THINGS TO PACK

The following is a list of suggested items to pack for your stay at ASCEND CAMP & RETREAT CENTER. 

Be sure to check weather conditions prior to your weekend getaway!

For Camp-related Activities

• Your favorite inspiration book for a book exchange activity 

• New, unwrapped toy(s) for ages 3-17 to be donated to our Operation Hope project (a raffle ticket will be given for a chance to win prizes)

• Prepare a joke to share at camp (for our "FILL YOUR LIFE WITH LAUGHTER" activity)

• An open mind and open heart!  :-D

Clothing

• Casual comfortable clothing (Please be mindful of clothing choice as there will be the presence of the Monastic Sangha)

• Tennis shoes

• Flip-flops/sandals to wear inside the cabins 

• Hat

Personal Necessities

• Bed linens: fitted bed sheet and pillow case, blanket, and pillow *

• Body soap

• Comb/Brush

• Towel 

• Shampoo/Conditioner 

• Personal medication

• Water bottle **

Included in your Welcome Bag

• Lip balm

• Toothbrush & toothpaste 

• Sunscreen lotion (1 oz)

• Hand sanitizer (1 oz)

Optional

• Light jacket

• Bathing suit/trunks [no bikinis please]

• Bicycle (if you would like to use during personal time)

• Yoga mat (if you plan to participate in the yoga and tai-chi sessions)

• Flashlight

• Bug repellant spray

• Money to buy souvenirs

*    The Camp facility has bed linens for rent:  $10 --- Please email us at info@retreatofawakening.org, if you're interested.

** Our Gift Shop will have wonderful souvenirs for purchase:  water bottles, shirts, hats, cross-body bags, etc.