What should we send/not send with our child to camp?
Your camper can use this list as a repacking guide at the end of camp!
Note: Adventure Trips & Adventure Village have separate packing lists
SUGGESTED CAMPER EQUIPMENT LIST
(Suggested for two weeks)
Attach this list to the Inside of your camper's suitcase or trunk or put it in their duffel bag:
• blanket & sleeping bag*
• 2 fitted & 2 flat sheets
• 2 pillowcases
• 1 pillow
• 1 laundry bag*
• 4 bath towels*
• 6-8 shorts
• 4-5 jeans/long pants
• 1 belt r 12 pr. underclothes
• 1-2 heavy sweater/jacket
• 2-3 Sweatshirts
• 12 pr. socks
• hat or cap
• raincoat or poncho
• 2 bathing suits
• hiking shoes/ sturdy shoes (already broken in)
• sneakers (2 pairs if possible)
• soap and soapbox
• comb/brush
• flashlight* & extra batteries
• postcards & stamps with addresses
• pencils/pens
• toothbrush and paste
• shampoo
• sunblock
• water bottle (20 oz.)
• bug spray
• 2 pr. pajamas
• 10 t-shirts
• 4 long sleeve shirts
• barn shoes for farm and horse camp (if applicable)
• water shoes
OPTIONAL
(Bring them If you have them):
• baseball glove
• camera (inexpensive or disposable)
• musical instrument
PLEASE MARK EVERYTHING WITH OWNER'S NAME
We recommend that all your clothing be marked with name tapes. You will save money and confusion by preventing loss. Sterling Iron-on Name Tapes are made of white cotton-poly material with a heat activated backing that bonds to fabric with a hot iron. Your name will be permanently printed in your choice of black or blue ink. An order blank is on the both sides of the downloadable form below, please mail it to STERLING NAME TAPE and not to the camp. You can also order online at www.sterlingnametape.com or call them toll-free at 
800-654-5210
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PLEASE LIMIT YOUR LUGGAGE TO:
- One soft duffel, suitcase or trunk
- A laundry bag
- A sleeping bag.
SECIAL SUGGESTIONS:
• To make your cabin more comfortable we suggest bringing a favorite stuffed animal, pictures to post, and a comfy pillow.
• Good shoes are important to safely navigate the mountains and woods terrain surrounding Frost Valley.
• Please leave your skateboards, roller blades and scooters at home.
Frost Valley YMCA is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. Camp is not a place for expensive items.
Please leave the following items at home:
• Expensive clothing and jewelry
• Stereos, CD players, MP3 player (iPod, Zune) iPad, digital book readers, and electronic games.
• Expensive cameras (disposable cameras are a great idea!)
• COMPUTERS, CELL PHONES, IPADS, VIDEO CAMERAS AND PAGERS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CAMP.
• Weapons, including pocket and hunting knives, alcohol, cigarettes and illegal drugs are not permitted in camp and will result in immediate dismissal from camp.
• Open toed shoes are not permitted at camp.
• Please leave your skateboards, roller blades, and scooters at home.
Please do not pack food. Campers are NOT permitted to have food in the cabins. Food will attract wildlife into the cabin areas. Frost Valley provides healthy, plentiful food as well as some evening snacks.
All luggage should have a PERMANENT label inside and out.