The Ultimate Summer Camp Packing List
By Sandra Macklin, Director of Outdoor Experience
Summer is almost here! And as you all should know; a well-prepared camper will have MORE fun at camp!
We recommend labeling everything with your first and last name. Items should be packed in an easy-to-carry duffel bag, backpack or lightweight travel suitcase.
Please leave your phones, tablets, smartwatches, computers and other electronic devices with your family during your stay. We want your camp experience to be the BEST! So, take a break from your screens and UNPLUG.
Camp life is the BEST life! So, let’s get ready to pack up and have fun…
Overnight Camp Packing List
- Long pants, jeans, shorts
- Short and long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts
- Pajamas
- Rain gear
- Socks, underwear
- Closed-toe sneakers or hiking boots
- Hat
- Bathing suits
- Warm sleeping bag, twin bedding, fitted sheet, pillow
- Laundry bag
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Sunscreen (at least SPF 15)
- Insect repellant (non-aerosol please, containing less than 12% DEET)
- Mess kit
- Dunk bag
- Sturdy water bottle
- Flashlight or headlamp, fresh batteries
- Small day pack
Day Camp Packing List
- Lunch
- Reusable water bottle
- Sweatshirt or jacket
- Rain gear
- Hat with a brim
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Water shoes
- Sunscreen (at least SPF 15)
- One extra pair of socks and underwear
- Insect repellant (non-aerosol please, containing less than 12% DEET)
- Small day pack
Please remember that we all want to have fun at camp. Don’t bring electronics, gum or candy, scented sprays or lotions, valuables, pets, jewelry, video games, weapons, tobacco products, marijuana, illegal drugs or alcohol!
We hope to see you at our GSNYPENN camps this summer—you don’t have to be a Girl Scout or even a girl to attend! Many sessions have open spots, so check out girlslovecamp.org to learn more. Now grab your gear, label your socks and get ready for the best summer yet!
