What to Bring

Yes! This is a real camping experience! There are shady orchards, small field-like patches and forests where our staff and families make their tent homes for the week. Please bring the basics for tent camping: a tent (or two!) for your family,  sleeping bags, and air mattresses.  We have limited space for campers/RV's. If you would like to bring any type of vehicle for camping, please contact us and let us know. Thank you!

Below is a list of items we suggest you bring to camp!

Essential items:
Cash Checkbook to pay balance of tuition (thought we hope you paid electronically already!)
Closed shoes with good soles & sandals
Tent
Tarps or thicker pads to go underneath tents or to sleep on
Pillow and pillowcase
Sleeping bag or sheets
Towels
Toiletries
Water bottle for each family member
Personal picnic-type eating tools:  Bowl, plate, silverware, cup.  (please label with your name)
Cloth napkins
Camping, folding chairs or backjacks
Hat
Layered clothing (for chilly evenings)
Flashlight
Sun screen
Bathing suits
Insect repellent (mosquitoes are active at twilight)
Allergy medication or remedies if susceptible to hay fever
Rain coat in case it rains
A few rapid COVID tests - just in case

Helpful items:
Long pants for hikes
Earplugs
Slippers, socks or flip-flops
Alarm clock
Back jacks, pillows, blankets, or large towels for sitting
Music CD's
Musical instruments
Diary/Journal
Pen and paper
Walkie Talkies (for communicating with your children or for loaning to staff)
Giraffe and jackal puppets and ears 
​Solar charger for fans, phones or any other personal items

Special items we are requesting you bring to create ambiance

Something to share that could be used to create a sacred space, something that you would be willing to let go of or give away at the end of camp. (tapestries, shade tents)
Special books (1 or 2 ) that have influenced you (for the Gathering/Training Resource Space)
Special children's books/objects you enjoy (1 or 2)  (for the Empathy/Quiet Space)
Any meaningful objects for the community altar/remembrance area.
Colorful banners, streamers...

Items we are requesting you not bring to support ease and connection

Please don't bring anything precious that you would feel regret if it were damaged.  For example: books, toys and photos.

Computers/laptops/gaming devices.

Sugary snacks or foods.

Pets