Sleep-Away Camp Packing List - YCAMP

Sleep-Away Camp Packing List

                   

What NOT to Bring: 

 Some items found at camp may be taken and stored in the camp safe until check-out, while others will require a phone call to parents or result in the dismissal of camper from camp. Y Camp is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
  • Candy/Food = mice = snakes
  • Electronics (hand held games, IPODS, Cell Phones, etc…)
  • Cash Knives or other weapons
  • Fireworks Alcohol/Tobacco products/illegal substances
  • Personal Sports Equipment


 What to Bring (Resident Camp)
  • T-shirts (6)  
  • Shorts (4)
  • Swim Suit***
  • Sandals
  • Boots (for hiking)
  • Old running shoes
  • Flashlight
  • Sun Block (SPF 30+)
  • Sleeping bag/Bedding
  • Toiletries
  • Towels (2)
  • Pillow
  • Sweatshirt (1)
  • Jeans (2)
  • Non-aerosol bug repellent
  • Water Bottle (required or can be purchased in the Trading Post)

 

*** Please be conscientious of the swim suits that are brought to camp. We ask that females wear one piece suits or tankini’s and refrain from bringing two piece suits. For Males please refrain from Speedo type suits.

 

 

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