I am Reposting this list that I used a few years ago for Hailey when she was going to sleepaway Camp for the first time. Camp shopping season has officially begun, isn’t it wonderful??? π©π½π«β … My disclaimer is obviously you don’t need everything on this list. π³π³π³π³ definitely cull down and take what you need but I compiled from several lists to make it comprehensive! ππ½ππ½
Sleep away camp packing list:
2 Embroidered SOFT BIG TRUNKS (with or without camperβs name)
CLOTHING:
4 Camp Shirts (usually have to be ordered)
2 Camp Sweatshirts (usually have to be ordered)
Camp Shorts
1 Rain Jacket
6 Tops in Camp Colors for Color War
15 T-Shirts
15 Tank Tops
1 Dressy Outfit (For Banquet)
12 Pairs of Mesh or Cotton Shorts
6 Pairs of Jean or Other Shorts
4 Sports Bras
4 Bras
20 Pairs of Underwear
20 Pairs of Socks
2 Pairs of High Socks (for Sports)
8 Bathing Suits
Malibu Sugar Tank Tops
3 Jeans
4 Leggings
Long Sleeve Shirts
Shorts
Bathing Suits
Warm Jacket (Fleece)
Light Jacket (Windbreaker)
4 Sweatshirts
4 Sweatpants
8 Pajama Tops
8 Pajama Bottoms (4 Shorts and 4 Pants)
2 Pairs of Capris
1 Bathrobe
1 Hair Towel (not necessary )
1 Spa Wrap (also not totally necessary lol)
2 Gymnastics/Dance Outfits
Bandana
ACCESSORIES:
Cosmetic Case
Mirror
Hair Accessory Case
Makeup
2 Pairs of Sunglasses
1 Day Bag/Back Pack
Pocketbooks
Wallet
Watch
Necklaces
Bracelets
Rings
Earrings
Color Hair Spray
Hair Chalk
Lip Gloss
Headbands
Umbrella (rain jacket)
2 Hats (Boys might want more)
1 Visor
1 Wallet or Change Purse
2 Pairs of Goggles
Tattoos
TOILETRIES:
2 Toothbrushes
2 Hairbrushes
Body Soap
Body Lotion
Shampoo
Conditioner
Mosquito repellants
Hair ties
Bandaids
Nail clippers/file
Nail polish
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
2 Wet Bag for bathing suits
Razor/ Nair
SHOES:
2 Pairs of Sneakers
2 Pairs of Flip Flops
1 Pair of Shower Flip Flops
1 Pair of Rain Boots
1 Pair of Cleats
1 Pair of Nice Sandals (for night time)
1 Pair of Nice Sneakers/Shoes (for night time)
1 extra laces (can get muddy ripped)
1 Pair of Slipper/socks
1 pair of Uggs/ slippers
BATH/BEDDING/LAUNDRY:
4-6 Towels (Shower and Pool)
1 Loofah
1 Comforter
1 Blanket (to put on top of Comforter)
2 Sets of Sheets
2 Pillows
4 Pillow Cases
1 Mattress Cover
2 Laundry Bags
2 Mesh Sock Bags
1 Sleeping Bag
1-2 or a million Fun Decorative Throw Pillows
Stuffed Animal(s)
Autograph Pillow
BULKY ITEMS:
1 Camp Ground Chair
1 Shower Caddy
1 Storage Caddy for extra Toiletries (to put in bathroom cubby)
Under The Bed Storage Box BIG
Under The Bed Storage Box MEDIUM
Cubby Cubes for keeping clothes neat
1 Lock Box
1 Clipboard
1 Set of Plastic Drawers
1 Set of Plastic MINI Drawers
1 End of Bed Shoe Bag/ Divider
Lap Desk
Husband pillow to lean on
MISCELLANEOUS AND EVERYTHING ELSE:
Tiny screwdriver
1 Hanging Light for bed
1 Big Battery Operated Fan
2 Fun Fan (to carry around)
1 Clock
Pictures
Photo Album
Picture Frame
2 Water Bottles
1 Spray and Mist Water Bottle
Name Labels (pack some if needed at camp)
Extra Ziplock Bags
1 Large Beach Towel
Batteries (extra set of batteries for all battery operated items)
C batteries
Spending Money (to put in front office)
Roll of Quarters (Soda/Juice Machine)
STATIONERY:
Address Book
Stationery packs
Address Labels ( with home, family and friends addresses)
Pre-addressed envelopes to family and friends
Keep In Touch Cards
Stamps
Envelopes
Pens
Pencils
Crayons and Markers
1 Plastic File Holder for Mail
BUNK JUNK AND OTHER STUFF:
1 Bunk Junk Organizer/ Box
Dry Erase Board
1 Friendship Bracelet Organizer
Duct Tape
1 Scrapbook
Fatheads
Cling Its
Posters
Wall Decals/Gel Gems
Glow in the Dark Decals/Stickers for Walls
KEEPING THEM BUSY:
1 iPod/itouch (choose your color/size)
2 iPod Chargers
Headphones (over the ear) or ear buds
1 Digital Camera
2 Disposable Cameras
Small Speakers
Trading Cards
Books
Activity Book
Activity Pads
Magazines
Sticker Book
Stickers
Trading Cards (Sports)
Trading Cards Book/Box
Jacks
Mancala
Pick Up Sticks
Silly String
Water Balloons
Old Maid/ Go Fish
Journal
Crayons
Markers
String for Friendship Bracelets
Book Light
Fabric Markers
COLOR WAR STUFF: (one in each color put in a deaignated Color War Bag to keep organized)
fur hair
colored hair spray
hair extensions
hair ties
soft headband
headbands
tutu hairpiece
tutu in both colors
gloves
neck tie
socks
suspenders
nail polish
megaphone
pompoms
rubber bracelets
stickers
jewelry
glasses
face paint
whistle
tattoos
mustache
Bracelets
Necklaces
SPORTS EQUIPMENT:
Cleats (Soccer and Baseball)
Basketball Sneakers
Baseball or Softball Glove
Hockey Stick
Lacrosse Stick
Tennis Racquet
Bike/Zipline/Rollerblading Helmet
Shin Guards
Rollerblades
Gaga Gloves
Frisbee
Knee Pads/Wrist Pads
Golf Clubs
Mouthguard
Sleeping Bag
For Boys: Athletic Cup
For Girls: Sports Bras
TO DO BEFORE CAMP BEGINS:
***sign up for camp trucking to get your trunks picked up and dropped off+**
********DONT FORGET A BUNK GIFT FOR WHEN THEY ARRIVE, to be sent in the trunk********
********PACK A BUS BAG- with snacks and things to keep them busy for the ride*********
GOOD LUCK MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!ππΎππ½ππ½ππΎππ½
And all of this is for 4 yrs of college plus you would need a 14 ft uhaul truck. π lol!!