Every camper is different, and will have some different things they want to bring to camp. But the following list of suggestions for a week’s stay should give you a good start on packing.
And don’t forget: The camper’s name should be marked on everything he or she brings, for easy identification.
>> What to bring:
- 7 pairs of shorts
- 1 pair of pants
- 7-10 T-shirts
- 8 pairs of socks
- Sweater or jacket
- 2 pairs of sneakers
- Sandals
- 2-3 bathing suits
- Sleeping clothes
- 7 pairs of underwear
- Rain gear
- Sleeping bag or twin sheets
- Pillow
- 3-4 towels
- Toiletries
- Laundry bag
- Comb or brush
- Clip-on electric fan
- Flashlight
- Labeled camera (digital cameras are allowed*)
- Bug spray
- Labeled water bottle
- Addressed cards or envelopes
- Paper and stamps
- Sun block
Horseback Riders:
- Closed-toed shoes with a heel
- Long pants
Optional:
- Sports equipment
- Fishing gear
- Musical instrument
- Card games
- Outfit for the dance
- Bible
>> And what NOT to bring:
- Knives/weapons/lighters
- Pets (even if they fit in your pocket)
- Electronic games
- iPod/music players/TV
- Cell phone/pager
These items will be confiscated! Gone! For good! So leave ‘em home!
*All personal gear is brought at your own risk. Camp Kanata is not responsible for lost or broken items. Please do not send any items that you will be upset about if they are damaged or lost.
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Kanata’s counselors come from as far away as Australia and
from as close as Wake Forest. Staff loyalty is apparent through
an unusually high return rate summer after summer. |
