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??? 👩🏽🔫⚒ … My disclaimer is obviously you don’t need everything on this list. 😳😳😳😳 definitely cull down and take what you need but I compiled from several lists to make it comprehensive! 👍🏽👏🏽

Sleep away camp packing list:

2 Embroidered SOFT BIG TRUNKS (with or without camper’s 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

Caboodle 

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 Waterproof Mattress Pad

1 Mattress Cover

2 Laundry Bags

2 Mesh Sock Bags

1 Egg Crate Mattress Pad

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:

2 Flashlights

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

1 Spray Mist Fan

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)

AA batteries

D batteries

AAA batteries 

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

Polaroid Camera

Polaroid Film

Small Speakers

Trading Cards

Books

Activity Book

Activity Pads

Magazines

Sticker Book

Stickers

Trading Cards (Sports)

Trading Cards Book/Box

Jacks

Mancala

Playing Cards

Uno

Pick Up Sticks

Silly String

Water Balloons

Mad Libs

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!🙌🏾👏🏽🙏🏽👌🏾👍🏽