Summer Camp is right around the corner! Are you ready for the Ultimate Summer Camp Packing Checklist?? Everyone needs a Camping Packing List. My kids will be attending a few camps this summer and we signed up months ago for them. Summer Camp is something that (most) kids get super excited about and can’t wait for each year.
Camping Packing List
I know my kids met a ton of kids last year at Basketball Camp. They had a blast meeting new people and spending the days doing something that they love. With Summer Camp comes PACKING. Oh, yes – packing for Summer Camp, especially overnight camp is something that can be overwhelming for parents.
Camping Packing List is something you need! I’m here to help! You don’t want to over pack, but you also want to make sure that they have everything that they need! I travel for work a ton, when I forget essential things… believe me, I feel it!
Camping Packing List 101
I’ve created a Summer Camping Packing List for you to help make the packing a lot less stressful and overwhelming. My advice is to print this out and keep it on hand for Summer Camp Packing.
- Shorts
- Tees
- Sweatshirt
- Sweatpants
- Jeans
- Cotton Long Sleeve Shirts
- Socks
- Underwear
- Hair Elastics (Girls)
- Hair Brush
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Soap
- Contacts (if needed)
- Contact Solution (if needed)
- Glasses (if needed)
- Swimsuit
- Towels for Swimming
- Towels for Bathing
- Flip Flops
- Sneakers
- Laundry Bag
- Laundry Detergent
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Aloe Cream
- Sunscreen
- Flashlight
- Batteries
- Camera (if allowed)
- Paper/Pen for Letters
- Address Book
- Books
- Backpack for carting around
- Water Bottle
- Big Spray
- Lip Balm
- Bedding for Sleeover Camp
- Stuffed Animal/Blankets
- Photos of Family
- Umbrella
- Rain Gear
- Sunglasses
- Bandana
- Robe
- Pajamas
- Lunch Bag
- Labels for Clothing/Items
- Pillow
- Personal medications
- Razors (if needed)
- Goggles for Swimming
- Swim Cap (if needed)
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Tissues
- Watch
- Travel Alarm Clock
- Feminine Products (if needed)
- Extra Money for Emergencies
This is a master and ultimately long camping packing list, so pick and choose. Obviously it depends on how long your child will be gone for, but make sure he/she has everything that they need!
Happy Camping! Have some fun and be safe!
If you’re looking for specific camps, please look into Camp Kesem if you or someone you know could benefit from it.
My kids are really curious about summer camp and I think they are finally reaching the ages where I feel comfortable allowing them to have an actual (sleepaway) experience. This list is sure to come in handy!