Summer camp is a great American tradition. Packing appropriately for the adventure will help ensure it is an experience your camper will remember fondly.
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You Will Need
- Camp packing list
- Preferred luggage
- Permanent marker
- Favorite items from home
- Stamped stationery
- Emergency phone numbers
- Disposable camera
- Duffel bag (optional)
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Step 1
Get camper involved
Get your camper involved in packing for summer camp so they are aware of what items they will have with them.
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Step 2
Use the camp list
Use the packing list provided by the camp as your guide. It will likely include comfortable clothing, wet-weather gear, toiletries, needed medication, bedding, socks, underwear, and any gear needed for camping or special trips.
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Tip
Pack items in a large duffel bag rather than a hard-shell suitcase for easy handling under diverse conditions campers may encounter during transit.
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Step 3
Label items
Label all items according to camp rules. If labeling guidance is not provided, use a permanent marking pen to label clothing and other belongings.
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Tip
Avoid packing expensive clothing, shoes, or electronics, which could be lost, stolen, or damaged.
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Step 4
Pack the extras
Pack the extras for summer camp to keep campers connected to home, including favorite stuffed toys, family photos, emergency phone numbers, and stamped stationery.
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Step 5
Double check
Double-check that you have packed everything on the required list. Add a disposable camera so your camper can share their great camping trip moments when they return home.
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Fact
Summer camps are no longer just for kids, as canine camps now provide outdoor experiences and training for the family pet.
