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
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- Close-toed, comfortable walking shoes
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- Clothing that can get dirty (and a change of clothing, because camp happens)
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- Rain jacket or poncho
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- Clean cloth mask
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- Swimsuit (worn to camp)
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- Beach towel
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- Sunblock
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- Water bottle
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- Small backpack/bag
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- Nut-free packed lunch and snack
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- You may also consider: swim goggles, flip flops/sandals, bug spray, jacket or sweatshirt
Overnight Camp - To Take
(suitable for a week)
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- 1-2 pairs sweatpants/jeans
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- 5-6 pairs shorts
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- Rain poncho/jacket
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- 3 pairs thick hiking socks
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- Jacket or sweatshirt
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- 6 pairs cotton socks
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- 6-10 pairs underwear
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- 2-3 long-sleeved shirts
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- 5 t-shirts
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- Hat
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- Sneakers, flip flops
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- 2 swimsuits
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- 2 bath towels, beach towels, washcloths
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- Laundry bag
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- Pillow and pillowcase
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- A set of twin sheets, blanket
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- Pajamas
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- Sleeping bag with sack
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- Water bottle
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- Flashlight/headlamp
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- Shampoo, conditioner, soap
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- Brush/comb
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- Toothbrush, toothpaste
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- Sunscreen, Chapstick, bug spray
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- Reading material
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- Stationary, pre-addressed stamped envelopes
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- Inexpensive camera
Tip: Be sure to label your items with your name!
Leave It
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- Cell phones and tablets
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- MP3 plays, computers & video games
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- Smart watches
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- Knives, weapons
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- Fireworks
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- Aerosol spray
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- Wheeled shoes, skateboards, inline/roller skates
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- Trading cards, sentimental collectibles, toys
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- Money
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- Jewelry
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- Alcohol, drugs
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- A bad attitude – camp is what you make of it!
