Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp (2024)

2018 Packing

Hey guys! The 2018 summer season is coming up so fast and I thought I’d put up a new packing list. I made one last year and you can find it here

Clothes

3-4 Blue Lake Polos (I like to have 4 to be safe but you can get by with 3)

3-4 Pairs of in uniform shorts (these are dark blue ~darker than the polos~ that aren’t super short. Just a heads up, you won’t want short shorts because your legs will stick to the chairs at rehersal sites)

1-2 Pairs of jeans (dark blue ~darker than polos~ look at the weather before picking and plan out shorts and jeans before hand but keep in mind the weather changes frequently so be prepared for anything!)

1 or 2 out of uniform tops and shorts (don’t bring a bunch but a few is nice for in unit and cabin activities as well as carnival for sessions 3 and 4)

White Socks (Bring enough pairs for everyday plus a few extra -you can never have enough socks okay-)

Underwear (Again, enough for all of camp plus extra.)

Bras (Girls)

Blue Lake Uniform Sweater

Formal uniform pants or skirt (Look on Blue Lake Access for additional information)

Formal uniform knee high socks (girls only -check Blue Lake Access for additional information-)

Bathing suit

Blue Lake Sweatshirt

Substantial shoes (Tennis shoes or converse are great! Bring shoes that are comfortable to be in all day and walk from one end of camp to the other)

Toiletries

Toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss

Face wash and washcloth

Shampoo

Body wash/soap

Razor

Deodorant

Pads/Tampons (Obviously only for girls. Bring these even if your not supposed to start, trust me. You’re around so many people so your cycle will most likely get thrown off so bring some whether you think you’re going to start or not.

2 Towels (Bring one for sure for showers. I recommend bringing two if you can because it may rain and/or be extremely humid and your first towel might not dry.)

Shower Cady

Flip-flops (Trust me, you’re gonna want these for the showers, walking too and from the bathroom in unit, and in the cabin because sand usually gets tracked in.)

Laundry soap (Only if you plan on washing socks and underwear because the counselors will not wash them.)

Bedding

Sleeping Bag

Sheets

Extra Blanket (I like to bring one because it can get cold at night and it’s very effective to keep sand out of your bed.)

Pillow and Case

Small memory or foam pad (Completely optional,I've gone for several years and never taken one but the beds are thin and hard so it’s something to consider but it’s not necessary.)

Other

Watch (I can not stress how important this is, just trust me and get yourself a watch.)

Rain Coat and/or umbrella/poncho (Trust me on this one. Even if it says it won’t rain while you will be at camp bring this no matter what. The weather changed rapidly and without warning, be prepared!)

Bugspray (You’re in the middle of the woods and there will be bugs so again, be prepared)

Sunscreen (Some people don’t need this but I recommend bringing it because if you’re like me and burn super easily then you’ll want it for those sunny days.)

Flashlight

Instrument (Band and Orchestra)

Music Stand (Band and Orchestra - This is really important for tech class and sectionals)

Instrument (Band and Orchestra only)

Anything you might need for your major or minor

Case of Water (Again, trust me on this one. The water at camp tastes like eggs a lot because it is by the lake so it’s nice to have a case of bottled water. I’d like to point out this is not a necessity -they have water at camp and places to refill water bottles- but I recommend it)

Water bottle (Really important unless you want to be at the mercy of the heat and get dehydrated. Stay Hydrated!)

Notebook w/ letters, envelopes, and stamps (At night you’ll have flashlight time to write letters to your family. Also, having a notebook to doodle or draw is nice. For example I write songs and I always get really inspired while at blue lake because of the atmosphere and all the talent so at night I like to jot down lyrics in an old notebook.)

Pencils, pencils, PeNciLS, PENCILS (This is SO important. Directors will expect you to have a pencil with you in rehearsal so just be prepared, a pen is also nice for letters and such.)

Chapstick (This one is really important especially for band and orchestra students and especially brass but I recommend it for everyone

Cough Drops (Bring a few especially if you’re a choir major because I have heard from multiple people that halfway through the session your throat feels pretty rough. Also, if someone in your cabin gets sick you may get a light cold because you’re living in such a close space so just bring a few in case.)

Battery Powered Fan

Camera (Not anything super expensive, just enough to capture some memories.)

That is what I recommend bringing. Check out my post from last year and also Blue Lake Access. I’m sorry if I forgot anything, I’m really busy with finals and preparing for International but I hope I covered everything. Feel free to comment your major, minor, session, unit, and cabin. Anyways, hope this helps you guys and I’ll talk to ya’ll soon!

-Stan