What to Bring

Chamberre 2026 dates are Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026 through Sunday evening, June 14, 2026. Prices have not been determined yet, so please wait for the “Ready for Applications” email announcement before applying.

Clothing for Daily Wear

  • Sturdy shoes with good soles (the terrain is very rocky)
  • Casual short and long sleeved shirts
  • Jeans/slacks
  • Shorts
  • Multiple cloth or medical face masks
  • Jacket (for rain, wind, even snow!)
  • Rain gear or umbrella
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Hat to protect from sun and cold
  • Due to changing temperatures, layered clothing is advised.

Concert Attire, Completely Optional

  • Clothes nicer than your camp clothes, or your concert raiment
  • Soloist can optionally upgrade

Linens*

  • Sleeping bag or bed sheets and blankets
  • Pillow and pillowcase
  • Towels and washcloths

*  Upon request and for an extra $75 fee, Chamberre will provide a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, one pillow with pillowcase, two fleece blankets, and towels, which must be returned.

Personal Items

  • Shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
  • NON-anti-bacterial bath soap (anti-bacterial soap interferes with the septic system)
  • Water bottle
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Flip-flops for SHOWER USE ONLY
  • Kleenex
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen – at least 30 spf
  • Chapstick
  • Moisturizing lotion
  • Daypack/backpack and rain gear for optional hikes

Music Items

  • Instrument(s)
  • Lightweight music stand (cabins have music stands, but you might want to use yours)
  • Lightweight music stand light (cabins have lights, but you might want to use yours)
  • Maintenance supplies for your instrument
  • Music bag or backpack to carry your stuff from session to session
  • Orchestra / chamber music if it was sent to you in advance

Optional Items

  • Books or games
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Laptop Computer (there is WiFi in some spots on campus)
  • Facial mask
  • Hand sanitizer

Pianos are provided:

Dining Hall / Concert Hall Stage