What to Bring to Camp
This is going to sound like a lot of stuff and it is, but don’t rent that U-Haul just yet.
We’ll try to break it down for you into what’s necessary and what’s gravy and
don’t forget that there’s laundry facilities at camp and stores in town.
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Don’t need it, but it’s good to have |
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For your cabin and basic use: |
 bedding/sleeping bags(most cots are single/some double) |
porta-crib/playpen for babies/toddlers |
| tarp if you’re putting your mattresses on the floor |
air mattress |
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| flashlight, towels, soap and toilet articles |
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| warm clothes for evening and early mornings; closed-toed shoes and sandals; shorts & t-shirts |
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| sunscreen |
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| For the water: | bathing suits & beach towels |
beach chairs, rafts, inner tubes (People tend to share their beach toys & chairs!) |
| water shoes make river-walking more enjoyable |
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| For tie-dye: | 100% cotton articles (clothes, pillowcases, etc.; we also sell “whites” at camp) |
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| Bikes: | biking is great in and around camp! | |
| helmets are required for children biking in camp |
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| Musical instruments and creative arts: | guitars, congas, bongos whatever you need for the Talent Show |
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| For the Children's Program: |
daypack, sunscreen & water bottle for each child |
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| water shoes for kids 5 & up |
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| for 7 & up, sleeping bag, mat and flashlight for the overnight |
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| Sports and Games: | baseballs, gloves and bats |
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| your family’s favorite games to share at evening Dining Hall fun |
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| Chairs for our Patio “Living Room”: | lawn chairs and loungers welcome (Everyone shares!) |
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| Miscellaneous: | sturdy walking shoes; costumes for the dances; quarters for laundry |
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| Special Foods: | If you have special food needs, we have refrigerator space for you. If you need to discuss your food needs, please contact the camp director. |
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| Environmental Allergies: | If you need to bring insect repellent, please try to find the most natural insect repellent possible. Thank you! |
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Don't Bring:….pets, firearms, candles or kerosene lamps, skateboards.
There, that wasn’t’ so bad. Still have questions? Contact jill@campitup.org