I'm seventeen and I'm going to be a counsellor this year at a summer camp. I was just wondering if anybody had experience with what the most practical containers are to pack in, like storage trunks (which I've used) or anything else? Thanks
Eleven answers:
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2008-05-27 14:24:21 UTC
Separate things like hair supplies, toiletries, writing utensils, etc. Use something clear, like ziplock freezer bags or something like that because it's annoying to have to open everything to try and figure out where you put everything.
If you know what the living quarters are like, pack everything in something that will fit easily. If there is room under the bed, make sure your containers will fit underneath, if you have lockers to keep everything in ensure that your bags will fit, etc.
Kayte
2008-05-27 22:42:00 UTC
It also depends on whether or not your camp gives you places to organize your stuff--some camps give counselors closets or dressers. If this is the case, the best thing to bring is a duffle bag so you can fold it down and hide it away. If they don't a trunk or rubbermaid containers are good to use, because they are easy to keep organized. The best ones to use are the boxes that are short and wide. Rubbermaid also now has a trunk like box that works really well (it's about $20 at Walmart). It has wheels on it, and it also has somewhere to put a lock on it as well. I use that in the dorm, and it works well. For camp, I use a duffle bag, but our camp provides counselors with dressers.
cheryl_nuzum
2008-05-27 14:15:26 UTC
Storage trunks are fine, but duffels are really good. Since it's a sleep-away camp (I'm presuming) I would suggest a trunks because it's sturdy and not easily lost. A great way to not have to do trunks and duffels is to pack smaller things, like socks or swimsuits or underwear into your shoes and wrap clothing around your things. Ex. Wrap T-shirts about books or CD's.
Have fun at camp and remember sunscreen and bug repellent. And like Lieutenant Dan in Forest Gump said, bring extra socks.
MommyPrincess
2008-05-27 14:17:47 UTC
I am a seasoned Summer camp counselor and this is how I pack:
All Clothes go in garment bags (easy to hang up and keep your clothes seperated
I take lingerie bags for my underwear (get em a WalMart in the isle with hangars and irons and stuff)
Take rubber made plastic containers for everything else, they are easy to shove under the bed. (shoes, belts shorts)
I have a hanging cosmetic bag for all things soap, lotion, make up and tooth related
Oh.Woah
2008-05-27 14:30:42 UTC
Every year when I go to camp, I make surfe I've FOR SURE packed the following:
-Enough clothes for everyday and every weather (plus extra) and clothes that I don't mind getting dirty
-Granola bars(In case you don't like the food served)
-Flash light and extra batteries
-Bug spray and sunscreen
-Toilettries
-Books
-Games and Cards
-Camera
-Umbrella
2008-05-27 14:15:40 UTC
Don't fold your clothes roll them. you can go to the dollar store and find most things there that you Will need containers and such...Most of your stuff will not come back with you so don't pay a lot for anything..
2008-05-27 14:13:13 UTC
just a regular suitcase. Ive gone to Summer camps all my life, and i just bring a regular suitcase that you would pack if yu were going to fly to Hawaii. Two suitcases have lastd me 8 years of summer camp.
SnackJohnson
2008-05-27 14:11:07 UTC
bring a foot locker (that's a good sized trunk) and use space bags, you can pack a lot more than you think and it's amazing!