What to Bring

It can be pretty cold in Vermont in the fall. Pack accordingly! Past attendees have asked us to make sure we extra absolutely communicate how cold it gets over the weekend. It gets cold! Pack warm things! Some suggestions for what to bring:

  • COVID-19 rapid tests, at least 2 and more to share
  • Dance shoes and outdoor shoes (to help control dust in the dance hall, please have separate indoor and outdoor footwear)
  • Instruments, tune books, dance cards, song books
  • Extra jacket, big warm sweater, rain jacket, windbreaker, long underwear, clothes for layering
  • Towel
  • Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
  • Flashlight / headlamp / lantern (don’t forget this; it gets dark at Kinhaven and we don’t want anyone to get lost or trip on an apple)
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks if you think you will get hungry between meals
  • Frisbee, juggling balls, books, board games, anything you might want to do during free time
  • Your joy, enthusiasm, and excitement

If you are staying in cabins:

  • Pillow & sheets (only a mattress will be provided in cabins)
  • Bedding, including a warm sleeping bag or several blankets (it’s likely to be chilly)
  • Extra bedding to share

If you are staying in tents:

  • Tent
  • Air mattress or camping pad
  • Bedding, including a warm sleeping bag or several blankets (again, it’s likely to be chilly)
  • Extra bedding to share. Keep your fellow campers warm!

Please do NOT bring:

  • Space heaters. Kinhaven doesn’t allow them.
  • Alcohol / drugs – We are a substance-free weekend! Also please note Kinhaven doesn’t allow cigarette smoking in or near any of the facilities, but it is allowed on the road and the lower parking lots.

Housing

There are a number of cabins available with mattresses. You’ll sign up for housing when you arrive at camp. There is plenty of space for everybody. We usually have a few areas of the cabins designated as quiet housing, and you can sign up for those if you wish to have a party-free zone to return to and sleep. If you prefer, you may bring a tent and camp instead.