Packing List
The following is a suggested list and will help organize your camper. Nametags or a permanent black marker should be used to label every article of clothing and all other belongings for each camper. A list of your camper's belongings should be taped to the lid of their trunk and we recommend that you AND your camper pack together so your child really knows what they have with them! Trunks are typically 32 x 18 x 13.5 inches.
All campers' laundry is done on camp property by the cabin counselors. Laundry will be done once a week, but please still pack as if your child will need clothes for one and a half weeks. This helps account for rainy weather and excessive laundry days.
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing | ||
| Waterproof shoes or rubber boots | 1 pair | Rainy days can create lots of mud |
| Warm jacket | 1 | |
| Sweatshirts/sweaters | 2 | |
| Raincoat/poncho | 1 | |
| Long pants | 3-4 pairs | |
| Sneakers | 2 pairs | Required - 1 smooth soled for tennis, 1 for other sports |
| Cleated (plastic) sneaker | 1 pair | Required |
| Watershoes/sandals | 1 pair | |
| Underwear | 12-14 pairs | |
| Shorts | 6-8 pairs | |
| T-shirts | 10-12 | 1-2 long sleeve |
| Pajamas | 3-4 pairs | |
| Athletic Socks | 12-15 pairs | 2 pairs should be long socks to cover shins |
| Hat or visor | 1 | |
| Day pack | 1 | |
| Swim Suits | 2 | Girls: 1-piece required for instruction and special events; appropriate 2-piece allowed for elective swimming or boating |
| Shin guards | 1 pair | Required - for safety |
| Mouth guard | 1 | Required - already formed and in container |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Inexpensive but UV blocking |
| Bedding & Bath | ||
| Blankets OR Comforter | 2 blankets OR 1 comforter | |
| Sheets | 4 flat (or 2 fitted and 2 flat) | |
| Pillow | 1 | |
| Pillow cases | 2 | |
| Mattress pad | 1 | Optional |
| Towels | 4 | Beach or bath |
| Washcloths | 2 | |
| Mesh laundry bag | 1 | |
| Sleeping bag | 1 | With a "stuff bag" to carry easily for overnights |
| Flashlight | 1 | |
| Water bottle | 1 | |
| Toothbrush and toothpaste | 1 | |
| Soap and soap dish | 1 | |
| Sunscreen | 1 | |
| Insect repellent | 1 | Deet free recommended, NO aerosols allowed |
| Biodegradable shampoo | 1 | Biodegradable only |
| Deodorant | 1 | |
| Comb/brush | 1 | |
| Bag or basket for bath supplies | 1 | Optional |
| Nail file/clippers | 1 | |
| Mouthwash | 1 | Optional |
| Writing materials | 1 set | Paper, envelopes, stamps, pre-address labels |
| Extra glasses or contacts | 1 pair/set | If applicable |
| Reading materials | As desired | Camp has a small library |
| Sports Equipment (Optional) | ||
| If your child owns any of the following equipment, they may want to bring it to camp. If they do not, we have equipment for them to use. Personal equipment is stored in the cabin and only used when supervised by a staff member in the appropriate area. | ||
| Tennis racquet | 1 | If owned; equipment available at camp |
| Street/field hockey stick | 1 | If owned; equipment available at camp |
| Lacrosse stick | 1 | If owned; equipment available at camp |
| Hiking boots | 1 pair | If owned; equipment available at camp |
| Inline skates and pads | 1 set | If owned; equipment available at camp |
| Bike helmet and pads | 1 set | 12 years and up; if owned, equipment available at camp |
| Baseball/softball glove | 1 | If owned; equipment available at camp |
| Fishing gear | 1 set | If owned; equipment available at camp |
International Campers
International Campers may request bedding for an additional fee.
Camp Store
Many of the consumable items listed here are for sale in the Camp Store. Also things like disposable cameras, stationery/stamps and many Susquehannock "specialty" items including camp flashlights, water bottles, beach towels, T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts/pants and pennants.