Camp Packing List

For those parents sending their children to camp, be it for a day or a week, a packing list is essential. Here is one to cover both situations, courtesy South Mountain YMCA Camps and its staff members.

Day Camp - To Take

• • Close-toed, comfortable walking shoes

• • Clothing that can get dirty (and a change of clothing, because camp happens)

• • Rain jacket or poncho

• • Clean cloth mask

• • Swimsuit (worn to camp)

• • Beach towel

• • Sunblock

• • Water bottle

• • Small backpack/bag

• • Nut-free packed lunch and snack

• • You may also consider: swim goggles, flip flops/sandals, bug spray, jacket or sweatshirt

Overnight Camp - To Take

(suitable for a week)

• • 1-2 pairs sweatpants/jeans

• • 5-6 pairs shorts

• • Rain poncho/jacket

• • 3 pairs thick hiking socks

• • Jacket or sweatshirt

• • 6 pairs cotton socks

• • 6-10 pairs underwear

• • 2-3 long-sleeved shirts

• • 5 t-shirts

• • Hat

• • Sneakers, flip flops

• • 2 swimsuits

• • 2 bath towels, beach towels, washcloths

• • Laundry bag

• • Pillow and pillowcase

• • A set of twin sheets, blanket

• • Pajamas

• • Sleeping bag with sack

• • Water bottle

• • Flashlight/headlamp

• • Shampoo, conditioner, soap

• • Brush/comb

• • Toothbrush, toothpaste

• • Sunscreen, Chapstick, bug spray

• • Reading material

• • Stationary, pre-addressed stamped envelopes

• • Inexpensive camera

Tip: Be sure to label your items with your name!

Leave It

• • Cell phones and tablets

• • MP3 plays, computers & video games

• • Smart watches

• • Knives, weapons

• • Fireworks

• • Aerosol spray

• • Wheeled shoes, skateboards, inline/roller skates

• • Trading cards, sentimental collectibles, toys

• • Money

• • Jewelry

• • Alcohol, drugs

• • A bad attitude – camp is what you make of it!