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Packing Tips

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What and How to

Pack
We have provided a
separate packing checklist
to help you and your
camper pack for camp.
Please pack using a hard /
soft trunk or duffle bag and
LABEL EVERYTHING! small backpack. If the
camper helps with the
•Label socks near the toe with a special mark, colored thread or packing he/she will know
what there is to wear and
symbol.
use. Please be sure your
•Buy all white socks that are the same – you can mix and match & name is on everything.
throw away after camp.
•Wash, wear and wash everything again before camp – nothing worse We ask our campers and
than something that you counted on wearing not fitting! Wear new staff to refrain from
shoes before camp too. wearing clothing or jewelry
•Prepare for losing things at camp or for getting stains or tears. It is with questionable words or
best not to bring very expensive or special, one-of-a-kind items. pictures or that might be
•Do not bring anything to camp that you would be sad about if it were viewed as suggestive or
hurtful to others. Please
lost, broken or ruined. leave valuables, such as
•Clothes pins can have many uses and something is almost always wet jewelry and watches, at
at camp. home. Our counselors are
•Practice living with what you plan to pack – can you manage? Is there the ones keeping track of
too much? Did you forget something? time for you. If you are
going horseback riding
•Not sure if you should bring something? Call or email us to ask!
•Pack a small mesh bag for dirty socks – might not lose as many.  please bring sturdy boots or
shoes with heels, and long
•Camper and parent or guardian should pack together so you both pants. The stable provides
know what’s there. helmets.
•If you pack an ipod remember that the amount of time available to
use it is VERY limited and ONLY in cabins. No device that can access the
internet will be allowed at camp, even if it also plays music. No video
content is allowed.
•Bring something special from home like a stuffed animal or photo.
•A second pair of sneakers is a great idea. A pair that can be used for
rainy days and then tossed in the trash after camp might be the best
way to get rid of old sneaks and have a happy camper.

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