What to bring to camp

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Things to Bring:
  • your own bedding (sleeping bag, sheets, blankets, pillows) if you plan to stay in a cabin, plus a tent and sleeping pad if you're camping
  • layers of clothing for warm days and sometimes chilly nights
  • closed-toed shoes since you'll likely be working in the kitchen and/or walking through tall grass (There are rattlesnakes at camp.)
  • dance gear, dance specific clothes and footwear, kneepads for contact improv, yoga mats
  • a labeled water bottle
  • sunscreen (if you use it), lip balm and foot moisturizer -- the climate at camp can be hot and dry, and feet and lips can dry out and crack without proper care
  • fun, funky, festive attire for those "special occasions" at camp!
  • drums, musical instruments, juggling toys, hula-hoops, frisbees, etc
  • personal toiletries (unscented please for those of us who are scents-itive!) and healthcare supplies
  • earplugs, nightlights (for shared cabins), and a flashlight and batteries
  • a watch or other timepiece to keep you on time for classes and community service, since clocks are not common at camp, and most cell phones don't work.
  • a bicycle (if you'd like to be able to get from one end of camp to the other more quickly)
  • swimming toys, towels, sun protective gear, sunglasses, and bathing suit if wanted (clothing optional at waterfront)
  • anything else that will aid your well-being, good health, and comfort at camp

Things to leave at home:

  • pets
  • preconceived notions
  • alcohol
  • non-prescription drugs
  • perfumes and other scented products
  • candles and incense
  • Cigarette smoking is permitted in very limited areas - this is mostly a non-smoking crew and fire danger is usually very high.