Know What Is and What Is Not Included

  • Facility (beds, kitchen, bathroom, temperature, storage, parking)
  • Shelter/sleeping arrangements
    • If at a public venue (museum, YMCA, zoo) find out about changing facilities, common practices for events such as these, packing tips (many places have limited space), sleeping facilities
    • If staying in a cabin or pre-set tents (tebins, yurts, etc.), find out what it has (bathroom, heat, fans, etc.)
    • If staying in hotels, make sure there is an indoor corridor (unlike motels where you must travel outdoors from room to room.) Find out about connecting rooms.
    • If tents, know how to set up and break down, review care info - Tent Care and Tips
  • Site maintenance/care (what are check out procedures? Who to call if site issue arises?)
  • Security and emergency information (staff on-site? hours?)
  • Bathroom facilities (indoor, outdoor, public, showers, etc.??)
  • Food options (storage, availability)
  • Important Numbers to Know Worksheet