IU Yosemite ALL INFO

IMPORTANT STAFF CONTACT NUMBERS:

CAMP DIRECTOR Jacque Arend - 480-251-0027

OPERATIONS MANAGER Jaclynn Cherry - 248-421-5851

MAP AND CLASS LOCATIONS

Musical remains in the Dining Hall, Deconstruction in the Store, and Genre in the Apple Orchard for the entire weekend. The remaining three will start at the initial location below and rotate each session from Amphitheater to Cedar Lodge to Mountain View Tent back to Amphitheater. 

  1. Musical — Dining Hall

  2. Genre — Apple Orchard

  3. Deconstruction — Camp Store

  4. La Rhonde and The Party — Cedar Lodge (#1), Mountain View Tent (#2), Amphitheater (#3), Cedar Lodge (#4)

  5. 3peat — Mountain View Tent (#1), Amphitheater (#2), Cedar Lodge (#3), Mountain View Tent (#4)

  1. Create a New Form — Amphitheater (#1), Cedar Lodge (#2), Mountain View Tent (#3), Amphitheater (#4)

Shows, bar, food, opening night Jam, trivia and karaoke will all be held in the Dining Hall.

STAY HYDRATED.

We are at a higher elevation. Use sunscreen!

Water will be available at all times. Bring a refillable container for water.

Weekend Schedule

Meals are only available for 45 minutes.

Notables:

FRIDAY NIGHT MIXER JAM

Sign up by 11pm to play in our opening night Mixer Jam.

SATURDAY BREAKFAST

7-7:45AM - everyone will pack their lunch at breakfast to eat at their leisure that day.

7:45AM - Folks heading to Yosemite will board the bus.

SATURDAY NIGHT FIRE and PUB TRIVIA

A fire will be over by the Camp Office starting at 10pm

Sign up by 11:30pm to be assigned a Pub Trivia team, hosted by Nick Armstrong.

SUNDAY CAMP ACTIVITIES

1:00pm-2:00pm Diversity Round Table with Alrinthea Carter

1:30pm-3:30pm Calvin Crest Hosts the Big Swing and Archery Tag

SUNDAY NIGHT

7:30pm Class Shows followed by Closing Ceremonies and Karaoke.

MONDAY MORNING

CHECK OUT OF CABIN - 9:30AM

Yosemite Trip

7:40a: Bus Boarding (Please be on time) 

  • 7:45a-10:00a: Yosemite (Travel Time) 

  • 10:00a-10:20a: Tunnel View of Yosemite 

  • 11:00a-3:30p: Yosemite Free-Time (Yosemite Valley) 

  • 3:30p-5:45p: Yosemite (Travel back to Camp)

BACK ON THE BUS at 3:30 p.m. to get back to camp!
Plan your time in Yosemite. This is your free time; feel free to do anything you want. Please just check the schedule for timing.

  • Tunnel View — We will make a stop here to take some unforgettable pictures! 

  • Guided Tours — These will cost you a little extra. Please be aware of the timing. You can also rent bikes!

  • Free Shuttles — These are shuttles that take you around the Yosemite Valley.

  • Walk Around & Explore

For the hikers:

Unfortunately, you can't do Half Dome in the time you have - sorry! That's a full day that starts before dawn, and you must have a permit far in advance. ;)

The Tour!

If you want to see as much of the Valley as possible on an open-air tram, this is how you do it! The "Valley Floor Tour" departs several times per day. Tickets here: https://www.travelyosemite.com/things-to-do/guided-bus-tours/

Happy hiking!

Saturday Free-time Elective Workshop

Character Party
With Alrinthea Carter

9:05a-11:25a: Character Party (Lodge)

8:00a-5:00p: Free Time

3:55p-6:25p: Character Party (Lodge)

More free time activities may be added through out the weekend. Our Yosemite Camp and Camp Calvin Crest are an incredible place for rest and relaxation so don’t hesitate to enjoy the respite during free time!

More Info

  • IU believes that every participant should feel safe from harassment and discrimination. If you feel you are being harassed, treated unfairly, or you feel unsafe, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately on site. Here is our Harassment Policy, and our Camper Bill of Rights, also pasted below.

  • If you are not comfortable with speaking to a staff member:

    Report concerns safely, securely and anonymously 24/7. This can be as minor as feedback to the camp including class concerns or suggestions for counselors / staff. You can also use this to report uncomfortable interactions, fraudulent activity / theft, misconduct, discrimination, safety violations, or questionable behavior no matter how minor you feel your issue is. To file a report, click this link RedFlagReporting: and enter client code Utopia.

  • The cabins will sleep around 4-8 people. We've done our best to fulfill all your requests. All cabins have private bathrooms, showers, and electricity. If you have any questions about cabin assignments, please contact camps@improvutopia.com.

    • Campers will need to provide their own bedding; pillows, and towels (including hand towel). 

    • Some beds will be assigned specifically based on requested needs.

    LODGE UPGRADE
    If you upgraded to a room in the lodge, you will not need to bring linens, pillows, or towels. It's pretty much like a hotel room, with no turndown service.

