- 1 warm shirt or sweater (polar fleece or wool)
- 6-8 T-shirts or other jersey shirts
- 1 long-sleeve T-shirt
- 2 swimsuits
- 1 baseball cap or other hat with a brim for sun protection
- 1 hooded raincoat or rain suit
- (must be waterproof, not just water repellent)
- 2 pairs sweatpants
- 8 pairs underwear
- 1 pairs long pants
- 2 pair blue jeans
- 5 pairs of modest shorts – at least 1 pair must be navy blue and 1 pair white or tan
- 1 pair sports sandals, such as Tevas
- 1 pair shower sandals (flip flops)
- 1 pair sneakers (“trainers”) appropriate for tennis
- 1 pair high-top sneakers if you will play basketball
These items are provided to international staff
- 2 sets cot or twin-sized sheets
- 2 or 3 pillow cases
- 1 familiar, comfortable bed pillow
- 3 blankets (polar fleece is lightweight and warm)
OR
- 2 blankets and 1 durable sleeping bag rated for 50 degrees Fahrenheit (can be used as a comforter as well as for overnight trips)
- 1 egg crate style mattress pad (optional)
- 4 colored bath towels (try to find a recognizable style!)
- 3 wash cloths
- Mesh laundry bag
Other Things to Consider Bringing
Select those that apply to you:
- musical instrument
- stationery, stamps, envelopes, pen or pencil
- baseball glove
- lacrosse equipment
- radio or CD player with headphones
- street hockey equipment
- field hockey stick
- tennis racquet
- soccer shoes
- tap shoes or ballet slippers
- reading, things for you and for you to read to the cabin
- flats or dressy sandals for socials
- skirt and blouse or simple dress for socials and final banquet
- spare batteries for CD player
- sunglasses
- small pack for days off
- journal
- camera and film and extra batteries
- bank address if you want to deposit money by mail
- anything interesting from your state or country that’s small and can be shared with campers and staff
- addresses (email and snail mail) of family and friends
- flashlight with batteries
- original certifications (life guarding, CPR, etc.)
- warm hat
- sunscreen, bug spray, personal toiletries
- medications in their original containers
- 1 toilet kit with soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.