What to Bring

We have people ask us all the time what they should pack for camp, and the answer is usually “well, that depends!”  

The weather in mid-coast Manie can be unpredictable and can change quickly, so it is good to be prepared for a variety of conditions. Your packing list will also vary depending on your camp session and the kinds of activities you will be doing. Make sure you check the weather forecast before your camp session, and read your program description and welcome email prior to camp for more information. 

This list includes the items that we suggest you pack for camp, with bolded items being those that are highly recommend. You do not necessarily need to bring everything on the list!  This is meant to serve as a guide and help you prepare.  

Provided Items (You do not need to pack these!) 

• Bedding (sheets, pillow, bedspread)  
• Towel and washcloth 

Clothing 

• Extra pants and shirts! (There are no laundry facilities available at camp, so we recommend bringing extra clothing with you in case you get wet or dirty!) 
• Shell or lightweight jacket 
• Sweater, sweatshirt, or fleece 
• Bathing suit (there is no swimming allowed at camp, but there may be opportunities for going in the water depending on your session)  
• Robe, sweats, or other clothes to wear to a shared bathroom 
• Raincoat or poncho with rain hat/hood (Be prepared to be outside in the rain!) 
• Rain pants 
• Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots (waterproof boots are ideal, and bringing two pairs of shoes is recommended in case one pair gets wet!) 
• Shoes that you don’t mind getting wet like tevas, keens, chackos, old sneakers or water shoes.  
• Extra socks 
• Baseball hat or sun hat with brim (Be prepared to be out in the sun!) 
• Warm hat (for May, June, and September sessions when it can be chilly at night) 
• Long underwear (for May, June and September sessions when it can be chilly at night) 

Equipment 

• Binoculars. The staff will have spotting scopes that they will bring on field trips, but binoculars are essential to getting the most out of your birding trips! We have a very limited number of binoculars available to borrow.  
• Field guide to birds (we have some available in the store to purchase) 
• Travel mug (for big coffee or tea drinkers who want to bring their beverage on the go!) 
• Water bottle  
• Daypack 
• Flashlight or headlamp (and extra batteries!) 
• Sleeping bag (for May, June, and September sessions. We have extra wool blankets available, but it can get very chilly at night!) 
• Small notebook, pencil/pen 
• Zip lock plastic bags to protect your items in wet weather. 

 Personal 

• Sunglasses  
• Sunscreen 
• Insect Repellant (non-aerosol) 
• Medications 
• All personal toiletries (toothbrush/paste, shampoo, soap, etc.) 
• Snacks/special food items (Snacks are provided, but if you have favorites you may bring them! You will have access to a shared page. See the kitchen page for more information)