These normally include:. Make sure you pack one smart outfit to wear at the end of camp celebrations! Remember, you can always borrow other Counselors off-camp clothes if you make friends with people of the same size — permission granted! Toiletries are pretty cheap over there too and come in HUGE sizes like everything else in America that will provide you with enough to last you the whole summer.
The below are not mandatory, but may make your time at camp much more enjoyable. Pictures, flags, bunting and Pierre all help make the cabin the little bit cosier! Double check with your camp before you arrive, but international Counselors are usually provided with the following:.
Well, that about sums up my camp packing list! Camps usually hire a company do collect and wash the laundry each week, and things often get mixed up in wash bags etc.
You'll be living in those shorts - so make sure you they're comfy! A lot, probably. Make sure to pack a swimming costume one-piece or board shorts. Some camps have rules regarding bikinis and speedos, so save those for your post-camp adventures. Your camp also might have a uniform - double check this, as you might not need to pack so many of your own. Feel free to pack your Camp Leaders t-shirt.
The bright blue is hard to miss, so it's perfect to wear find the gang before boarding your flight to America. See top tip number one. Optionally, you can bring Crocs, and flip them into "sport mode" when necessary. You'll never sleep better. Top tip: Travel-size containers are ideal for heading to camp. You'll be there for the whole summer, so you can buy more when you need to. If you're just planning on using your phone, a selfie stick is optional.
Comfort items - These might include a travel pillow, headphones, books or music. Pay as you go travel card - This is a great way to store your spending money and not be charged by the banks when withdrawing cash money.
Take some of your warm, comfortable clothing favourites. It can get chilly in the evenings when the sun disappears. They also help keep the bugs away. But before you can head off for the summer of your life, you have to pack. Packing can be a daunting task for first time camp staff. Here is a brief rundown of those items that camp staff traditionally believe are essential. Heat plus a lot of activity equals the need to stay hydrated. Athletic shoes are essential.
Multiple pairs, if you have them, are ideal. Most traditional sports oriented camps do not allow staff to wear flip-flops or open toed shoes for activities that are not water related. So one or two pairs for water-related activities and days off are sufficient. A pair of rain boots or galoshes is always a good idea.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with one of our camp gurus if you have any questions. Our team members have all been to camp themselves, numerous times, so will have invaluable advice and answers for anything you might be wondering about.
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