YWCA Camp Cavell

What to Bring!

SUGGESTED ITEMS:

Keep in mind these are suggested items and you can substitute or improvise if you cannot find them all. Make sure your flashlight is packed close to the top!

WEEK   WEEKEND

  1     1   Suitcase, or footlocker

  1     1   * Sleeping bag, (or blankets) 
                a set of sheets & pillow

  1     1   * Warm jacket/sweater

  1     1   Sweatshirt/suit

  4     2   Tops & Shirts

  3     2   Jeans/ pants

  3     1   Shorts

  1     1   Bathing Suit

  2     1   Pajamas

  5     2   Underwear

  8     3   Pairs of socks

  3     2   * Gym shoes or walking shoes

  1     1   Boots / Hat

  1     1   Toiletries (i.e. brush, toothbrush, 
                 shampoo, toothpaste, soap, deodorant)

  2     1   * Bath, beach towel & washcloth

  1     1   Laundry bag

  1     1   * Raincoat/poncho

  2     1   * Flashlights & extra batteries

* Essential items

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

musical instruments / inexpensive camera & film / books / postcards / envelopes / stamps/ pen / battery lamp for reading / rug / binoculars/ field guides / sun block / blanket / something to sit on at campfire / bandana / alarm clock / lawn chairs / exercise mat / beach shoes / walkman with headphones.

IMPORTANT HINTS:

• Aqua Socks or an old pair of shoes are important for walking in the lake because of the possibility of zebra mussels.

• Flashlights are important. There are no yard lights. Bring one for each person.

• Weather at camp can range from very hot to cold. Be ready for the unexpected.

• Camp life is very hard on clothes. Bring a very old set for river and mud hikes.

• Label all clothing & equipment; camp is not responsible for lost articles.

• Kids will get their feet wet. It’s inevitable at camp. Boots help even on sunny days.

• Electrical outlets are limited. Please leave electrical items such as radios, curling irons etc. at home.

• We have booster seats. Bring high chair etc.

• Summer campers, please leave beepers and cell phones at home

• Sorry, no: Smoking in Buildings, no pets, BB Guns, Firearms or Alcohol.