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This list provides a guideline of what is needed at camp. We will provide a separate list for our Pre-Wee day and Pre-Wee weekend programs. Please pack in 2 duffles, no trunks or suitcases.

CLOTHING:

  • 12 short sleeve T-shirts
  • 4 long sleeve T-shirts
  • 4 sweatshirts
  • 4 pairs long pants (jeans or sweats)
  • 6 pairs shorts
  • 14 pairs underwear
  • 14 pairs socks
  • 2 white T-shirts
  • 4 swimsuits
  • 3 pairs pyjamas
  • 1 bathrobe
  • 3 pairs running shoes
  • 1 pair rubber boots
  • 1 pair beach shoes
  • 1 light weight jacket
  • 1 warm jacket
  • 1 raincoat
  • 1 pair of old running shoes and old clothes for the Tough Mudder Course

BEDDING:

  • 4 sheets (2 flat, 2 fitted) for a single bed
  • 3 blankets OR a comforter
  • 2 pillowcases
  • 1 pillow

Bedding rental is available for campers from the US travelling by plane. Bedding and towels are included for campers from overseas.

TOILETRY ITEMS:

  • 6 large towels
  • 1 laundry bag
  • 2 toothbrushes
  • 2 tubes of toothpaste
  • 1 bottle of shampoo
  • 2 bars of soap
  • 1 soap container
  • 1 plastic bucket to hold items
  • 1 hairbrush or comb
  • 1 bottle of sunscreen
  • 1 box of tissue
  • 1 stick of deodorant
  • Insect repellant

ESSENTIAL ITEMS:

  • Flashlight and Batteries
  • Sleeping bag (for trips)
  • Letter writing materials
  • Small knapsack
  • 30L dry bag for canoe trips (Kiwis do not need)
  • Water bottle

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

  • Tennis racquet
  • Baseball glove
  • Inexpensive camera
  • Books, games, costumes
  • Shoe bag to hold small items
  • Sunglasses
  • iPod shuffle

SOME TIPS TO REMEMBER:

  • Everyone in camp wears a white T-shirt on Friday night for dinner, so please be sure to pack at least two.
  • Everything needs to be labelled with the camper’s first and last names. Order labels here.
  • Laundry is done once a week. It is returned washed, dried and folded the next day.
  • Keep It Simple! Even with labels, clothes can get lost at camp. Items that require special care should be left at home.
  • Please send enough of the items on the toiletry list to last for the duration of your child’s stay at camp. We keep limited supplies in our Tuck Shop to replace items if campers run out.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING:

CELL PHONES. Any cell phones found in camper’s possession will be confiscated and not returned. Campers travelling by plane may carry their cell phone with them while travelling and then they are to be given to camp staff on arrival. They will be returned on departure day at the airport for the trip home. Phones cannot be used as a music player. Please send your child with an iPod shuffle or comparable device without a screen if they would like a music player.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES: This includes Laptops, Tablets, Fans, Hair Dryers, Hair Straighteners, Power Bars, Lamps, Walkie-Talkies, Hot Pots, etc.

Some other items that do not belong at camp:

  1. Plastic shelving/baskets/packing cubes/shelf liners
  2. Folding or lounge chairs
  3. Mattress covers/pads
  4. Permanent markers
  5. Knives
  6. Candles/Lighters/Matches
  7. Hoverboards

The water at camp is treated with a state of the art water filtration system. Please do not send bottled water or other drinks.

FOOD & CANDY: Most campers will bring a small amount of food or candy for the bus ride to camp. On arrival, all items are collected and shared with the cabin on the first night. Any remaining items are disposed of. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY PRODUCTS CONTAINING NUTS. We also ask that you please do not send any Cup-A-Soup type products.

 

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