Day Clothing

• Shorts, T-shirts, and other casual clothing to stand up to the camp's dusty environment

• Bathing suit

• Shoes: sandals & sneakers

NIGHT CLOTHING

• Sweatshirt, sweaters, and/or coat

• Long sleeve shirts and pants

• Warm pajamas

• Thick socks, hat, or other warm accessories

BEDDING

• Pillows and pillowcases

• Sleeping bag, comforter, or electric blanket

• Twin-sized fitted sheets

Toiletries & Miscellaneous

• Showers: Shampoo, conditioner, soap, flip flops

• Towel

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellant

• Flashlight or headlamp

FOR YOUR CABIN

• Mattress/sleeping pad to put on top of bed mattresses for additional support and comfort

• Alarm clock

• Mirror

• Ice chest (with a secure lid)

• Secure plastic tub for snacks

• Folding chairs and table

• Clamp-on lights

• Extension cords

• Earplugs

• If your family includes a baby: Diapers, portacrib, playpen, stroller, “Snugglie” or “Gerry-pak” toys, a baby tub, and high chair (we have booster chairs in the dining halls)

NOTE: The camp offers some of the above items for rent.  Visit bearmusicfest.com/cabin-extras for more details.

FOOD & BEVERAGES

• We are BYOB so feel free to pack whatever beverages you enjoy. We have ice at the camp but bring a cooler or rent one from us: bearmusicfest.com/cabin-extras

• Misc Snacks - NOTE: animals get into almost everything up here (including eating though your backpack if there is food in it.) Thus, we recommend bringing another cooler for snack/food items or storing them in a well sealed container.

• Special foods - While we can accommodate vegetarian and gluten free diets we encourage people with strict dietary needs also bring some of their own specialty food in case just to be safe. We are happy to store or refrigerate this for you. Simply talk to the staff when you arrive and we can help.

Recreational items

• Musical instruments

• Reading materials

• Board games

• Playing cards

• Camera

• Walkie-talkies (to keep track of kids in camp)

Athletic equipment

• Hiking boots

• Day packs

• Tennis racquets

• Softball mitts

• Golf clubs

• Fishing pole and tackle

• Swim goggles

• Bikes

Miscellaneous vacation needs

• Sunglasses

• Chapstick

• Band-Aids

• Laundry soap & quarters

• Clothesline and clothespins

• Rain gear (just in case!)

• Backpacks for kids (makes carrying towels, etc. a lot easier)

Items NOT to Bring

• Propane lanterns

• Space heaters

• Motorized scooters or bicycles

• Water balloons or water guns

• Pets

• Camp stoves

• Tents

• Weapons or illegal substances

Please Note

• We strongly suggest that you not bring valuables to camp. If you do, please plan to store them in a locked car trunk.

• Bikes, skateboards, and non-motorized scooters are to be used on paved roads only.

• Smoking is limited to paved roads only.