What to Bring to Montshire Camp

Preschool camps

c Clothes for Exploring. Old clothes and sneakers are best. Please, no flip-flops, crocs, or other shoes that do not stay securely on your child's feet.

c Rain Gear (as the weather dictates). This includes raincoat and rain hat. No umbrellas. Activities are held outside on rainy days. In the case of thunderstorms or other severe weather we will return to the Museum building.

c Water shoes (sport sandals, old sneakers) for exploring water on Wednesday.

c There is no need to pack a water bottle or a snack, as Montshire provides this for the campers. Full day camps

c Lunch and mid-morning snack. (If your child is staying for the Extended Care Option, please include an additional snack.) Lunch boxes should fit in a daypack. Please include a small bag for lunch trash, as we practice a carry in/carry out policy.

c Small water bottle. We always have extra water at our campsites to refill. Upper Valley Adventures and Aquatic Investigations campers should bring a large water bottle.

c Wear sneakers or other shoes appropriate for running and exploring to camp. No flip-flops or Crocs, please.

c Raincoat. No umbrellas please. Boots optional. We do activities outside in rainy weather. In the case of thunderstorms or other severe weather we will bring the children inside.

c Camp clothes. Clothes your child can get dirty are the best. You may want to include a hat.

c Swimsuit, towel and water shoes. Water shoes are required when swimming or exploring at most of our sites.

c Bug repellent & sunscreen (optional). We always have extra sunscreen but do not provide bug repellent.

c Daypack for the listed items. Please leave other items at home.

Half day camps

c Snack and water bottle. If signed up for 2 half day programs in the same week also include a lunch.