The purpose of Camp McCumber is to provide and maintain an outdoor camping facility that is available to                    organizations and groups for an affordable daily or weekly fee. 

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The first camps at Camp McCumber date back to 1952, with the first 0rganized camps in 1954 by the Camp Fire Organization and the YMCA.  In 1972, the founding organizations -Shasta YMCA, Chico YMCA, Camp Fire Organization, and Camp Woodhill - together led by Dr. Gilbert Collyer decided to Incorporate and become Camp McCumber Corporation, a non-profit organization.  Member organizations have changed some over time but all have remained committed to run the organization with appointed Board Members.  

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The land and lake that Camp McCumber is located on is owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Company & leased by the Camp McCumber Corp. 

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​Camp McCumber Corporation maintains a Board of Directors to provide policy, budget and oversight for the Camp.  Each Member Organization is responsible for appointing volunteer Board Members.  Officers of the Board are appointed including President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. A record of discussions and decisions are recorded for every Board meeting.  The Board meets monthly or as needed.   For a list of current Board Members, see Our Board.

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​Current Member Organizations as of July 2024 include:

• Shasta Family YMCA (1972)

• Lions Clubs in District 4 –C1 (1983)

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​Funds received from renting the facility are utilized to manage, run, maintain and upgrade the camp facility and operations. and insure we provide the best Camp facilities possible.  User Rental Rates are established by the Board for Member and Non-member Groups each year. All donations to the Camp are used for the maintenance and improvement of the grounds and facilities.

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​The Camp employs a Camp Manager who typically lives on site year round. The Board of Directors defines their duties and responsibilities.  Additional various seasonal staff is needed each year -- Kitchen Manager, Cook, Assistant Cook, Kitchen Assistants, Custodian and Maintenance.  In addition, Camp relies on volunteers to help around the facility, including Camp Hosts, who live on  site in return for work around camp.  ​​All staff and volunteers must complete background checks and drug testing. 

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