CAMPING ADVENTURE with MY PARENTS - CAMP! 
Has your family always wanted to try camping, but lacked the equipment or know-how? Try the CAMP program!

The CAMP program is filled for 2009. If it can be offered again in 2010, this page will be updated.

CAMP provides an opportunity to learn about camping and have fun enjoying your National Park together.
Learn the basics: setting up a campsite and tent, campground rules and etiquette, building a campfire, food storage, menu planning, cooking outdoors, and campsite cleanup and breakdown. CAMP also offers one-on-one time with park rangers, learning about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks!

The program is designed for families; there are no age limits. No prior skills or requirements are needed to participate.

To register, choose one of the above weekends, then click and complete each of the following forms:

• Registration Form
• Emergency Contact and Medical Information – one for each family member
• Release & Waiver of Liability – one for each family member
• Photo Release Form – one for each family member - or - en Español: Formulario de Permiso para Publicar Fotografía – uno para cada persona de la famíla

Submit the above forms in one of three ways:

• By e-mail:  e-mail us
• By fax: 559-565-4391, Attention Ranger Valerie Pillsbury
• By mail to: Ranger Valerie Pillsbury
             Kings Canyon National Park
             P.O. Box 926
             Kings Canyon NP, CA 93633

Program Location: A campground in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park, approximately 1½- hours' drive from Fresno via Highway 180. Grant Grove is at 6500 feet in elevation. During summer months, daytime temperatures range from 78 to 85°F; nighttime temperatures vary between 50-55°F.

Leaders: During the CAMP program, you will always be accompanied by National Park staff.

Equipment:

• All camping equipment and food is provided. You need only to get to Grant Grove.
  
  
• If you plan on using the public showers, bring quarters (25 cents buys 1 minute of water), soap, shampoo/conditioner, and towels.
  
  
• We recommend bringing:
• • a pillow
  • clothing suitable for the outdoors
  • clothes/pajamas to sleep in
  • bug spray and sunscreen
  • sunglasses
  • comfortable socks and shoes for walking
  • any prescriptions
  • essential personal toiletries (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
  • any young-child needs (formula, bottles, diapers, etc.).
    
    
• Optional items to bring:
• • warm hat, gloves, & jacket for nighttime
  • camera
  • small backpack for daytime walking