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