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There are two main ways to get to camp from Sacramento. One uses I-80 and goes through Auburn, the other uses CA-99 and goes through Marysville. Both take approximately the same amount of time, however some choose the Marysville route because it is a less windy trip.

Please feel free to use a GPS to get you to Camptonville. The directions from Highway 49 to camp are not correct for all GPS's and the electronic directions can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with Pendola Center or direct you to a one lane mountain road.

 

Narrative directions are listed below

 

USE THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS FROM CAMPTONVILLE!!!!!

Continue on Highway 49 for another 3 1/2 miles - DO NOT TAKE PENDOLA ROAD!!! (please check your odometer) Take the road to your left, it is called Pendola Extension Road (3 1/2 miles past the Camptonville turnoff) YOU WILL NOT SEE THE NAME OF THE ROAD FROM HIGHWAY 49...THERE IS ONLY A GENERAL INFORMATION SIGN SHOWING THERE IS A ROAD TO THE LEFT. Follow this road for 4 miles, remaining on the blacktop. Two further signs will direct you to Pendola Center. This last section is on gravel road. The total distance from Highway 49 to Pendola Center is about 5 1/2 miles.

 

   
     
Via-I-80 from Sacramento    
     
Take I-80 east to Auburn. Exit to to the right ontp Highway 49, Grass Valley turnoff. This exit will take you under the freeway. Follow Highway 49 to Grass Valley and Nevada City, a distance of about 28 miles. At Nevada city, Highway 49 makes a left turn; TAKE THIS TURN, following the sign which says "Downieville." After driving for 16 miles, you will pass through North San Juan. Another 8 miles and you will be a t the Camptonville turnoff. Use the directions "Direction from Camptonvile" at the top of this page.    
     
     
From Marysville    
     
Take Highway 20 east toward Grass Valley. After about 10 miles, turn left at the Chevron Gas Station onto Marysville Road. Marysville Road will turn into Willow Glen Road--turn right at this point to stay on Marysville Road (follow the signs to Bullards Bar Reservoir). Go through Dobbins and cross the dam at Bullards Bar Reservoir. At Highway 49 turn left. Watch for a sign on your right which says "Historic Camptonville." Follow the directions at the top of this page for directions from Camptonville.    
     
     
From Redding    
     
Take Highway 99 south to Chico. Take highway 70 to Oroville. Take the Oro Dam BLVD. exit. Turn left on Oro Dam Blvd. Go through Oroville. Turn right onto Highway 162 (Olive Highway). Turn right onto Miners Ranch Road. Turn left on Bangor Highway--this changes to Los Verjeles Road. When Los Verjeles ends, turn left onto Loma Rica Road. Turn left at Marysville Road. Marysville Road will turn into Willow Glen Road--turn right at this point to stay on Marysville Road (follow the signs to Bullards Bar Reservoir). Go through Dobbins and cross the dam at Bullards Bar Reservoir. At Highway 49 turn left. Watch for a sign on your right which says "Historic Camptonville." Follow the directions at the top of this page for directions from Camptonville.    
     
     
From Reno    
     
Take I-80 west to Yuba Gap taking Highway 20 to Nevada city. As you enter Nevada City, Highway 49 makes a right turn; TAKE THIS TURN, following the sign which says "Downieville." After driving for 16 miles, you will pass through North San Juan. Another 8 miles and you will be a t the Camptonville turnoff. Use the directions "Direction from Camptonvile" at the top of this page.    
     
     
     
     
     
     
   
Kids can come to and from camp by bus for a nominal charge.    

Bus departs from Sacramento at the Pastoral Center at 12 p.m. on each Sunday of every camp week. It also picks up in Marysville approximately at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph's Parish. Buses return to the same locations the following Saturday of each week around 10:45 a.m. in Marysville and 12 p.m in Sacramento.

Price is $50 roundtrip,although this price is subject to change depending on current costs.

Print out the bus form and send it to the Sacramento address below. [Print]

Please call 916-733-0127 or print out the bus sign-up form and bring it with you to the departure location for any last minute sign-ups.

 
     
Pick up from Sacramento
Pick up from Marysville
Pendola Center   St. Joseph's Parish
2110 Broadway   223 Eighth St (corner of 7th St and C St)
Sacramento, CA 95818   Marysville, CA 95901
     
Arrive before 11:45 a..m. on Sunday.   Arrive before 12:45 p..m. on Sunday.
     

WHEN TO ARRIVE: 

All campers coming from Sacramento should plan to arrive at the Pastoral Center Parking lot at 2110 Broadway, Sacramento by 11:45 a.m. The plan is to have all campers checked in, personal gear loaded and campers on their way by 12 noon.

Campers traveling from Marysville should plan on arriving at St. Joseph’s by 12:45 p.m. The plan is to have all campers checked in, personal gear loaded and campers on their way by 1 p.m.

If for any reason you are delayed in arriving to drop off or pick up your camper, please call (530) 288-3263 so the message can be relayed to the staff. Camp staff will attempt to call any campers who have not arrived by the scheduled departure time.

PARKING LOT SAFETY:

Campers should remain near their parents until they can check in with camp staff.  Campers, and other children, should not roam or run around in the parking lot. 

Passenger Orientation – Campers will be instructed in the following safety procedures prior to departure:

  • Passengers should remain seated at all times with hands and arms inside vehicle.
  • There should only be two people to each seat.
  • Noise level should be such as to not distract the driver.  There should be no throwing of objects or other disruptive behavior.
  • Passengers should not bounce up and down in seats.
  • Passengers should enter and leave the vehicle under the direction of a staff member and/or driver. If the vehicle makes an emergency stop, passengers should follow directions of staff member and/or driver and use the buddy system if leaving the vehicle.
  • Do not change seats.
  • Face to the front of the vehicle at all times.
  • There are two doors for evacuation in the bus – 1front and 1 rear.
  • Keep personal gear on lap or under the seat to avoid blocking exits.

TO CHECK IN:

In Sacramento, check in will take place on the eastern edge of the parking lot right on Broadway, near the tennis courts. In Marysville, parking will be dependant upon availability due to the Mass schedule. Look for the Durham Transportation bus.

TO REGISTER:

Your camper is coming to camp, so please let the camper register.  Camp is a growing experience and we ask that you let your camper check in with the counselors.   As soon as everyone has checked in and gear is loaded, campers and staff will take off on the Pendola Express.

UPON ARRIVAL AT CAMP:

Campers will check in with our Health Services Manager, turn in any medications, and if necessary update any information on their Health History form.  All medication (properly labeled and in the original container) and any special instructions should be relayed at this time.

DEPARTURE/PICK-UP INFORMATION:

Parents should plan on picking up their children in Marysville at 11 a.m. and in Sacramento at 12 noon on the day camp ends. Remember if you are car pooling, or someone other than a parent of legal guardian is picking up your child, we must have a written permission form. There is one provided in this confirmation packet.

If the bus will be late (5-30 minutes) in returning campers to Sacramento, the Pendola Office will be notified so waiting parents can be notified. If it is anticipated, the campers will be delayed more than 30 minutes, parents will be called, notified of the delay and given a new arrival time.

     
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