Summer Camp: What To Bring

BASIC CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

The following list is to help you plan.  All clothing should be comfortable so campers can play hard.  No laundry facilities are available, so please plan sets/pair of clothing based on length of stay.  Let your camper help pack so they know where everything is!

IMPORTANT     -      PUT CAMPER NAME ON EVERYTHING

BEDDING  ( sleeping bag with pillow)

RAIN GEAR  (poncho or raincoat -   REQUIRED)

SWIMMING (swim suit, 2 towels, sunscreen)

CLOTHING (Nothing fancy)

·        Shorts (2 or 3 pairs) cutoffs are fine

·        Jeans (2 pr) and one pair sweat pants

·        Underwear (plenty)

·        Bandana

·        Socks (no footies) REQUIRED

·        Light jacket

·        Sweatshirt

·        Long sleeved shirt (IMPORTANT- Temperatures still drop into the 50’s at this elevation of 4,000 feet during June & July)

·        T-shirts (No halters, tank tops, tube tops, cut off tops) NO BARE MIDRIFTS

·        Sleep wear (1-2) can be a set of jogging pants and T-shirt because of the cool nights

FOOTWEAR –

·        1 pair for water activity – old tennis shoes are great, or water shoes that snap or Velcro closed.  These will get wet and muddy during creek exploration and waterfront activities.

·        1 pair for hiking. Prefer lightweight hiking boots.  The added support is needed.

·        1 pair shower shoes (thongs or flip flops)

·        NO Crocs!

TOILETRIES – in a bag

·        Shampoo, brush, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste

·        Soap in a soap box or baggie

·        Female sanitary protection

·        Stick deodorant

·        1 or 2 wash cloths

·        1 towel

MISCELLANEOUS NEEDS

·        Flashlight & extra batteries

·        Non-aerosol insect repellent

·        Laundry bag (an old pillowcase or mesh bag so items can air dry)

·        Bible, notebook, pencils

·        Stationary, stamps, OR self-addressed stamped postcards

·        Water bottle (available at camp store) 

·        Day Pack (book bag) REQUIRED by all campers to carry bag lunch, water bottle, rain gear, etc

·        1 Cotton T-Shirt or pillowcase to tie-dye

OPTIONAL

·        Disposable Camera

·        Book to Read

THE CAMP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGE OF PERSONAL ITEMS

Note parent – leave mail at registration desk for your camper for the week they are here.