Summer Camp Checklist

We’re also evaluating our summer camp gear from last year to make sure we have everything ready to go on Day 1. 

Here’s a checklist I created for myself. I hope it helps you get organized, as well.   Send in all medical forms for camp.      

• Order any medication refills, especially epi-pens, so the counselors can administer care to your child at camp       
  
• Check to see if bathing suits still fit
  
• Check to see if the kids’ pool towels have holes in them. If yes, get some new ones.
  
• Purchase sun screen and bug spray (don’t use old one under the sink – it’s probably not effective anymore)
  
• Make sure school backpack is holding up and can carry camp gear easily. 
  
• If too small, buy a duffle bag.
  
• Get a new lunch box if old one is looking a little shabby. 
  
• Take the opportunity to upgrade to a new waste free lunch box.
  
• Definitely get 2 stainless water bottles ready and waiting (Trust me, you need two because you are going to lose 1 within the first week of camp or you won’t get around to washing it one night and don’t need to stress about it.)       
  
• Double check your kids’ sneakers. Many camps don’t let kids wear flip flops or sandals.
  
• Write your child’s name on everything!
  
• Stock up on trading cards or little games that the kids can take to camp to play with their new friends (My kids used to love trading Pokemon cards at camp, The next year it was little erasers. Wait until after Day 1 to see what’s hot this year.)     
  

• Note cards to write a note home to Mom & Dad
  
• Disposable camera to capture memories 
  
• Sleeping bag
  
• Pillowcase
  
• Toiletry bag
  
• Toiletries
  
• Snacks 
  
• Rain poncho
  
• Laundry Bag