SigmaWest 2026
What to bring to camp
Clothing
Please bring clothing for 7 days for sun, rain, heat, and cold (weather can change quickly). In addition to summer outdoor clothes (shorts, t-shirts, sports shoes), please bring warm clothes (such as a sweatshirt and long pants), and clothes for rainy weather (such as a rain jacket). Please bring also a sun hat or cap. Please be advised that wearing slippers at camp is not allowed for safety reasons. There will not be a laundry service available.
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Hairbrush/comb
- Shower slippers
Learning supplies
Sigma provides a binder and a notebook for every camper. Please bring anything else you may need, in particular please bring pencils/pens.
Misc. items
- Sturdy water bottle labeled with camper's name (important!)
- Flashlight (important!)
- Hand watch (optional)
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
Swimming supplies
Bring two bathing suits and a swimming towel. Sunscreen, as well as swimming cap, if desired.
Sports equipment
We will have a basketball court, volleyball net, soccer field, and table tennis; If you have personal sports equipment, please bring it. We will also have dancing lessons in a professional dancing room, so if you have shoes for dancing, bring them also (but of course not required to participate)!
Musical instruments
As always, we will be holding a talent show and chamber music concert at Sigma! So, if you play an instrument and are considering participating, please bring it with you! We will have a place to store instruments safely when you are not using them
Bedding will be provided to all students at SigmaWest, included in tuition.
What NOT to bring to camp
Electronic devices are not permitted at SigmaWest and should be left with parents at check-in. Campers who come to camp with a phone or other electronic device will leave their electronics with SigmaStaff for safekeeping until the end of camp.
Please do NOT bring pocket knives, fireworks, gum, candy, food or valuables including electronic and handheld devices: cell phones, radios, mp3 players, cd players, laptops, etc.