what to prepare
Below are details to help you prepare for the gathering!
Unofficial Checklist
Before you leave
- Directions to Western Maryland 4H Center
- Full tank of gas
Cabin
- Sheets (small twin sized mattress)
- Pillow
- Blanket (a light one & heavy one
- Small fan
- Power Strip (if you have multiple things to plug in)
- Lantern/Flashlight (extra batteries)
- Papertowels
Tent
- Tent
- Tent Stakes
- Tarp
- Sleeping bag/pad/mattress/cot, etc (don’t forge the pump for an air mattress)
- Folding Chairs
Clothing and Footwear
- Sleepwear
- Underwear/bras
- Pants/shorts
- Shirts (long and short-sleeved)
- Skirts/dresses (comfy, not fancy)
- Sun-shielding hat
- Swimsuits
- Socks (bring extra)
- Rainwear (jacket and boots)
- Sneakers
- Flip-flops/shower shoes
- Hoodie/Jacket/Sweatshirt
- Laundry bag (black garbage back works)
Survival
- Water bottles/reusable bottle
- Snacks
- Bottle opener/corkscrew
- ‘Drinks’
Personal Items
- Sunscreen
- Hair Ties
- Sanitary Supplies
- Prescription & OTC medications (allergy meds)
- Toothbrush, toothpaste
- Insect Repellent
- Cosmetics
- Brush/Comb
- Hairdryer/straightener
- Sunglasses
- Towel(s)
- Shower bag – Shampoo, conditioner, soap, razor, shaving cream, etc
Other Items
- Notebook & Pen/pencil
- Cell phone charger
- Games (Tafl, Kubb, Frisbee, Football, etc)
- Crafts/Wears/Goods – if you will be vending (make sure to indicate this on your registration)
- Class notes/handouts – if you will be teaching a workshop (make sure to indicate this on your registration)
- Items to donate to the raffle or auction
- Cash for vendors/raffle/auction
