What Should I Bring to Camp?
Please note that our camp host, CYO, does not allow pets -- no dogs, no cats, not even if you keep them in your vehicle or RV or camper.
Download and print this list: What to Bring to Camp
Necessary
- Flashlight with good batteries
- Plenty of warm clothes, warm hat, gloves or mittens, scarf -- prepare to dress in layers
- Rain gear, umbrella (hopefully unneeded) -– prepare for rain and hope for sunshine!
- Sturdy walking shoes and/or rubber boots
- Watch, cell phone, or equivalent
- Pocketknife
- Basket with handles for collecting mushrooms or bags with handles
- Drinking water container
- Mask (N95 or equivalent is recommended)
- IF STAYING IN ONSITE CABINS:
- Sleeping bag or bedding with blankets and pillow
- Towel, wash cloth, personal toiletries (very little available locally)
- Footwear for your cabin
- Earplugs and mask if you are a light sleeper (possible snoring cabin mates? We will hope not, but just in case...)
Optional for All Guests
- Walking or mushroom probing stick
- Compass (or cellphone with compass app)
- Favorite whistle (we will have whistles to hand out)
- Wax paper bags for keeping mushrooms organized in basket
- Mushroom cleaning brush
- Field guides, note pad & pen
- Camera, or Photo equipment
- Daypack or hip pack
- UV flashlight for evening UV forays around the lodge
- Wool silk, mohair, alpaca or hemp plus nylon & rayon, if taking a dye class
- Hand-held multi-channel radios ("Talkabout" / "walkie-talkie" style -- if you have one, bring it along)
- Fingernail brush for post-foray dirty nails
- Favorite snacks
- Hot beverage mug
- Wine glass/beer mug (or buy one of our SOMA glasses)
- Spending money – mushroom books, T shirts, posters, cards, silent auction, and more will be for sale. There will be several vendors with tables in the main lodge
More Info
For more general camp info, email the SOMA Camp Registrar
