This list was compiled by a number of Family Campers who have been coming to the farm for years.  The list is quite extensive and covers most aspects of family camp life, but please don't feel you have to bring it all.  In fact, think simplicity as much as possible.

·         Clothes

·         Toiletries

·         Shower House

·         Cabin

·         River

·         Hiking

·         Quiet / Relaxation Time

·         Camp Fires

·         Miscellaneous Sundries

·         Snacks / Drinks

·         What NOT to Bring

Clothes - The weather during June - September can vary greatly.  Your best bet is to think "layers."

Q:  "So, what do you think people should bring to the farm?"
A:  "...Just bring clothes they'd take tent camping...as many shorts and t-shirts for their children as the number of days they are staying, unless they either plan to go to Willits on Wednesday to do laundry, or they achieve a state of non-reactive bliss about how dirty their children will happily manage to get..."

·         t-shirts, sweat shirts, etc.

·         shorts

·         jeans / long pants

·         underwear

·         socks - more than you think you'll need

·         tennis shoes, boots, sandals/tevas/chacos

·         jackets / fleece

·         pajamas / thermal underwear (most of the cabins are unheated with screen windows

·         swim suit or two per person

·         casual sun dress or two if you feel like spiffing up a bit

·         hiking boots, socks, pants, shorts

·         rain ponchos (for that once-in-20-years summer rainstorm)

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Toiletries 

·         lotion and lip balm

·         tooth brushes / floss

·         tooth paste

·         shampoo and conditioner

·         soap if you prefer a specific kind

·         deodorant

·         suncreen

·         razor(s) / shaving cream

·         Tecnu lotion (to remove poison oak oil)

·         Calamine lotion (in case you don't remove the poison oak oil in time!)

·         bug repellant

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Shower House Stuff  

·         cover-up / robe

·         toiletries (see above)

·         flip-flops / Tevas / Chacos

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Cabin Stuff  

·         extra clip-on reading lights (each cabin has 2, but you might want more)

·         extension cords

·         extra pillows

·         sleeping bag or two (for camping out or late night hammock swinging)

·         flashlights - one per person

·         batteries

·         clock

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River Stuff  

·         beach towels

·         water toys

·         inner tubes / rafts / pump

·         beach umbrella

·         beach chairs (also good as additional seating outside your cabin)

·         masks and snorkels (voted the #1 used and fought over accessory at the river)

·         river shoes (Tevas, Chacos, old tennis shoes, etc.)

·         sun hats

·         fanny pack / day pack with water bottles

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Hiking Stuff  

·         fanny pack / day pack with water bottles

·         first aid kit (see Miscellaneous Sundries below)

·         other items you'll need are listed in other sections...

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Quiet / Relaxation Time Stuff tuff  

·         books / magazines

·         games / crafts / cards / puzzles (we have some, but please feel free to bring your favorites as well)

·         sport stuff (again we've got some, but we may not have your favorites)

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Camp Fire Stuff  

·         S'mores fixings - VERY IMPORTANT

·         guitar (or other musical instruments), song books

·         ideas for skits and plays

·         matches

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Miscellaneous Sundries 

·         camera / film

·         video camera

·         first aid kit (band aids, anti-itch cream, small wound cleaner, aspirin or tylenol, peptol bismol, allergy medicine, tweezers)

·         sewing kit (safety pins, ripper, thread, needles, straight pins)

·         sandwich bags / large bags

·         field guides

·         big wheeled stroller and/or baby carrier

·         tissues or wet wipes

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Snacks / Drinks  One thing Emandal isn't lacking is food, but occasionally you may find you or  your family craving snacks in between meals.  So, it's a good idea to  bring and/or buy a "back-up stash" of goodies.

·         drinks:  juice, sparkling water, sodas, beer, wine, etc.

·         snacks:  pretzels, peanuts, chips, granola bars, crackers, goldfish crackers, etc.

·         one cooler for keeping drinks cold and another cooler for storing snacks out of the pesky paws of raccoons and skunks!

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What NOT to Bring

·         good clothes (everything gets dirty!)

·         nice jewelry and makeup (no one dresses up)

·         cell phones (no cell phone reception at the farm)

·         pagers (you are on vacation!)

·         portable radios/stereos or TVs (lousy reception)

·         High heel shoes (lots of dirt roads, paths and uneven surfaces - believe us, your ankles will thank you!)