  • MEALS, TEA AND COFFEE

    All meals are buffet style in the Dining Hall.

    • Food is only out for 45 minutes per health guidelines at Calvin Crest. 

    During meals there is access to various beverages including coffee and tea. This coffee/tea station is managed by Camp Calvin Crest and is available throughout the weekend when supplied. We will also have some snacks accessible at the Dining Hall throughout the weekend. Bringing your own is also recommended! 

    Folks With Dietary Restrictions
    Camp Calvin Crest will have vegan, vegetarian, non-dairy, and gluten-free options. For those of you with restrictions who would like to bring snacks and alternative meal options that need refrigeration, you will have access to a fridge in our Cedar Lodge.

  • We do have Wi-Fi at camp.

    Network: CC Guest

    Password: @5000feet

    Phone service can be spotty but available. Remember we are at camp, and may have some service issues. Anything can happen in the wilderness.

    Share your experiences! #IUYosemite is the hashtag.

  • Abbreviated Bill of Rights!

    You have the RIGHT to 

    Feel safe  

    be treated respectfully 

    set boundaries 

    step out of any scene

    speak to any camp staff member about your needs

    report concerns

    define what feels comfortable

    turn down a suggestion  

    Fail awesomely

    Be Amazingly Brilliant 

    Confidently Love your work 

    KNOW and BELIEVE you are enough!

  • Calvin Crest, 45800 Calvin Crest Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644.

    For more detailed instructions go HERE. These are intensely windy roads so be careful.

    CARPOOL: We highly recommend carpooling, not only to save on gas money but also because we have limited parking at camp. Carpooling will enhance your camp experience. Please check the Camp Improv Utopia Member page on Facebook for rideshare.

  • You can start arriving at camp at 4pm on Friday. See the COVID-19 Information below for our Negative Test requirement. 

    • 6:00pm is Dinner, followed by opening ceremonies.

    • 8:00pm is your first class on Friday!

    Please do everything you can to arrive by 5:45pm so our staff can intake you. 

    If you cannot arrive by 5:45pm

    Text Jacque at 480-251-0027 share your name and ETA with us. 

    • Dinner has a hard finish at 6:45pm; if you are later than 6:30pm it’s best to grab dinner on the way in. 

    On Monday, we have to be out of the cabins by 9:30am and out of the camp by 10:30am. Breakfast is the last meal in the morning at 8am, and we say our goodbyes.

  • Please visit our ALL INFO DOC for more info about cabins, merchandise and our dining experience.

  • We anticipate it being warm but be prepared for cold at night. It is best to prepare for all conditions. Again, check the weather, as well as the list of things to bring and be prepared for anything. It's fall, you never know in the mountains. We recommend checking the weather for “Fish Camp, CA” in your weather app for the most accurate forecasts (the town of Oakhurst can give misleading weather information because it is at a much lower elevation than the camp itself).

  • Covid test: We require proof of negative covid tests upon arrival to ensure the safest weekend possible.

    Acceptable tests (either/or):

    • A negative at-home antigen test: 24 hours before arrival

    • A negative PCR test: 72 hours before arrival

    To fulfill your testing requirement:

    Snap a photo of your test results to your phone and show that at check-in when you arrive.

    Please do not email them.

    The registration coordinators will request to see it in person upon arrival.

    If you feel at all sick, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO CAMP.

    If this is the case, please contact camps@improvutopia.org as soon as possible.

    You assume any risk while coming to camp.

  • In our FAQ section on the website, look under the question "What to Bring" and you will find a list of recommended things to bring to camp.We also recommend that you bring allergy medicine if needed.

    • Campers will need to provide their own bedding; pillows, and towels (including hand towels). Campers who upgraded their room do not need to bring these.

    • If you’re traveling far and not able to pack these things, reach out to the Facebook group to see if any folks have extra to bring for you. 

  • Weapons, firearms, illegal substances, or alcohol. 

    Note: There are designated smoking areas around camp and we will have a cash/credit card bar on-site in the evenings after our scheduled event. More info about the bar below.

  • Please do not bring your own alcohol to camp.

    If you are 21 and over, we will be having a cash/credit bar at camp in the evenings. You are welcome to indulge; please drink responsibly, we will not over serve anyone. Please do not leave the dining hall area when drinking, per Calvin Crest requirement. Bar will take cash and credit card.

    The Improv Utopia Nightcaps will also include events such as a small jam on Friday, trivia on Saturday night, and karaoke on Sunday night.

  • A portion of camp’s merch sales GOES TO CHARITY!*

    Pre-ordered shirts are available to pick up before dinner and during weekend merch hours. 

    Additionally we will be selling our hoodies for $65. You can pay with cash or credit card for our camp merch.

    There will be space on the merch table set aside for theater and troupe giveaways like stickers, buttons, business cards, etc.

    *We support charities throughout the year such as The Detroit Creativity Project and Camp Yes And!

I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS!

Visit our IU FAQ -https://www.improvutopia.com/faq/

Feel free to share your questions to the great hive mind that is the Facebook group.