What to Bring to Camp!

This is the official list sent out to campers and staff… with a few tweaks. It's safest to pack enough clothes, etc. for two weeks. There is a small laundry room available to staff only, but it may be hard to find an opportunity to do laundry on camp, and the machines do break down now and then.

What to Bring

- 2-3 pairs of trainers, sneakers, athletic or tennis shoes
- At least 1 shirt with long sleeves
- Jacket/Sweatshirt
- Shorts (remember this is camp, items will get DIRTY)
- T-shirts (must cover your shoulders!) - Jeans, Levi's or slacks (jeans are required for horseback riding, and nights can be cool)
- Underwear
- Lots of socks (more than you think you need
- Raincoat/Poncho
- Sun hat, baseball cap, or bandana
- Soap, soap dish, wash cloth, shampoo, 1 or 2 towels
- Toothbrush, toothpaste
- Comb/Brush
- Personal health and sanitary needs
- Small plastic bucket or wash basin to carry toiletries
- Laundry bag and clothespins
- Canteen or water bottle
- Plastic bags for wet clothing
- Pen or pencil (preferably more than one)
- Notebook
- Swimsuit(s) and extra towel for the pool
- Pajamas or nightgowns (may sleep in shorts or sweats)
- Sleeping bag or Bedroll made of sheets and 1-2 warm blankets
- Pillow
- Insect repellant
- Sunscreen
- A good flashlight and extra batteries
- Mess kit (unbreakable plate, cup, and cutlery)
- Backpack or tote bag
- Riding boots or any smooth- and hard-soled shoes with at least ˝ inch heels for horseback riding (optional for non-riding staff/campers-no one will be allowed to ride without these). No flexible soles, trainers, or hiking boots with lug soles or wedges can be worn while riding horses.

Optional

- Writing paper, stamps, etc.
- Camera and film (not available at camp)
- Small sewing kit
- Small musical instrument
- Small mirror (with cover)
- Sunglasses
- Small stuffed animal
- Book to read
- Shower thongs, shoes, or flip-flops (HIGHLY recommended)
- Water shoes for the lake (old tennis shoes or water shoes)
- Songbooks, game books, and other resources
- Whistle (for lifeguards only
- Sheets to put inside sleeping bag or bed roll
- Bathrobe
- Ground cloth/tarp (a necessity for Roughin' It staff or campers
- Bicycle (necessary for biking units/WITs/CITs and their staff, but every staff member will want one)

What Not to Bring (staff)

- Halter tops
- Midriff shirts
- Spaghetti-strap shirts
- "A-Shirts"
- T-shirts that expose your stomach
- Short shorts
- T-shirts, shorts, water bottles, sunglasses, hats, bags, etc. with inappropriate sayings or pictures (Logos that promote alcohol, drugs or sex activity)
- Butane hair equipment
- Open heel shoes
- Open toe shoes
- TVs
- Pagers or beepers
- Pets
- Firearms or fireworks
- Candles or incense
- Alcohol
- Controlled substances or illegal narcotics

What Not to Bring (campers)

- Halter tops
- Midriff shirts
- Spaghetti-strap shirts
- "A-Shirts"
- T-shirts that expose your stomach
- Short shorts
- T-shirts, shorts, water bottles, sunglasses, hats, bags, etc. with inappropriate sayings or pictures (Logos that promote alcohol, drugs or sex activity)
- Butane hair equipment
- Open heel shoes
- Open toe shoes
- TVs
- Pagers or beepers
- Pets
- Food or gum
- Firearms or fireworks
- Candles or incense
- Alcohol
- Controlled substances or illegal narcotics
- Cell phones
- Expensive electronics (mp3 players, etc.)
- Personal vehicles

Camp is not responsible for:

- Cameras
- Personal sports equipment
- Electronic equipment such as radios, walkmans, ipods, CDs, etc.
- Personal vehicles
- Cell phones (can only be used during time off periods away from children at camp)

If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please e-mail Indigo!