Packing Lists

• Water Bottle

• Analog watch

• Comfortable, sturdy shoes for outdoor activities (tennis, sneakers)

• Raincoat

• Clothes that are appropriate for the classes you are taking

• All Music Students: long-sleeved white shirt, black skirt/pants, black socks, black dress shoes

SFAC provides a mattress pad, bottom sheet, pillow & pillow case on each twin bed. If possible, plan on packing for the two week session. Access to laundry is limited.

• Alarm Clock

• Sleeping bag and/or warm blanket (nights are often chilly)

• Optional: Twin bed sheets

• Towel & wash cloth

• Pajamas

• Sweatshirt

• Enough underwear & socks for the full session (14 days)

• Clothing for variable weather (rainy, cold, hot) Average summer temperatures range from 40-75 degrees, rain is frequent

• Warm Jacket

• Toothbrush & toothpaste

• Deodorant

• Soap or body wash

• Shampoo & conditioner

• Comb or brush

• Sunscreen

• Any other personal toiletries you regularly use

• Medication (if applicable) - must be brought to camp in its original packaging and placed inside a zip-lock bag labeled with the student’s name, medication name, dosage instructions, and the prescribing physician’s name and phone number

The following items are optional:

• Shower shoes

• Waterproof shoes or rain boots

• Sleep mask

• Shoes & clothes for hiking

• Hat & gloves

• Disposable or digital camera

• Books, decks of cards, games, craft materials, etc.

• Letter writing materials with addressed, stamped envelopes

Music Classes:

• All music students: long-sleeved white shirt, black skirt/pants, black socks, black dress shoes

• Instrument(s)

• Extra reeds, oil, strings, rosin

• Piano: wired headphones (not bluetooth)

• Trumpet & Trombone: straight & cup mutes

• Percussionists & Drummers: Stick bag complete with the full set of sticks & drum set sticks

• Cello, Tuba & Bass: contact our office before May 1 to arrange instrument rental

• Rock Band Guitar & Bass: Instrument & cable (amps are provided)

Ballet: Black leotard (any sleeve type), pink or skin-toned tights, soft ballet slippers. Those with experience en pointe should bring pointe shoes OR White, short-sleeved shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes, black socks

Modern Dance: Black leotard (any sleeve type), black leggings OR black tank & black pants

Body Conditioning: Clean gym shoes & clothes to move comfortably in

Hip Hop Dance: Clean gym shoes & clothes to move comfortably in

Street Dance: Clean gym shoes & clothes to move comfortably in

Theater Classes: Black shirt, black pants, black socks & clothes to move comfortably in

Live Event Production: 3-4 additional sets of black clothes & black close-toed shoes

Animation: USB flash drive with at least 16GB of free space

Digital Photography: A digital SLR camera with manual controls for aperture and shutter speed, batteries/or charger, memory cards, card reader or cord, and a USB flash drive with at least 16GB of memory. If you do not have access to a camera please contact the SFAC office by May 1 to be switched to another class.

Music Classes:

• All music students: long-sleeved white shirt, black skirt/pants, black socks, black dress shoes

• Instrument(s)

• Extra reeds, oil, strings, rosin

• Piano: wired headphones (not bluetooth)

• Trumpet & Trombone: straight & cup mutes

• Percussionists & Drummers: Stick bag complete with the full set of sticks & drum set sticks

• Cello, Tuba & Bass: contact our office before May 1 to arrange instrument rental

• Rock Band Guitar & Bass: Instrument & cable (amps are provided)

Electronic & Recorded Music Classes: USB Flash drive with at least 16GB of free space, wired headphones (not blue tooth)

Ballet: Black leotard (any sleeve type), pink or skin-toned tights, soft ballet slippers. Those with experience en pointe should bring pointe shoes OR White, short-sleeved shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes, black socks

Modern Dance: Black leotard (any sleeve type), black leggings OR black tank & black pants

Body Conditioning: Clean gym shoes & clothes to move comfortably in

Hip Hop Dance: Clean gym shoes & clothes to move comfortably in

Street Dance: Clean gym shoes & clothes to move comfortably in

Theater Classes: Black shirt, black pants, black socks & clothes to move comfortably in

Live Event Production: 3-4 additional sets of black clothes & black close-toed shoes

Animation: USB flash drive with at least 16GB of free space

Digital Photography: A digital SLR camera with manual controls for aperture and shutter speed, batteries/or charger, memory cards, card reader or cord, and a USB flash drive with at least 16GB of memory. If you do not have access to a camera please contact the SFAC office by May 1 to be switched to another class.

​Students may want to bring a small amount of cash or a credit/debit card to use at the camp store or in town. Camp souvenirs and snacks are offered at the camp store and range in price from $1 for a bumper sticker or snack to $45 for a sweatshirt. Money can also be added to a student's account at the camp store through the registration portal.

• Cell phones, Apple watches, air pods, bluetooth headphones, wearable technology, laptops, netbooks, chromebooks, iPads, tablets, kindles, hand-held gaming devices, walkie talkies, etc. Any connected electronic devices brought to camp will be collected on opening day and returned at the end of the session.

• Expensive items that are easy to lose (example: sunglasses)

• Roller blades, skateboards, rip sticks, bikes, scooters, etc.

• Any form of weapon including pocket or camping knives

• Battery operated toys, toys that resemble any type of weapon, walkie-talkies, etc.

• Fireworks, sparklers, firecrackers, matches, lighters, etc.

• Energy drinks

• Hair straighteners and curling irons (The Fire Marshall prohibits electrical appliances and extension cords in dorm rooms).

• Tea kettles, coffee pots, hot plates (The Fire Marshall prohibits electrical appliances and extension cords in dorm rooms).

• Any item that disrupts camp activities, creates a nuisance, or is considered potentially harmful to other individuals will be held until the end of camp.

• Remember that the camp provides basic over-the-counter first aid items for campers, so there is no need to pack things such as band-aids, cough drops, etc.