What do you bring with you?
The weather can vary drastically during the summer months. We advise you to be prepared for hot days and hot nights as well as cold days and cold nights. Typical Wisconsin days are pleasant, between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Nights are generally cool, though some years have stayed very warm.
Clothing
- Shirts
- Shorts
- Socks
- Undergarments
- Sleepwear for hot and cold nights
- Jeans, sweats, slacks
- Sweatshirts, jackets, sweater
- Rain gear
- Tennis shoes, sandals, hiking shoes
- Dressier clothes for adult dinner
- Theme party attire (announced prior to the start of camp via social media and a guest newsletter)
- Talent show costumes
Water-related items
- Swimsuits
- Beach towels
- Tote bag
- Sunscreen
- Aqua socks or sandals with straps*
- Floaties and water toys
*These are required for all guests who enter the water due to zebra mussels
For cabins and cabent only
- Sheets, blankets, pillows, and shower towels
Other items
- Phone chargers
- Portable fan (accommodations have at least one fan)
- Cooler
- Flashlights and batteries
- Extra blankets and pillows
- Toiletries
- Special medications
- Insect repellent
- Baby bottles, cups, diapers, and other care items (high chairs and cribs are provided upon request)
- Fishing poles (check local regulations for licensing)
- Tennis rackets
- Golf clubs (golf is available nearby for standard fees)
- Board games and cards
- Small backpacks or bags for your child(ren) to carry items on lake hikes and boat rides, if necessary (such as sunscreen and towels)
- Cash for children’s field trips, if applicable (typically $5)
- Snacks and beverages for your room
Prohibited items
- Pets
- Hunting equipment, guns, or other weapons
- Fireworks
- Air conditioners