School’s just about over and now it’s time to concentrate on getting those kids ready and off to sleepaway camp. And we definitely need that list to get started!
Two years ago, we posted a camp list of all the “stuff” that’s either needed or just convenient for your kids when they’re away at sleepaway camp. Check out that list here.
Here’s our list that includes clothing and other basics to help you get started checking things off.
First, before we get to the list, here are some pointers.
*Label all important things.
*For girls: Every camp has different clothing styles. Some camps all the girls wear long skirts, others shorter midi skirts. Call someone that goes to that camp to find out so that your child can fit in.
*If your child is going to camp over the 9 days – keep in mind that you’ll need more clothing as laundry won’t get done for 10 days.
*How much clothing do you need? That depends on how often your camp does laundry. Even if it’s weekly, it takes a couple of days for the clean laundry to come back so you’ll still need those 10-16 t-shirts or polos. Boys change more often than girls.
Click here to download and print the list.
Boys:
Pants
Sweatpants and/or shorts
Polo Shirts and/or t-shirts
Sports Clothing
White Shirts/White Polo Shirt
Shabbos Pants/ Sweater
Suit
Tefillin/ Hat/ Jacket (Bar Mitzvah)
Pajamas
Bathrobe
Tzitzis
Yarmulkes
Seforim (see your camps requirements)
Baseball Glove and other personal sports equipment
Girls:
Skirts
T-shirts
Shells (check what your daughter’s shirts need)
Knee socks
Pantyhose
Pajamas
Sleeping socks
Undergarments
Shabbos clothing (Friday night and Shabbos day)
Both Girls and Boys:
Space Saving Skirt Hangers
Shoes/Tisha B’Av Shoes
Sneakers
Shabbos shoes
Crocs/Natives/ Flip Flops/Slides
Rain jacket
Junk clothing
Sweatshirts
Toothpaste/ Floss
Other Cosmetics (creams, afterbite)
Linen (one for the first two weeks, one to be changed before visiting day)
Pillow
Blanket
Trip Bag (bigger one and backpack)
Bathing suit
Cover Ups/ Rashguards
Terry Robe
Caps/ Sunglasses
Camera/ Charger
Pony holders/headbands/ bobby pins
Tissues
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Nail Scissor/ Nail Clipper
Glasses/ Case/ Lenses/ Lens Solution
Medication
Paper/ Pens/ Markers/ Stamps/ Addresses
Tape
Siddur (with Shabbos davening)
Optional:
Command Strips
Ziplock bags for open packages of food it shouldn’t get ruined
Plastic bags/ shopping bags for when they go on trips and need a bag for wet clothing
Pics of siblings
Rain Jacket / Umbrella
Makeup
Reading Material
Spare Glasses
Tips (if you won’t see your child during the camp season)
Canteen Money
Throw Blanket
To download and print this list, click here.
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