Please clearly label the outside of all bags with the camper’s name. Colored tags will be attached to the bag handles at check-in to identify the correct cabin/lodge so all bags must have a HANDLE or DRAWSTRING to attach the tags. DO NOT use trash bags! Each child is responsible for packing, carrying and keeping track of all of their own personal gear.

Items to bring:

• Weather appropriate outerwear (rain jacket, insulated jacket, etc.) - check the weather!

• Shoes for hiking/outdoor activities that will get muddy - old running shoes/sneakers or hiking boots

• Extra pair of running shoes

• Sandals/Crocs for pool/shower use only (cannot be worn for outdoor activities)

• T shirts / tops (4) (school appropriate)

• Shorts (4 pairs)

• Pants

• Sweatshirts/long sleeved shirts for evening activities (at least 1)

• Swimsuit

• 2 Towels (1 for swimming and 1 to take a shower)

• Socks (5 pairs)

• Undergarments (5 pairs)

• Pajamas

• Soap & Shampoo for shower

• Personal hygiene items: Deodorant, toothbrush & toothpaste, face wash, etc. (recommend to store in a ziploc or other bag that can be carried to/from bathrooms). Girls, don't forget feminine hygiene products!

• Water bottle labeled with name - we will be supplying some bottled water, but there will be water stations throughout camp to fill bottles also

• Freshly laundered pillow, sleeping bag or sheets/blankets (none are provided, bunk beds have twin vinyl mattress)

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

• Bug Spray (highly encouraged to bring)

• Sunscreen (highly encouraged to bring)

• Flashlight or headlamp

• Sunglasses/hat

• Football/soccer ball to play during free time - no hard balls

• Cards/small portable games to play during free time (cards, Uno, etc.)

Cell phones

Students will be encouraged to leave phones behind and be present to fully enjoy the weekend, however if campers feel the need to have a cell phone with them they can bring them. Chaperones and camp staff will not hold or carry cellphones during activities.

* Chaperones and camp staff are not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen cellphones.

Student cell phones may be brought to camp, but they are the responsibility of the student. Cell phone service is not reliable at camp. Water activities are scheduled throughout the weekend and damage may occur.

do not bring:

Please do not bring anything valuable or delicate to camp. Camp Wanake & Chaperones are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

• Electronics

  • Tablets/e-Readers

  • Gaming Devices

  • Radios

  • Speakers

  • DVD Players

• Tobacco Products, E-cigarettes, Alcohol or Illegal Substances

• Lighters, matches or flammable items

• Fireworks or novelty poppers

• Anything that violates the code of conduct or threatens the health or safety of camp participants or chaperones