BACDS American Dance and Music Week — July 3-8, 2011 BACDS American Dance and Music Week, July 3-8, 2011

Gear to Bring to Camp

Gear to Bring to Camp

The following is a list of things you may wish to bring for a safe and comfortable camp experience. For those of you flying to the Bay Area, we have a few basics to loan for your convenience. For a $25 fee, a limited amount of bedding is available on a first come, first served basis. If you need bedding, please confirm your request to the Registrar no later than June 15.

General

[ ] Driving Directions and Road Map
[ ] Class and Special Events Descriptions

For your cabin

Bring your own bedding!
[ ] Pillow and twin-bed sheets; sleeping bag or warm blanket
[ ] Foam/air mattress pad (optional)
[ ] Two bath towels (one to use while the other dries)
[ ] Flashlight, battery-powered lantern and extra batteries
[ ] Alarm clock and extra batteries
[ ] Mirror
[ ] Camp chairs
[ ] Personal drinking mug

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
[ ] Evening Party Duds
[ ] Personal medications
[ ] Fragrance-free personal hygiene products
[ ] Fragrance-free mosquito repellent
[ ] Sunhat, sunglasses, fragrance-free sun block
[ ] Swimsuit
[ ] Light rain jacket, umbrella

For your classes

[ ] Shoes: country dancing, ballroom.
[ ] Musical instruments
[ ] Sheet music, books; music stand
[ ] Dance notes/cards for Callers' Mini-Course, Open Mic, Camper's Night, etc.
[ ] Notebook, writing implements
[ ] Yoga mat or large towel for Warm-Up & Stretch classes
[ ] Tape recorder, extra tapes and batteries
[ ] Camera; film, digital cards, charger or additional batteries

For your pleasure

[ ] Live and Silent Auction items
[ ] Checkbook, hard cash
[ ] Earrings and paperback books to swap
[ ] Unusual board/card games
[ ] Picnic field games, sports equipment
[ ] To share: songs, poetry, crafty projects
[ ] Camp chair (for around the campfire or in meadow)
[ ] Floor cushion (soft concert seating)