Packing List

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This list also appears on the last page of the family handbook.

Camp Stuff

  • Soft luggage/duffel bag
  • Warm sleeping bag (it gets cold at night)
  • Pillow
  • Reuseable water bottle (NOT glass due to fire-starting hazard + shatter risk)
    • Make sure the water bottle has your camper’s name on it!
  • 2 Towels (one for showering, one for swimming)
  • Washcloth
  • Flashlight (w/ extra batteries)
  • Bag for dirty laundry (an extra pillow case can be perfect)

Clothes

  • Shorts
  • Long pants
    • Jeans/sweats for stilts; leggings/not-baggy sweats for aerials
  • T-shirts, tank-tops and casual clothing appropriate for hot days
    • Help keep Camp a friendly space for everyone by not bringing clothing depicting violence, alcohol/drugs, or scary imagery
  • Long sleeves
  • A jacket, sweatshirt or sweater for cool evenings
  • Warm pajamas
  • Socks & underwear for every day of the session
  • A warm hat (it gets cold at night)
  • A sun hat
  • Swimwear for the lake (goggles if desired)
  • Two sets of footwear: (1) a pair of sandals, and (2) a pair of closed-toed, sturdy shoes for stilting/unicycling
    • If sandals are not well suited to the shower, add a pair of shower sandals
  • A raincoat (just in case)

Toiletries

  • Toothpaste and toothbrush
  • Soap
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Deodorant, if desired
  • Hairbrush or comb
  • Hair ties
  • Sunblock and chapstick
  • Lotion
  • Insect repellant
  • Glass/contacts, if needed
  • Toiletry bag, or large ziplock for above items to carry to the shower/bathroom

Optional

  • Pre-addressed stationery/postcards and stamps
  • Earplugs (if your child is a light sleeper)
  • Digital or disposable camera
  • A book, a deck of cards, or anything else you might like for afternoon free time
    • Help us keep Camp a safe space for all ages: if the book your camper brings contains mature themes, please instruct them not to share or leave their book behind at Camp.
  • Menstrual products, if needed (also available in the medical dome)
  • Stuffed animal/small blanket
  • Bandana
  • Sunglasses
  • A handheld mister/fan can be helpful on a hot day – not necessary, but nice!

What NOT to Bring

  • Please do not include any food in luggage. We are in the woods, and there are animals that really like food. Packing food in luggage lures animals into the tipis and can put our community in danger.
    • Beginning in 2026, we will not allow food in care packages either.
  • Matches, fireworks or explosives.
    • Glass water bottles are also prohibited because they can start fires!
  • Pocket knives or weapons of any kind, even toys that look like weapons.
  • Campers do not need any money while at Camp. You can leave money in their store account at drop off, and we will handle this.
  • Cell phones or valuable electronics.
    • Beginning in 2026, Winnarainbow will not allow campers to use cell phones for any reason. We previously permitted campers to use phones as cameras and a way to play music, but usage too frequently drifted to gaming, scrolling, and other activities. Phones are no longer allowed.
  • Valuable or extremely sentimental items, such as jewelry, collections, etc.
  • Cigarettes, vapes, alcohol, & drugs are prohibited. This applies to family members as well when on Camp property.
  • Please do not bring bikes, skate boards, etc.