Camp Colman PACKING TIPS PACKING LIST WHAT NOT TO ...

Camp ColmanPACKING TIPSWHAT TO PACK FOR CAMPPlan ahead to live out of a bag. Each camper should have no more than two medium-sized bags. If you havemore than that, you’ve packed too much! Duffel bags are great ways to pack all camp items, while rollingsuitcases are challenging on camp paths. Here are some things to keep in mind as you help your camper pack: All clothing should be tolerant of water, mud and fun. Please do not bring new or expensive items! BE SURE THAT YOUR CAMPER’S NAME IS ON EVERYTHING! Use laundry pens to ID your camper's belongings. Label anything you want returned! Break in shoes and boots before camp begins to avoid blisters anduncomfortable long walks. Campers will need to carry their personal items to and from their cabin withlimited assistance, so less is more!LINENS AND BEDDING: A set of twin sheets and a warm blanket OR sleeping bag and a fitted sheet complete with a pillowand pillow case 1-2 bath towels and washcloths 1 beach towelTOILETRY ITEMS: Plastic or waterproof container for yourtoiletries/shower supplies Shower shoes (flip flops, plastic shoes) Toothpaste and toothbrush (withcontainer) Soap and Soap Container (or liquid soap)Comb/Hair brushShampoo and ConditionerSunscreen- SPF 15 or higherDeodorantInsect repellantLip balmSHOES:2 pairs comfortable walking shoes**We recommend shoes or sandals with closed toes and straps around heels. Shoes worn at camp need to stayon your feet! Flimsy flip flops are strongly discouraged at camp and aren’t acceptable in some camp activities.CLOTHING: 1-2 pairs of pants 3-5 pairs of shorts 5-6 shirts Sweatshirt or jacket Raincoat or poncho with a hood Pajamas or sleepwear Underwear/undergarments and socks1-2 swimsuits (Girls: one-piece ortankinis only. Boys: trunks or boardshorts)Swimming goggles (if preferred)Sunhat or baseball capSunglassesLaundry BagADDITIONAL ITEMS:

Camp ColmanFlashlight (and extra batteries)Water bottleBackpack, knapsack or small bag to carry “stuff” around during the dayWriting paper, envelopes, pens and stamps with your mailing address prominently written foraddressing (Camp Colman staff will assist when needed)Book and/or magazine to read for our reading programOPTIONAL ITEMS: Book and/or magazine to donate to the Camp Colman Library in support of our reading programSUMMER READINGOur Y is committed to year-round learning. We’re building time into our busy camp schedule for campers tokeep their reading skills sharp during the summer months. What better place to explore the joys of readingthan at camp during the quiet of cabin time, outdoors under the shade of a tree or on the beach during asunny afternoon! Please encourage your camper to pack a book or magazine to read during this portion ofour daily program, and we’ll have some to share too.THINGS TO KEEP AT HOMETo keep camp fun and safe, we ask that you leave these items at home. Cell phones, laptop computers, iPods, Gameboys, e-Readers, tablets, and MP3 players, etc. (anythingwith a screen). Camp is about being at camp. We maintain an unplugged, non-screen environment. Food of any kind, including candy or chewing gum (all snacks are provided) Money, jewelry, or expensive items Any item considered dangerous (knives, guns, weapons, fireworks, matches, lighters, etc.) Alcohol Tobacco Products, in any form including e-cigarettes Animals or pets of any kind Skateboards, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, roller skates, and other personal sports equipmentA NOTE ABOUT CELL PHONES…We understand your desire to communicate with your child while he/she is at camp. However, one of ourgoals at camp is to foster independence and confidence in our campers. Should a situation arise when yourinput will help a camper to succeed at camp, a member of the Camp Colman staff will contact you to arrangea phone call with your camper. Otherwise, campers do not have access to phones while at camp, as they arereserved for camp-related business only. Please help us to reach our goals at camp by leaving all cell phonesat home. Thank you.