Camp Checklist

 

Summer camp already? Yup. For some kids, they barely have a chance to empty their school backpack before it’s time to fill it up again with gear for camp. Whether it’s their first time going or their tenth, a kid’s going to feel more confident when feel prepared for the experience ahead


The emotional checklist:
    1. Schedule/routine for mornings and pickup
    2. Riding the bus
    3. Camp rules
    4. Mom’s rules: sunscreen, bug spray, and good hygiene!
    5. Make new friends/keep the old
    6. Touch base with counselors/camp leaders

The gear checklist:
    1. Lunch Gear
    2. Water Bottle
    3. Sunscreen
    4. Bug spray
    5. Hand Sanitizer
    6. Hat
    7. Swimsuit
    8. Towel
    9. Gym shoes
    10. wet/dirty gear bag

 

 

 

Whether your child is going to day camp or overnight, check out our Guide to Summer Camp Preparedness for a more detailed look at everything you’ll need to make sure your child feels confident enough to take this big step toward independence.

Then take the quiz. You can be sure your kid will feel well prepared for camp this summer, and you'll support your school in our current challenge!