PACKING LIST

What Should I Bring To Camp?

• Prescribed medications or daily medications - please bring these in the prescription bottles and ensure there is at least a 7 day supply.

• Sleeping bag OR set of twin sheets & blanket (cabin mattresses are Twin XL and each cabin has 2 full beds)

• Pillow and pillow case

• Closed-toe shoes such as sneakers or sandals that are secure to your feet (e.g. Chacos) 

  • Required to participate in MANY activities

  • No flip flops around camp! Water shoes work great for boating too. 

• Laundry bag

• Sunscreen

• Bug repellent

• Water resistant watch 

• Backpack 

• Flashlight & extra batteries (there are some dimly lit areas around camp)

• Clothing for spirit themed days

• Hat(s) 

• Shorts -- 1 for each day plus 2 extra

• Shirts -- 1 for each day plus 2 extra

• 1 pair of long pants

  • These are required to participate in horseback riding. 

• Socks for each day of camp plus 2 extra

• Underwear for each day of camp plus 2 extra

• Swim Suit

  • Swim shirts are recommended

  • No speedo briefs style swimwear

  • Tankinis are OKAY, bikinis are not. Please ensure all swimwear provides appropriate coverage. We encourage campers to choose options that are comfortable, secure, and allow them to move confidently. Bathing suits may be two pieces, but must fully cover all private areas or campers will be asked to change or cover up

• Pajamas

• Rain jacket

• Sweatshirt (cabins can get cold at night)

• Shower shoes - flip flops are ok for this use only. Water does not always drain well in the showers. Shower shoes are a MUST

• Wash cloth

• 1-2 bath towels

• 1 beach size towel for pool

• Toothpaste and toothbrush

• Comb or Brush

• Shampoo/ conditioner

• Soap/ deodorant

• Water bottle

• If you play a musical instrument, you are welcome to bring it if it is portable and does not require electricity or amplification.

• For those with audio sensitivities, hearing protection (earplugs, headphones, loops, etc)

• We have noise blocking headphones available for purchase in the camp store!

• Any adaptive equipment that is used at home to support accessibility and independence (ex. wheelchair, walker, crutches, etc). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT HAVE EXTRA ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AT CAMP - IT MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE FAMILY. 

• Coping skills or tools that help your child cope with tics or challenging emotions! We highly recommend noise canceling headphones, non-electronic fidgets, and weighted blankets. 

• If your child is already working with a therapist and has developed a coping plan, please bring that as well, so we can support your child in continuing their skills at camp!

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP

• Matches

• Knives (even pocket knives) or any kind of weapon

• Nintendo Switch, Gameboys, portable PlayStations, or other handheld electronic games

• Boom boxes, radios, stereos, iPods, or mp3 players (unless ok'd with Director)

• Bikinis

• Squirt guns

• Shirts with objectionable messages, political messages, profanity, or advertising alcohol, etc.

• Jewelry or other valuables that may get lost during the week

• Sports equipment (bikes, bows, skates, etc.)

• Nintendo switch, gameboys, portable PlayStations, tablets, or other handheld electronic devices

• Cell phone

  • If you need a cell phone or other electronic device for travel, it will be stored securely during camp and returned to you (charged) on Friday!

• Balloons -- camp is latex-free