YOUTH TRADITIONAL SONG WEEKEND
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • History >
      • Previous Staff
      • Previous Schedules
      • Artwork
    • Rules and Policies
    • Discussions & Resources
    • The Organizing Committee
    • How We Choose Our Staff
    • Facing and Challenging Racism in the Trad Song community
  • 2023 Weekend
    • Register
    • 2023 Staff
    • 2023 Schedule >
      • Lead a Workshop!
      • 2023 Workshop Descriptions
    • Rules and Policies >
      • Packing List
      • Covid-19 Policy
      • Code of Conduct
      • Substance Policy
      • Recording Policy
  • FAQS
    • General FAQS
    • Registration FAQS
  • Support YTS
    • Friends and Sponsors
  • Contact
  • Lottery Registration Explained

2023 Packing list

Covid stuff
  • A photo of a completed negative rapid test that you took on Friday, March 24th, 2023. You can also bring the test itself to show us. ​
  • Your health insurance information or insurance card (in case of emergency)
  • At least one spare rapid test, to test yourself during the weekend (but two is better just in case!)
  • Masks (optional, but we recommend that you bring a few just in case)

Personal Essentials
  • Bedding / linens, including:
  • Sheets (most beds are single beds; mattresses are provided)
  • Pillow (s) & pillowcase(s)
  • Blanket(s) or sleeping bag
  • TOWEL! Definitely bring a towel. 
  • Pillow! Did we say pillow? Bring a pillow! 
  • Flashlight. The camp is dark at night and paths may be icy or muddy.
  • Toiletries, including towels, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.
  • Your personal medications, including any over-the-counter meds that you might need
  • Layers: the buildings are heated, but we still have to walk between them, so bring warm clothes and shoes
  • Rain gear, snow pants if snow is predicted, boots (check the weather!)
  • Earplugs and/or eye mask, if you are a light sleeper
  • If you have special food needs you may bring supplemental food. Limited fridge space is available only for those with special dietary needs. ​

Singing Stuff and Other Fun Gear (mostly optional)
  • A song or many to share!
  • Notebook and pens/pencils to write down notes, song titles, contact info, etc.
  • Instruments! This is mostly a singing weekend, but instruments are very welcome
  • Dance shoes (there is often an attendee-led contra dance on Saturday night)
  • Indoor shoes or slippers
  • An audio recorder - see our Recording Policy
  • Camp has a sauna! Bring a bathing suit if you like to wear those in saunas.
  • Items for the silent auction! CDs, music, books, anything else…great chance to re-gift!
  • Cash and/or a checkbook, for performer merch, silent auction bidding, and purchasing beverages at the cash bar, if you like
  • Hot and cold drinking vessels: Please bring your own mug and water bottle.
  • Tea for the communal tea table
  • Your knitting/crochet/handcraft project
  • Puzzles or games
  • Snacks and drinks to share, for the weekend-long snack potluck table and late-night hangouts. No hot-plate or fridge available. Label homemade food with ingredients, please!
  • Seriously - don't forget your pillow!  

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