Sports Camp

Understand the goal of the camp experience.

Make a realistic assessment of your child's ability.

Have a frank conversation about what your child hopes to get out of the camp.

Talk to your child current coach.

Gather information from the camp organizers.

Confirm that the coaches and instructors advertised will actually be teaching at the camp.

Find out the camper/instructor ratio.

Get testimonials from former campers.

Carefully examine camp flyers for a daily camp schedule.

Make sure the camp's daily schedule includes plenty of instruction time.

Packing

Headgear - scarves, bandannas, baseball caps, eyeglasses, sunglasses, and swimming goggles.

Clothing - T-shirts/tank tops, shorts, long pants, a jacket, a swim suit, pajamas and robe, and of course, underwear.

Footwear - boots, tennis shoes, sandals, dress shoes, and socks.

Bed and bath - towels, a blanket, pillow, pillow cases, sheets, sleeping bag, laundry bag, and mattress pad.

Bathroom kit - a brush and comb, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, insect repellent, sun screen/sun block, lip balm.

Books and magazines.

Download or Print this Sports Camp Checklist

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Who it's for

This Sports Camp Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

Avoid forgetting - keep all your Sports Camp essentials in one place (external memory)
Save time - start from a proven Sports Camp structure instead of a blank page
Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use this Sports Camp Checklist

Save Sports Camp Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Sports Camp (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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