What to bring to summer camp?

Question

Okay soo I am in high school and I am going to a one week summer camp I've been there before but last time I had NO friends with me. I mean I had my sisters and two other girls I knew but they were really mean and I had a hard time talking to people there.

Anywho I am going this year with 3 of my best friends and I need help packing I kinda know what to bring but not really.

there are cabins not tents ( well I think I will be staying in a cabin... Hopefully :/ last time I did not sure if I will this time haha

anyway no phones, ipods, cds, games are allowed.

Please help me get a list together.
Also what are some fun things to bring thats not like cloths and things I need.

Pleasee help ! THANKS :)

Answer 1

Actually, I'm going to go to a camp just like this next week, so I've definitely got some advice for you! This is my fifth year doing summer camp, so I know what I'm doing!



BAGS AND LUGGAGE:

Normally, I take three bags to camp. Two are trash bags filled with bedding and beach towels, and the other is a large set of storage drawers. Now, I know this sounds crazy but I pack my clothes into a set of plastic drawers before I leave for camp and when I get there I just put the drawers in my cabin. This works so amazing and is incredibly convenient. If you don't have room in your cabin for this or are unable to buy one, just pack your clothes into a large duffel bag to store under your bunk. Another good idea is to bring a couple of milk crates (like the colored plastic ones) to stick under your bed to store stuff in. I've never done this, but a couple of my friends have and they say it works great. You also might want to bring a shower pail for your shower stuff. I couldn't find a link to buy one, but I'm sure you can pick one up at Walmart, Target, Meijer, Kmart, etc. Lastly, bring a small backpack for the daytime to store things like a camera, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, etc.



CLOTHES AND SHOES:

Here's what my typical packing list looks like:

6 normal shirts

2 old or baggy shirts to get dirty

4 or 5 pairs of shorts

1 skirt

3 swimsuits

2 pairs of pajamas

7 pairs of underwear

1 swimsuit coverup

2 pairs of flip flops

1 pair of old tennis shoes

1 pair of jeans

1 sweatshirt



I usually bring normal tee shirts to camp, like graphic tees and plain shirts. Then I bring old shirts to get dirty in painting or mud hikes or something like that. I bring a pair or two of Soffe shorts (google them if you've never heard of them, they ROCK!), some jean shorts, and a colored pair of shorts. My jeans are usually old and good for campfires, same goes with the sweatshirt. I bring two pairs of flip flops for just basic activities and tennis shoes for hikes. Lastly, for swimsuits I usually bring two one-pieces and a tankini (I go to a Christian camp, so thing have to be modest). Oh, and also include a couple of camis.



For extras, I would bring maybe another book, some stationary and stamps, lanyard string, friendship bracelet string, an alarm clock, a fan, and some pictures from home to tape on your bunk. Another good idea that my camp uses is bringing a "profile sheet" that you tape to your bunk that's all about you and your likes and dislikes. We also like to bring board games, art supplies, and card decks. My camp has the same "no anything that is electronic policy" and it sucks, but when you bring fun stuff it helps. I wouldn't recommend bringing a digital camera. They can get lost or dirty really easily (trust me, it's happened). Instead bring a couple of disposable cameras so you can have tons of pictures.



Good luck and I hope I helped out!

Answer 2

Make sure to have at least a weeks worth of clean clothes. As a kid, you might not mind running around in the same t-shirt for a week, but as an adult you don't want to be funky. Also make sure to bring soap, shampoo, and deodorant in case you meet counselors of the opposite sex. (Or same sex if that's what you're in to.) Bring one or two semi nicer outfits in case you go out on the weekends between camp. Also, bring books or other things to do in your down time. When I was a camp counselor it seamed like I was so busy most of the time, that when I did have time off, it would feel weird if I didn't have anything to do. Edit: I just read @mountainman's post, and he makes a good point. Most summer camps ban electronics for participants, and I have worked at one that even banned phones and iPods for councilors, at least when the kids were around. Also, if you don't have some type of locker, I would not bring anything valuable.

Answer 3

okay well i'm pretty sure you know what clothes you need:

tanks, tees, jean shorts, soffe shorts are great for camp!, maybe a few pairs of jeans, bras & panties, makeup, toiletries, pjs, hoodies, etc.

bring sunglasses and moisturizer/sunscreen! 3+ cute swimsuits.

god if you are like me you will DIE without musicc! you & all your friends should sneak your ipods in (because they'll run out of power) and someone bring a dock and some batteries...i mean what are you gonna do for music?

mmmmm art supplies? if you cant bring games you guys could make a board game.

you could make tee shirts (draw on them with sharpies and use that t shirt gel stuff, etc.) always fun(:

stupid posters to hang up in your cabin haha

nail polish!

snacks for when you're in your room & it's not breakfast lunch or dinner time.

towels & tanning lotion if you guys wanna tan

you could do makeovers or do eachothers hair, if it comes to that haha

i dont think you will need too much "fun" stuff if the camp has stuff to do & activities planned, & horses or canoes or a pool or lake(:

cameras. taking pictures....... is ALWAYS fun(:

alright well have a good time!(: happy summer

Answer 4

shorts, shirts, sleeve less, underwears, bras, sleeper