Gear to Bring
The following is a list of things you may wish to bring for a safe and comfortable camp experience. If you are traveling from far, far away, we may be able to loan a few basics.
General Information
[ ] Directions & Road Maps
[ ] Class and Special Events Descriptions
For your cabin
Note: NO nails, tacks, push-pins, staples or tape may be used in the cabins.
[ ] Pillow and twin-bed sheets; sleeping bag or warm blanket
[ ] Foam/air mattress pad
[ ] Two bath towels (one to use while the other dries)
[ ] Flashlight, battery-powered lantern and extra batteries
[ ] Alarm clock and extra batteries
[ ] Window covering (e.g., two extra sheets or tablecloths)
[ ] Clothesline, clothes pins, clothes hangers
[ ] Mirror
[ ] Floor mats
[ ] Camp chairs
[ ] Mouse-proof container/cooler (if you plan to keep food in your cabin)
[ ] Personal drinking mug (also available for purchase at the Bookstore)
For your body
[ ] Cozy, snuggly PJ’s
[ ] Earplugs
[ ] Lightweight clothing for daytime
[ ] Warm outerwear for mornings and evenings; gloves, hat, scarves
[ ] Hiking clothes: protective long sleeved shirt, long pants, walking shoes
[ ] Party clothes for evening dances
[ ] Dress-up duds: "Age of Acquarius", "Glitz 'n RazzleDazzle"
[ ] Personal medications
[ ] Fragrance-free personal hygiene products
[ ] Fragrance-free, DEET-free mosquito repellent
[ ] Shower shoes (e.g., flip-flops)
[ ] Sunhat, sunglasses
[ ] Swimsuit
[ ] Light rain jacket, umbrella
For your classes
[ ] Shoes: country dancing, ballroom, clogging (without taps!)
[ ] Musical instruments
[ ] Sheet music, books; music stand
[ ] Dance notes/cards for Caller’s Forum, Camper’s Night, etc.
[ ] Notebook, writing materials
[ ] Yoga mat or large towel for a.m. Warm-up & Stretch
[ ] Tape recorder, extra tapes and batteries
[ ] Camera; film, digital cards, charger or additional batteries
For your pleasure
[ ] Live and Silent Auction donations
[ ] Check book, hard cash
[ ] 100% cotton clothing to tie-dye
[ ] Earrings & paperback books to swap
[ ] Unusual board/card games
[ ] Picnic field games, sports equipment
[ ] To share: songs, stories, poetry; craft projects
[ ] Libations of choice
[ ] Camp chair (for around the campfire or in meadow)
[ ] Floor cushion (soft concert seating)
You'll find additional information about camp and the Mendocino Woodlands on our facilities, Registered Camper Info, and About Camp pages and on the Mendocino Woodlands web site.
