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Uncle "Mac" and Auntie "May" Read about Camp MayMac's history

For over 70 years Camp MayMac has been making a difference in children and youth's lives for Jesus Christ in the San Francisco Bay region. In the late thirties, Auntie May and Uncle Mac, our founders, had the vision to reach the homeless boys in the Santa Clara Valley. Today, we provide the opportunity for 500+ campers, a unique weeklong camping experience by combining God's natural environment, creative teaching and exciting program themes to significantly influence disadvantaged youth. "We see the potential each child has and desire to challenge them to maximize their God-given abilities in order for them to impact the communities they live in".

The campers primarily come from the low-income neighborhoods of San Francisco's Tenderloin District & Bayview/Hunter's Point, West Oakland, East Palo Alto, and East San Jose. They ranged in age from 8-14 years. The kids are culturally diverse: 40% are Latino/Hispanic, 45% African American, 10% Asian, 5% are White and American Indian. All of the youth are economically disadvantaged and would not have the opportunity to attend a week long camp without the support of many businesses, churches and individuals who give to CityTeam Ministries. Our vision is "to raise up a new generation of urban youth who are equipped to lead productive lives and empowered to revitalize the communities whre they live to the glory of God."

Our goal is to demonstrate and express the love of God so campers can discover their "True" identity. We provide opportunities for the youth to develop relationships within the context of a safe, culturally sensitive program. Campers experience a variety of individual, small, and large group activities with the hope they will gain confidence as they acquire new skills and new relationships during their week. Activities include, but not limited to, Chapel/Club, Basketball, Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Archery, Crafts, Campfire, Swimming, Nature activities, BMX bike track, Fishing* and Offsite Events* (*Jr. high only). Our ratios are one-to-seven counselor/camper and a one-to-four staff/camper.

We rely on our summer staff, volunteers and generous donations to provide this camp experience to the youth we serve.
The summer staff is carefully chosen, based on their Christian character, enthusiasm for a camping environment and the desire to work with urban youth. Our counselor-centered approach seeks to provide positive role models while giving the campers a "Disneyland" experience. We provide up to 10 days of training for our fulltime summer staff.

Our cost for one week of camp is aprox. $300. Through the generous gifts of businesses, churches, and individuals, our campers get the "experience of a lifetime" through scholarships that can significantly reduce the cost – sometimes to as little as $35 per camper.