What to Pack for Camp

Take it from Head to Toe, throw in a few more items and
you’re ready to go!

 Head Gear

  • Bandana
  • Baseball cap
  • Brightly colored sun hat
  • Eye glasses, sun glasses
  • Swim goggles

 Clothes – Plan on 1 ½ outfits per day and double the underwear!

  • T-shirts / tank tops
  • Shorts
  • Jeans
  • Raincoat / poncho
  • Sweatshirt and sweat pants
  • Swim suit
  • Pajamas
  • Underwear

 Footwear

  • Boots (hiking or horseback riding)
  • Tennis shoes
  • Sandals / flip flops / river shoes

 Bead and Bath

  • Towels (2 for boys; 3-4 for girls per week)
  • Mattress pad
  • Blanket
  • Pillow and pillow cases
  • Sheets
  • Sleeping bag
  • Laundry bag
  • Wet bag (2 gallon Ziploc bags work great)
  • Mirror

 Bathroom Gear (pack in a portable shower bucket)

  • Brush / comb
  • Shampoo
  • Soap and soap container
  • Toothbrush and container
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Shaving gear
  • Lip balm
  • Nail clippers

 Other Stuff

  • Books / magazines
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Waterproof wristwatch
  • Alarm clock
  • Water bottle
  • Disposable camera
  • Special family photo
  • Stuffed animal
  • Pre-addressed post cards

 DON’T PACK (some camps allow some of these items, but check with yours)

  • Radios, TVs
  • Hand-held video games
  • Cell phones / pagers
  • Food
  • Fireworks
  • Expensive or special jewelry

 Camp Packing Tips

  • Review camp packing lists
  • Label EVERYTHING – laundry pens, iron-on / sew-in labels
  • Break in shoes and boots before camp begins
  • Don’t buy new clothes to send to camp
  • Plan ahead when packing – campers often live out of duffel bags, suitcases, trunks and backpacks
 

 
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