4- H Camp Packing List Guidelines 

Parents:  Please review the 4-H Dress Code with your camper, help them to pack appropriate clothes for the week.   http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/210170.pdf

Please pack anything that your 4-H camper requires. 

4-H is not responsible for any lost items.  

~ Please label ALL of Your Gear~

MEDICINE (Prescription & Over-The-Counter) will be handed over to the camp nurse upon arrival. Please provide prescribed medications in the original bottle or package.

A SNACK TO SHARE - Suggestions: Last Name A-F: a large box of Cheezits OR Goldfish OR Pretzels. G-M: A large bag of plain or flavored Chips.  N-Z: A large box of individual gummy snacks OR fruit roll-ups OR dried fruit OR Seaweed Snacks OR Granola Bars. (nut free snacks are preferred) 

BEDDING (Campers will sleep in cabins.)

• Sleeping Bags (Cabins & beds and new mattresses)

• Blankets & Sheets (if you don’t have a sleeping bag) 

• Pillows 

• Battery-operated lanterns/Flashlights/extra batteries 

CLOTHING ITEMS ~ Please label ALL of Your Gear~

• Any music-themed t-shirts (be sure they fit within 4-H

dress code)

•  Pants/Shorts for daily use (4-5 pairs) 

• Tops/Shirts for daily use

• Nice outfit for dance (optional)

• Socks and Undergarments

• Pajamas

• Sandals or water-type shoes (great for to/from showers)

• Swimsuits & shorts (for showers & pool activities)

• Hats (for keeping out of the sun or staying warm)

• Closed-toe shoes/boots (cabins are located in redwood forest area)

• Belt (optional) 

• Sunglasses (optional)

• Rain Poncho (we can’t predict the weather)

• Outerwear (this camp is in the Santa Cruz Mountains with occasional fog and drizzle), (jackets, beanies, warm scarves, mittens, and sweatshirts will be a must for early morning and late-night/campfire)

• Laundry Bag (optional)

TOILETRIES ~Please label ALL of Your Gear~

• Sunscreen

• Comb and/or Hairbrush (plus hair ties, barrettes, etc.)

• Toothbrush &Toothpaste

• Soap 

• Shampoo/conditioner

• Chap-Stick

• Q-Tips 

• Nail Clippers (optional) 

• Feminine Hygiene products if needed

• Deodorant (please)

• Towels and Washcloths for your entire stay

• Beach towel for water play activities

• Shower Bag (optional) 

ELECTRONIC ITEMS ~Please label ALL of Your Gear~ 

• No cell phones or electronics are permitted for campers and camp staffers. Phones may be left at home or labeled and safely stored at check-in. 

• Music devices that are not WiFi enabled may be used with headphones in the cabin during appropriate hours.

•  Health Officers, Chaperones, and Camp Directors will carry phones for emergency use only.

MISCELLANEOUS ~Please label ALL of Your Gear~

• Refillable water bottle 

• Small daypack or backpack

• Insect Repellent (in previous years there were not many mosquitoes at this camp)

• White items to tie-dye at the “Crafts Shack” (shirt, socks, shorts)

• Card games to play (optional) - Label

• Compass (optional)

• Whistle (optional)

• Binoculars (optional)

• A book to read at bedtime (optional)

• Props or costumes for your camp skit (optional)

• Items that fit with the “Music” theme or the name of your Camp Family.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• Lighters, matches, and other flammable items are PROHIBITED, you will be sent home if bring

• Alcohol, drugs, smoking or vaping supplies, PROHIBITED, you will be sent home if bring

• Knives or weapons of any sort are PROHIBITED, you will be sent home if bring them.

Parking at Camp

Upon arrival, members of the 4-H Camp Staff will meet you at your car & direct you to the drop-off area. 

• Once your gear is unloaded, and the vehicle is parked in the lot, please proceed to check-in. 

• Please bring any medications with you to hand over to the camp nurse.

Once the camper’s luggage has been taken to their cabin, everyone should make their way to the recreation field.

CAMP RULES

1. Do ask for help when you need it.

2. Do follow the 4-H Code of Conduct 

3. Do use kind words

4. No wandering past boundaries

5. No going in cabins or tents that you are not assigned to

6. No boys in girls’ camp

7. No girls in boys’ camp

8. Do not litter

9. Do not start a fire

10. Do not start a fight

11. Do clean up after yourself

12. Use the buddy system at all times

4-H Camp Encourages

1. Do help younger campers & others

2. Do be nice to everyone 

3. Do use clean language 

4. Do have an enthusiastic spirit

5. Do follow rules

6. Do have fun and dance tastefully

7. Do wear appropriate camp attire 

8. Do conserve water & resources

9. Do take a SHOWER (pretty please)

Sleeping Assignments 

(Assigned as gender and 4-H Age)

● Adults and Chaperones will be assigned zones where they will sleep. Chaperones in Male Camp and Female Camp areas need to bring and sleep in tents (you can share if you wish). If chaperones wish to sleep in cabins they need to be in groups of at least 2 chaperones.

Shower Assignments

• Designated Shower times for campers will be listed on the camp schedule & posted in several places at camp.

• Adults may use the assigned showers at any time of day.

• Chaperones may use any gender-appropriate bathroom, any time of day