Packing for Camp

Pack everything on the list

When it comes to the packing list, we're not kidding around, especially for backpacking units.

Some years it's very warm, others it's very cold. It may seem like a lot, but we want your camper to be prepared for the extremes mountain weather can throw at us!

While we have some spare items in case something gets lost, we do not have enough for everyone. Don't assume camp will have something you don't bring.

Pack in bags you can carry

Campers are dropped off about a half-mile from the camp itself. The walk into camp is rocky and uneven. All small luggage (daypacks, pillows, etc.) and backpacks are carried in by the campers.

All heavy and large luggage is trucked and boated into camp. All luggage is dropped off by the flagpole, and each unit carries their luggage to their sleeping areas (up to a quarter mile).

Wheeled luggage is not so much rolled as dragged. It might be better to invest in a lighter duffle bag than a heavier rolling suitcase.

We want girls to feel responsible for their own things, so it is better to have several smaller bags than one large one your camper cannot budge. There will be adults to help smaller campers with their bags!

Here luggage is being moved from the rowboat dock to the flag circle, where it is sorted by COLORED LUGGAGE TAG, indicating unit. Luggage must then be carried up to a quarter mile.

NO ELECTRONICS

This includes:

cell phones

iPods/mp3 players/radios
just about anything that requires a battery (other than a flashlight)

This policy is in effect because the camp experience relies on letting go of "down-the-hill" life and connecting with nature and new people. This applies for our staff as well.

THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY AT CAMP.

Scented Products

Scented products can attract creatures small and large. We recommend that you bring unscented:

Lotion
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap
Chapstick

Leave body spray, perfume, and lip gloss at home.

Food

Campers are well fed (and get plenty of sugar!). Don't bring extra food, candy, or gum.

Valuables

Don't bring anything to camp that you don't want lost, dirty, or broken.

We all do our best, but in all the excitement camp can get messy, and it's certainly dirty! This is probably not the best time to bring your collection of brand-name underwear, new gadgets, expensive equipment, or anything you don't want lost, dirty, or broken.

Money

There is absolutely nothing to buy at camp or on the journey to and from camp.

Taffy the Lion has been coming to camp with Furble for over 15 years!

Sleeping Gear

Campers do not need to bring personal tents--they sleep together in unit houses or unit tents. Backpackers are given tents to pack in case of precipitation on the trail. Trekkers or Superpackers may bring their own backpacking tents with staff approval at the in-town meeting.

If a camper has a favorite stuffed animal, by all means bring it! The smaller the better - but if it brings a camper comfort, it is important to have.

Campers will be sleeping on the ground, so a sleeping pad is essential; not just for comfort, but also for warmth.

We recommend a sleeping bag rated down to at least 20 degrees Fahrenheit--it can get chilly at night!

What qualifies as water shoes?

There are many rocks and roots in the lake and at the waterfront. Closed-toe water shoes are a must for camper safety. Water sandals are NOT the same as water shoes or water socks. The toe, sides, and heel of the shoes must be completely covered with solid (not mesh) fabric.

See Water Shoes for more details and examples!

Bring something to silkscreen

Every camper will have the opportunity to have a Two Sentinels pattern "printed" by way of a silk screen onto shirts or pillowcases. White is generally the best color to use, and all fabric needs to stay clean until it is silkscreened.

If you still have questions, contact us!