”Any enterprise requiring new clothes is not worth undertaking.”
Henry David Thoreau
Camper Packing List
This list is a guide for 4-7 week campers. Please adjust the numbers for 1-2 week campers except for Linens which apply to all. Keep in mind that 1 week campers do not receive laundry services. Items should be packed in a trunk/footlocker + one duffle bag and be clearly labeled.
CLOTHING:
- 6 pairs of shorts
- 6-10 shirts
- 2 long sleeve shirts
- 4 long pants
- 2 pairs white shorts
- 2 white shirts
- 1 white banquet outfit (sundress, skirt, etc.if attending)
- 3 pajamas (1 warm pair)
- 1 heavy sweatshirt, sweater or jacket
- 10 pair of socks
- 10 pair of underwear
- 1 raincoat or poncho
- 1 pair of waterproof shoes/boots
- 1 pair of tennis shoes
- 1 pair of flip-flop/crocs
- 2 swim suits
- old tennis shoes for river fun!
Toiletry Articles
- Soap/Plastic Case
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Comb/brush
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Plastic cup
- Plastic bucket to carry toiletries
- Mirror
Linens
- 1 pillow
- 2 pillow cases
- 2 fitted bed/cot sheets
- 2 flat bed/cot sheets
- 3 blankets (1 warm)
- 2 towels
- 1 bathrobe or towel wrap
- 2 hand towels
- 2 beach towels
- 2 washcloths
- 1 laundry bag
- cloth napkin(s)/bandanas
Necessities
- Flashlight/Headlamp
- Extra batteries
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sun block/lotion
- Bug spray
- Stationary/stamps
- Pen/pencil
- Water bottle
- If riding, hard hat and boots with 1/4” heel
Optional Articles
- Waterproof Watch
- Portable camping chair (e.g. Crazy Creek)
- Books to read
- Hiking boots
- Sleeping bag
- Tennis racquet & balls
- Ballet/tap/toe shoes/leotard
- Musical instrument & music
- Sports Equipment: Hockey/lax stick/softball glove/shin guards
- Nose plugs (synchro)
- Backpack/frame
- Camera
- Books/games
- Ground Cloth/Tarp for camping overnights
- Costumes
DO NOT PACK:
- Expensive jewelry, clothing or anything you would be upset if damaged or lost.
- Personal electronics: Radio/CD/MP3/DVD players/Video Games or Gameboys, Kindle or Nook
- Cell Phone
- Food: candy, gum, snacks
- Animals
- Weapons, Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs or any other illegal substance.
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