OVERNIGHT CAMP PACKING LIST

THINGS TO BRING:

  • Camper’s medication in original containers.  Must be given to the camp staff..

  • TWO WATER BOTTLES 

  • Sleeping Bag / Pillow / Pillowcase

  • Toothbrush / Toothpaste

  • Comb / Hairbrush

  • Shampoo (plastic bottle)

  • Soap and a container to keep it in

  • Towel (for shower)

  • Towel (for beach)

  • Sunscreen

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • Extra batteries for flashlight or headlamp

  • Day pack for hikes and canoe trips

  • Feminine hygiene products (if necessary)

Optional

  • Neckerchief (returning campers)

  • Masks

  • Insect repellant

  • Bible

  • Pen or pencil

  • Journal or notebook

  • Envelopes (pre-addressed and pre-stamped)

  • Plastic garbage bag (to bring home wet things and dirty laundry)

  • Camera (cheap or disposable)

CLOTHING:

  • T-shirts (please leave tank tops at home)

  • Shorts (preferably NOT lightweight cotton)

  • Long pants

  • Underwear

  • Socks

  • Extra-Heavy shirt, sweater, or sweatshirt.

  • Hat with wide brim for canoe trips

  • Rainy day gear

  • Swimsuit (practical and functional for swimming, boating, and other beach activities)

  • Water shoes with thick bottoms (crucial for our waterfront, pier, and dock)

  • Sneakers or hiking shoes (many camp activities require them to be worn)

  • Warm Pajamas

  • Extra pair of shoes or sandals (you never know)

  • Shower sandals or an extra pair of water shoes

THINGS NOT TO BRING

  • New, nice, or fragile clothes 

  • Fireworks or weapons of any kind 

  • Personal sports equipment 

  • Pets or any other animal 

  • Valuables, jewelry, etc. 

  • Money (all food, snacks, and t-shirts are included in the cost of camp) 

  • Cell phones, electronics, music players, video game systems, etc.  These are a big distraction and the staff WILL take them away and lock them up in the office.  Take the challenge - be unplugged.

  • Alcohol or drugs (other than prescription) 


PACKING TIPS

  • Make sure the camper is involved in the packing process, so they know what they have for the week and where it is packed! 

  • Write the camper's name name on everything.

  • Remember comfortable and practical.  New, fancy clothes will not remain that way during camp.