Summer Camp Item Checklist

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Toggle Day Camp status

Day Camp

Toggle Sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 or higher status

Sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 or higher

Toggle Bathing suit. status

Bathing suit.

Toggle Towel. status

Towel.

Toggle Plastic bag for wet items. status

Plastic bag for wet items.

Toggle Insect repellant. status

Insect repellant.

Toggle Two water bottles (one frozen). status

Two water bottles (one frozen).

Toggle Hat for sun protection. status

Hat for sun protection.

Toggle Comfortable running shoes or sport sandals. status

Comfortable running shoes or sport sandals.

Toggle Water shoes or flip-flops for the pool/beach. status

Water shoes or flip-flops for the pool/beach.

Toggle Medication with a note about how to administer. status

Medication with a note about how to administer.

Toggle Sack lunch. status

Sack lunch.

Toggle Backpack to store all items. status

Backpack to store all items.

Toggle Overnight Camp status

Overnight Camp

Toggle Sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 or higher (several tubes). status

Sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 or higher (several tubes).

Toggle Soap and shampoo. status

Soap and shampoo.

Toggle 2-3 Bathing suits. status

2-3 Bathing suits.

Toggle Towels status

Towels

For both swimming/beach and showering.

Toggle Insect ;repellent ;(2-3 bottles). status

Insect ;repellent ;(2-3 bottles).

Toggle Reusable water bottle/canteen. status

Reusable water bottle/canteen.

Toggle Hat for sun protection. status

Hat for sun protection.

Toggle Two pairs of comfortable shoes. status

Two pairs of comfortable shoes.

Toggle Sport sandals. status

Sport sandals.

Toggle Water shoes and flip-flops. status

Water shoes and flip-flops.

Toggle Hiking boots (if applicable). status

Hiking boots (if applicable).

Toggle Rain coat or reusable rain poncho. status

Rain coat or reusable rain poncho.

Toggle Medication with note on how to administer status

Medication with note on how to administer

This should be given to the counselor or supervisor on the first day.

Toggle Several days-worth of socks and underwear (depends on how long the session is, but it's always best to pack extra!) status

Several days-worth of socks and underwear (depends on how long the session is, but it's always best to pack extra!)

Toggle Several T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, one or two pairs of long pants. status

Several T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, one or two pairs of long pants.

Toggle A few pairs of Pajamas. status

A few pairs of Pajamas.

Toggle One warm jacket (fleece or heavy sweater). status

One warm jacket (fleece or heavy sweater).

Toggle Sleeping bag. status

Sleeping bag.

Toggle Extra blanket. status

Extra blanket.

Toggle Sheet sleeping bag (two sheets sewn together). status

Sheet sleeping bag (two sheets sewn together).

Toggle Travel pillow. status

Travel pillow.

Toggle Sheets and pillowcase for twin bed. status

Sheets and pillowcase for twin bed.

Toggle Small battery-powered hand fan. status

Small battery-powered hand fan.

Toggle Flashlight with batteries. status

Flashlight with batteries.

Toggle Government-approved lifejacket. status

Government-approved lifejacket.

Toggle Camera and film. status

Camera and film.

Toggle Letter-writing items (stationary and pens with pre-stamped envelopes as well as addresses) status

Letter-writing items (stationary and pens with pre-stamped envelopes as well as addresses)

Toggle Travel first aid kit. status

Travel first aid kit.

Toggle Books or magazines for rainy days. status

Books or magazines for rainy days.

Toggle Hockey or duffel bag. status

Hockey or duffel bag.

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Learn what essential items your child should bring to Summer camp with our Summer Camp Item Checklist. Includes lists for both day and overnight camp, so whatever your summer camp situation, you'll have everything you need.

Who it's for

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

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Summer Camp Item essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Summer Camp Item 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

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How to use this Summer Camp Item Checklist

  • Save Summer Camp Item 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 Summer Camp Item (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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