What to Pack for Sleepaway Camp

Summer camp is right around the corner and that means it’s time to start planning.  One of the most stressful things about camp is your kids needing something but you not being able to give it to them right away.  That’s where the planning comes in. With the right list you can sit back and relax that they’ll have everything they need. So, what should you pack for sleepaway camp?

TRUNK

My girls got their trunks from Everything Summer Camp.  It has so many fun colors to choose from! Word of warning…they will be using this trunk for many years and bubblegum pink may be great for a fourth grader, but will they still like it in high school?

Fun stickers to decorate their trunk

Their camp requires you to bring a plastic chest of drawers

CLOTHING (Label everything!)

T-shirts/shorts

Long sleeve shirts

A pair of jeans

Athletic pants or leggings

Sneakers

Crocs

Flip flops (an extra pair for the shower)

Bathing suits

Pajamas

A summer dress if their camp does a formal night

Underwear, bras, socks

OUTERWEAR

Sweatshirt (my girls even sleep in theirs on cold nights)

Sweatpants (these are great for cold mornings)

Fleece coat

Rain coat

Rain boots

BED

Twin sheets (bring an extra set)

Comforter

Mattress pad (egg crate)

Cozy blanket

Pillows

Sleeping bag

Some extras: lap desk, decorative pillows, throw blanket

Some kids like to have a rug for cold mornings and to avoid sandy feet in bed

TOILETRIES

Two shower towels

Two beach towels

Shower caddy (one that drains)

Shampoo/conditioner/hair clips/hair detangling spray/wet brush

Sunscreen/aloe/lip balm/bug spray/mosquito repellant bracelets

Hand sanitizer/wipes

Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss

Deodorant/pads/acne medicine/lotion/razors/shave gel

EXTRAS

Crazy creek

Day backpack

Drawstring backpack

Laundry bag

Head Lamp

Flashlight

Stationary (I self-address them and put stamps on them so it’s easier for them)

Camera (some camps have rules about what kinds)

Extra batteries/scotch tape/scissors/push pins/string

Dress-up stuff like boas, tutus, funny hats, hair accessories, crazy socks, wigs, leis, face paint, temporary tattoos

FUN STUFF

Pictures of family/pets

Water bottle

Hanging lights

Decorations for their bunk

String for friendship bracelets

Deck of cards/Uno/dice games

Books/magazines/Mad Libs

Adult coloring book and markers

Battery powered fan that clips onto bunk

Journal to keep all memories of sleepaway camp

Milk crate to hang as a shelf

 

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