When helping your child pack for camp, please remember to LEAVE their iPods, MP3 players, cell phones & smart watches AT HOME or IN THE CAR. We run on camp time all week, so no need for any fancy stuff that could get broken or damaged. If campers are found with electronics, they will be taken away and will need to be picked up by parents on Friday.
Please LABEL your children’s clothes, beach towels, sleeping bags, and ALL personal items Change of clothes/outfits for six days/nights plus activities! Please check the weather forecast the week prior to camp & pack extra for RAIN if needed. Camp location for weather is Lake Crescent. Cold, wet campers and lots of wet clothes/shoes are no fun. Camper ages are 9-14 years old. Please bring appropriate clothing. No crops shorter than belly button are permitted for shirts.
- ☑ 6 t-shirts
- ☑ 6 shorts
- ☑ 6 pairs socks
- ☑ 6+ underwear
- ☑ 2 – 3 pants
- ☑ Water/windproof jacket
- ☑ 1 -2 hoodies/sweaters
- ☑ 1 – 2 long sleeve shirts
- ☑ 2 – 3 Pajamas
- ☑ Bras/Padded shirts as needed
- ☑ Bathing suits (2 recommended) We always try to get in lots of swim time! (None of the following are permitted: string bikinis, low-cut tops, thong or high cut bottoms, speedos, any cut that displays excessive skin. Suits must be age appropriate for 9 – 14)
- ☑ Shoes – 2 – 3 pairs of play shoes if possible. Shoes should be for running/playing by or in the lake and water. Secure strap sandals at the heel are permitted. Flip flops and Birks are not allowed on trails due to trip hazards.
- ☑ 2 Towels – one for showers, one for beach. 2-3 wash clothes in a ziploc bag.
- ☑ Sleeping bag & pillow – space is limited and cabins are cozy. Cabins have built-in heaters. No large or extra blankets. 1 small stuffed animal (fits in pillow) allowed.
- ☑ Water bottle labeled with Camper’s Name
- ☑ Large plastic garbage bag(s) for wet and dirty clothes
- ☑ Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant (if of age). (A ziplock bag or waterproof bag is recommended to carry to and from the showers. All-in-one body/shampoo/conditioners are great for kids to keep it simple. We play in the lake and get dirty in the woods so campers will need to be able to shower on their own and maintain personal hygiene. The shower room is like a public pool dressing room with individual shower stalls & curtains for privacy. We encourage at least three (3) showers over the course of the week in addition to lake time.)
- ☑ Insect repellent spray/sunscreen. Bug Bands tend to work great at camp: 2-4 per kid. (We will have generic brands at camp, however, if your camper has allergies to sunscreen/bug spray, please send their own and notify the camp nurse of allergies at check-in. Campers will self-administer these items)
- ☑ Contacts / Glasses – if your child wears contacts be sure they bring extra pairs, a small mirror and back up glasses if available.
- ☑ OPTIONAL: 1 outfit of dark/camo clothes for mission impossible (nighttime camp version of hide & seek).
- ☑ OPTIONAL: Book/Journal for quiet time, deck of cards, disposable camera with name, Instax cameras & small digital cameras allowed (write name on them), flashlights / batteries, pen & small notebooks to write down friends’ names & numbers. (NOTE: Cell phones will not be allowed as cameras & flashlights.)
If it is not appropriate for school, it is not appropriate for camp
- NO inappropriate clothing – Please use your child’s school dress code as a guide. Camper ages are 9-14years old (this is roughly incoming 4th – 7th graders at end of summer)
- NO Fireworks, Knives, Laser pointers, or Weapons of any kind
- NO Alcohol, energy drinks, drugs, vaping items, tobacco, or marijuana
- NO pop, candy, etc. (Camp will have plenty of treats we promise!)
- NO Radios, iPods, mp3 players, alarm clocks, or electronic devices, including cell phones (devices will be collected and held by Camp Directors until parent pick-up).
- NO Money or valuables (there is no camp store).