Northern Fall Conference “For the Kids”

General Information | Workshops | Directions | Map | What to bring/ Camping Information | Registration Form

• Date and Place: October 8-10 (note date change) at Tamarack Flat Campground, Yosemite National Park
• Theme: "For the Kids"
• Cost: $30 if registration is postmarked by October 4, includes camping, workshops, entertainment, Saturday dinner, and snacks. Does not include $20/car Park entrance fee - carpooling is recommended! $50 if you register on-site.
• Deadline: October 4 (Monday) is the advance registration postmark deadline if you want to pay the $30 rate instead of the $50 on site registration rate.
• Registration Form (PDF file, 104K) Print out, fill out, and mail the form postmarked by 10/4/2004 for the early registration rate of $30, otherwise, pay $50 on site. Here is a webpage with the registration form that you can print out if you can't download the pdf file for some reason (Try upgrading your free Acrobat Reader)
• Directions: Download and print out flier with directions here, see more information and map below
• Volunteers Needed: Let us know if you can help in any of the following ways: Bring firewood or water; Help cook dinner or prepare breakfast; Use your vehicle for carpooling to some workshops; Present a workshop (Presenters' conference fee waived); Registration/Sign people in; Post conference clean up; Attend Sunday board meeting; Other? Your help keeps your organization’s costs down! Thank you!
• Interested in helping or presenting a workshop? Contact , , or or leave a message at 831-684-0148. Workshop presenters' conference fee will be waived.

Workshops: See our fantastic schedule of workshops here! Interested in helping out at the conference or presenting a workshop? Contact , , or or leave a message at 831-684-0148

Conference Location and Directions: Tamarack Flat Campground. Tamarack Flat is closer to most outdoor schools than Yosemite Valley, and it is reserved exclusively for this AEOE conference!

• Via Hwy 120: after the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station (approx. 6 miles) turn left (East) onto Tioga Road (Hwy 120 East). In a couple of miles you’ll pass Yosemite Institute’s Crane Flat campus on the left. Just 3 miles later look for the campground road entrance on the right (it’s hard to see...) Follow the road a couple miles down to the registration table.
• Via Hwy 140: turn left (West) onto Big Oak Flat Road instead of continuing on into the Valley. In approx. 8 miles turn right (East) onto Tioga Road (Hwy 120 E.) and follow the directions in italics above.
• Via Hwy 41: turn left after the tunnel, and left again onto Big Oak Flat Road. In approx. 8 miles turn right (East) onto Tioga Road (Hwy 120 E.) and follow the directions in italics above.
• Via Hwy 395: from south, turn left (West) onto Hwy 120 (Tioga Road). About 10 miles after White Wolf, look for the campground entrance road on the left. Follow the road down to the registration table.

If you are arriving after dark please drive slowly on park roads, and watch for wildlife.

Download and print out flier with directions here (print-friendly pdf version 144K)

Map of Yosemite Campgrounds showing Tamarack Flat

More about Tamarack Flat: Tamarack Flat is in Lodgepole Pine/Red Fir forest with granite outcroppings and boulders and Tamarack Creek, which runs right through the campground area. There is a trailhead at the campground to the top of El Capitan on the Old Big Oak Flat road, which was a stage road that entered Yosemite Valley. It is a primitve, dry campground (pit toilets, no running water), so come prepared. Click here for the NPS campground information on Tamarack Flat The campground is closed to the public in October when we are there, and we have already reserved and paid for it, so no need to make a reservation - camping fees are included in conference cost.

What to Bring: Tamarack Flat is at 6300’ so bring cool weather gear for nights and mornings, but days will probably be warm. Bring all your camping gear plus plates and utensils. Food: bring your own breakfasts (if you need more than a bagel to get going) and lunches. Bring your camera, instruments, firewood to share, binoculars, flashlight, and other natty accoutrement. Tamarack Flat is a primitive campground which means there are no flush toilets or running water (except for Tamarack Creek...maybe).

Water: please bring more than you’ll need and a water filter if you have one. Low Impact Camping: no soap or food scraps in the creek! We pack everything out. Our goal is to leave the area cleaner than we find it.

Bears: Yosemite is prime habitat for Ursus Americanus. Car break-ins are common if there is food or food odors in cars. Keep your car food free! Store ALL food, soap, toothpaste, etc. in the bear boxes. Proper food storage regulations here. Unfortunately, “A fed bear is a dead bear.” Get the current Bear Update here. For even more bear information, see Sierrawildbear.gov

Weather: Get a current forecast before you come. For best results, prepare for the worst. Bring your car chains if you have some.

Park Entrance Fee: Don't forget your Golden Eagle pass or $20 for the Park entrance fee. Carpool!

Download and print out flier with directions here

See you there!

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