General Information:


There is a camp store where you can buy stationery, stamps, postcards, soft drinks, film, YMCA camp shirts, etc.
Camp Emergency Phone: (650) 747-1200.
The mailing address is:
Hayward-La Honda Music Camp
San Francisco YMCA, Jones Gulch
La Honda, CA 94020.
Please specify Cabin Name/number and Camp (SR/JR).

  • Cabin assignments are made on a first come, first served basis upon registration at camp.
  • Campers are not allowed to bring cars to camp.
  • Campers are expected to remain in camp for the full 9 days including the entire Sunday Concert.

What to Bring to Camp


This form will be emailed to you upon receipt of full payment.

Musical Needs:


Bring your own instrument - folding music stand and four clothes pins.
A. String players - extra strings and resin for your bow, plus a pencil.
B. Reed players - extra reeds plus a pencil.
C. Brass players - valve oil and straight mute, plus a pencil.
D. Percussion - your own sticks and accessories. Bring your own drum set if you wish to perform in a jazz band or jazz ensemble - plus a pencil.

If you don't own your own instrument, you must make arrangements to borrow one.
Bring a prepared piece of music to auditions for a seating assignment on the first day.
EVERYONE BRING A PENCIL and those interested in taking a music theory class, bring blank manuscript paper.

Scholarships

Many school music programs offer scholarships to students in their programs. Check with your own school music director to see if they are available. The camp encourages students with financial hardship to apply for a tuition scholarship. The deadline to apply is April 25th. Print and return this PDF application. schol_app'08

Transportation

All campers are to provide their own transportation to and from camp. Campers should arrive for registration on the first Saturday of camp.

Directions to Camp

The drive from Hayward to La Honda is about 60 miles and takes approximately an hour and a half. A map will be sent with your receipt and what to bring to camp instructions. The camp is located on the Pescadero-La Honda Road between the town of La Honda and the San Mateo County Memorial Park. It may be reached from State Highway #1 on the coast or from Woodside on Highway #84.


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