What to Bring
Updated June 22, 2026
⭐️ Please write your name on all personal gear
iPods/tablets/cell phones cannot be used from Burns to camp or anytime during camp
Enjoy a technology free environment 🙂
- Lightweight Cold Weather SLEEPING BAG & PILLOW (include a small blanket if needed)
- AIR MATTRESS or FOAM PAD (space is limited so please avoid cots & queen sizes or above)
- SMALL (day) BACK PACK (large enough to carry sack lunch, 2 qt. size water bottles or 2 ltr. camelback, and other miscellaneous items… Waist strap recommended) *No Spike Bags
- WORKOUT CLOTHES & SWEATS (a few changes; yes, it could get cold)
- RAINGEAR (so it won’t rain), GLOVES or MITTENS (so it won’t snow) and BEANIE
- SHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS (to prevent sunburn-please bring light colored shirts)
- SOCKS at least a dozen pair (plan on throwing them away)
- HAT WITH BRIM or BASEBALL CAP light colored (REQUIRED WEAR due to sun) NO VISORS
- WORKOUT SHOES (a couple of pairs) If new, make sure they are broken in!!!
- SWIMSUIT & TOWEL
- PERSONAL TOILETRY ITEMS (toothpaste, biodegradable shampoo, hygiene products, etc.)
- SUNSCREEN and CHAPSTICK and INSECT REPELLANT
- DIRTY CLOTHES BAG with your name on it
- FLASHLIGHT or HEADLAMP with new batteries
- CUP (12 oz. for drinking hot and cold liquids)
- WATER BOTTLES (2 – 32 oz. size) or CAMELBACK (2 ltr. or greater)
- WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS (small bottle) or WATER FILTRATION DEVICE
- Electrolyte Packs (not mandatory but helpful)…
***ATTENTION: Campers who have allergies or have reactions to bee stings must bring appropriate medication and/or bee sting injection kits.
***ATTENTION: Campers who are taking Rx medication(s) must bring in the original bottle(s).
***Keep in Mind: We will be Cell Phone and Technology Free On our way to Camp on Sunday until you Leave Camp on Saturday. In the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance we will provide a Contact Number as we get closer to Camp in July.
Extra Things to Consider:
- 2026 Limited Edition SMRC NIKE ACG Custom Gear & Swag For Sale. Only available at Camp!
- STEENS SWAP MEET- Bring a running/racing/school t-shirt to swap with fellow campers.The SMRC Museum will be on display with gear dating back to the 1970’s, 80’s, 90’s…Bring old vintage shoes, shirts, jerseys, sweat tops/bottoms, uniforms to trade with Coach Y for old school Camp Gear or Camp Tuition!
- Basque Dinner Nite. On Thursday Night we have an authentic Basque Dinner. Bring an outfit for the occasion if you wish…Campers & Staff have a long tradition of looking Sharp! In Our own way of course.
- Down Time. Cards, cribbage board, chess, journal, book, homemade cookies or treats for your tentmates, jerky, dried fruit, trail mix…Cribbage games and a tournament will be held during Camp!
- There are many athletes from all over the US. It’s common to not “know anyone” and have a friend(s) for life after one week at Camp. “You can learn more about someone in an hour at a campfire than living next to them for a year.”