aproximadamente 40 jóvenes, de 8 a 17 años, disfrutan de un día de diversión en un parque regional local. ¡Las actividades divertidas e interactivas están dirigidas por el equipo de YES, nuestra comunidad y los socios del campamento! Se proporcionan almuerzos y aperitivos. Se practican las precauciones de seguridad de COVID. Para inscribir a su(s) hijo/a(s) en esta salida, por favor, rellene este formulario.
The Victory Race Fund-Racer
Walk, jog, or run alongside YES families, staff, volunteers, and friends through a 5K,10K, or half-marathon race along the beautiful Richmond shoreline.
Here’s how you can support YES as Brazen Racing’s official non-profit partner of the 2025 Victory Race:
> Spread the word! Get your friends and family to sign-up with you or ask about volunteering with YES for the event.
Books & Breakfast
Get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures within the pages of books and create lasting memories with your community!
We’re inviting the Richmond community to join us for a magical morning at Books and Breakfast! Indulge in a delicious breakfast feast, dive into captivating stories, and immerse yourself in fun-filled activities.
This event is all about bringing us together. We’ll share our love for reading, enjoy tasty treats, and have a blast at Unity Park. Together, we’ll create a warm, welcoming space where kids can make new friends, forge memories, and connect with nature’s beauty.
YES Nature to Neighborhoods will be in attendance tabling and sharing about our programs. Come join the celebration of community, creativity, and connection—we can’t wait to see you there!
No need to register in advance, just show up and register the day of at the welcome table.
Summer Camp Registration
YES Summer Camp registration opens today!
This year, YES is partnering with camps across Northern California to offer safe, immersive, and fun outdoor experiences. While day camp options will be in or near Richmond, our residential camp partners are all located approximately two to four hours away, are surrounded by redwood trees and diverse plant and wildlife, and offer a range of activities like long hikes, swimming, arts and crafts, and team games.
Enrollment for Summer Camp will begin on February 18, 2025. YES’s bilingual staff is available in-person, over the phone, and through email Monday through Friday 9 AM to 4:30 PM to answer all of your questions and help you choose the right camp for the young people in your household. To start the enrollment process, please click this link or email us at camp@yesfamilies.org.
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Registración para el Campamento de Verano se abre hoy!
Este año, YES se está asociando con siete campamentos alrededor del Norte de California, para brindar experiencias al aire libre seguras, inmersivas y divertidas. Las opciones de campamentos de día estarán en Richmond o en ciudades cercanas, nuestros socios de campamentos residenciales están ubicados aproximadamente a dos horas de distancia, están rodeados de secuoyas y diversas plantas y vida silvestre, y ofrecen una variedad de actividades como largas caminatas, natación, artes y manualidades y juegos en equipo.
La inscripción para el campamento de verano comenzará el 18 de febrero de 2025. El personal bilingüe de YES está disponible en persona, por teléfono y por correo electrónico de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. para responder todas sus preguntas y ayudarle a elegir el campamento adecuado para los jóvenes de su hogar. Para iniciar el proceso de registración, consulte haga clic aquí o envíenos un correo electrónico a camp@yesfamilies.org.
Winter Camp
This program is full. If you’re interested in the waitlist, please email Saul.
Office closed
The YES office is closed for the holidays. The office will reopen on 01/06/2025. See you in the New Year!
Volunteer Celebration
On Saturday, December 7th, we’ll be hiking at Alvarado park and celebrating our lovely volunteers. To RSVP for this event, email Raquel.
ETC Overnight Kayaking
Join YES youth participants for an overnight Kayaking trip with ETC. For more information, please reach out to Luis.
Rich City Kickback
On Saturday November 9th, come join YES’s TREES program at the Richmond Recreation Compex in support of mental health and community wellness. Experience an array of physical and mental healing modalities and connect with local businesses, performers, and the young adults from the TREES programs, amplifying the call for the City of Richmond to fund more accessible community healing.
YES Family Camp
Family Camp activities will include team building, archery, rock climbing, zip line, campfire, night hikes, drumming, arts & crafts, and environmental and health & wellness education.
We will be inviting a limited number of families to participate in this program from Nystrom and Verde Elementary Schools.
Each family will be assigned their own cabin. Families will be asked to only bring family members who are directly related to each other and living in the same house.
While the restrooms will be cleaned three times a day, we will be relying on families to keep their areas clean and take necessary precautions while using the camp facilities. There will be hand sanitizer at all higher traffic areas such as archery, restrooms, dining hall pickup window, rock wall, and zip line, and we will be eating outdoors.
There will be a mandatory orientation. At least one parent or legal guardian must attend the orientation. We will remind you of this meeting as the camp date approaches.
Application coming soon! We look forward to being in community and in nature with you!
~The YES Team!
ETC Overnight Kayaking
Join YES youth participants for an overnight Kayaking trip with ETC. For more information, please reach out to Luis.
