What Should I Bring?
What to bring to the Blairstown Center for programs during warmer weather?
The following list will help you pack for a 2-3 day program during the months between May and September.
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Clothing:
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Miscellanous:
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| t-shirts | 2 | flashlight | ||
| wool/fleece sweater | 1 | day pack | ||
| shorts | 2 | *water bottle | ||
| long pants | 2 | |||
| long-sleeve shirts | 1 | Bedding: | ||
| long underwear | 1 | sheets/blanket | 1 | |
| athletic socks | 2 | *sleeping bag | 1 | |
| wool socks | 1 | pillow | 1 | |
| underwear | 3 | |||
| *rain gear | Optional Things: | |||
| hiking boots | 1 pair | pleasure reading | ||
| sneakers *1 pair that can get wet! |
2 pairs | musical instruments | ||
| bathing suit (May-Sept.) | 1 | binoculars | ||
| bandanna | 1 | inexpensive watch | ||
| sun visor or cap | camera | |||
| journal | ||||
| Personal Hygiene: | stationary/stamps | |||
| toothpaste, soap, etc. | cards, games, etc. | |||
| chapstick | ||||
| sunscreen | ||||
| insect repellent | ||||
| large towel | 1 | |||
| hand towel | 1 | *If you don't have these items, you can borrow our PBC gear. |
Items that must be left at home:
- Hair dryers, TV’s, appliances, etc.
- Jewelry, fancy watches, large earrings, etc.
- Make-up
- Aerosol sprays
- Personal food, including candy and gum
- iPods, radios, MP3 players, any other electronics, etc
If the items above are brought, they will be kept safely for you until your departure
- Under no circumstances should dangerous implements or weapons of any type be brought to Blairstown. They will be confiscated.
- Drugs and alcohol will also be confiscated if brought with you.
Here is a printable list of what to bring for warmer weather (.pdf).
What to bring for to the Blairstown Center for programs during cooler weather?
The following list will help you pack for a 2-3 day program during the months between October and April.
| Clothing: | Miscellaneous: | |||
| athletic socks | 1 | flashlight | ||
| wool or polypro. socks | 2 | laundry bag | ||
| underwear | 3 | *water bottle | ||
| long underwear tops & bottoms | 2 | knapsack/day pack | ||
| long sleeve shirts or turtlenecks | 2 | |||
| wool pile sweater | 2-3 | Bedding: | ||
| long pants (winter-weight) | 2-3 | Sheets/blanket | 1 | |
| winter cap/hat | 1 | *sleeping bag | 1 | |
| gloves or mittens | pillow | 1 | ||
| *rain gear | ||||
| winter coat | Optional Things: | |||
| sneakers - 1 pair | pleasure reading | |||
| hiking boots | musical instruments | |||
| sleepwear | binoculars | |||
| inexpensive watch | ||||
| Personal Hygiene: | camera | |||
| toothbrush | journal | |||
| toothpaste, soap, etc. | stationary/stamps | |||
| chapstick | cards, games, etc | |||
| large towel | bandanna | |||
| hand towel | ||||
| *If you don't have these items, you can borrow our PBC gear. |
Items that must be left at home:
- Hair dryers, TV’s, appliances, etc.
- Jewelry, fancy watches, large earrings, etc.
- Make-up
- Aerosol sprays
- Personal food, including candy and gum
- iPods, radios, MP3 players, any other electronics, etc
If the items above are brought, they will be kept safely for you until your departure
- Under no circumstances should dangerous implements or weapons of any type be brought to Blairstown. They will be confiscated.
- Drugs and alcohol will also be confiscated if brought with you.
Here is a printable list of what to bring for cooler weather (.pdf).