To help you prepare for your adventure, we have a list of suggested items to bring. To help make your adventure safe and enjoyable, we have also included a list of things that you should leave home. We have also assembled a list of Free and Low Cost Costuming Ideas, as well as the opportunity to purchase your own costuming and approved Foam Weapons.

Our Adventures are best experienced when everyone involved wears appropriate costuming and leaves home “Mundane” (aka modern world) distractions, such as cell phones, iPods, and game boys. Our goal is to help our heroes become independent, creative, and well-rounded people through the role-playing experience. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Packing List

• Costuming:  See the Your Character link. Note that Costuming is not mandatory for Day Camps, but is highly encouraged. All Counselors will be in costume. (Costuming IS required for Residential Camp.)
• Approved Foam Weapons:  See the Your Character link. Note that only Guard Up-approved weapons are permitted.
• Blank T-shirts:  Black or Earth Tones; no logos, embroideries, or screens
• Please, no Shorts or Tank Tops! Our facility is air conditioned.
• Blank Sweats:  Black or Earth Tones; no logos.
• Please use indoor-only shoes. No socks or bare feet.
• Water bottle, canteen, or flask with a tight-fitting lid.
• Day pack:  A small book bag-sized bag to carry daily essentials (treasure, spell packets, water bottle, etc.).
• Journal or notebook

Optional for campers:

• Disposable camera (please, no digital cameras).
• Theatrical make-up
• Acoustical musical instrument
• Medieval-style drinking mug

Please leave at home:

• Electronics: cell phones, pagers, CD players, iPods, Game Boys, etc.
• Pets or animals
• Weapons, fireworks, or illegal substances
• Items of great personal or financial value

Guard Up is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen property or personal equipment. Any item determined to be unsafe or used in an unsafe manner will be confiscated. Lost and Found is held for two weeks after camp, and then donated to a charitable organization.

Remember: Label your stuff!