subject: How to make your Kids Sleep Away Camp a Memorable Experience [print this page] How to make your Kids Sleep Away Camp a Memorable Experience
So your little one is going for a sleep away camp and you are have to pack his stuff but have no idea how to go about it. It's best to start by preparing a checklist of necessary items before you actually start packing. One major consideration is the duration your child will be away from home. While most overnight summer camps supply the essential stuff for kids, it is better to pack your own things. Your checklist should include following things
Many sleep away campsoffer weekly laundry service, so it's enough to pack 7-10 days worth of socks and underwear to cover any eventuality such as break down of camp's washers. You should put in several T-shirts, sweatshirts, one warm jacket along with at least two pairs of long pants and half a dozen shorts and pyjamas. Don't buy new shoes for the camp; rather put used and comfortable running shoes, sports sandals and hiking boots.
Toiletries should include soap, shampoo, tooth paste and tooth brush along with a couple of towels and face towels and a hairbrush. Don't forget to add sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.
Make sure you pack a Bug Spray along with a mosquito repellent. Camps can become very uncomfortable if you forget to take one along.
It's smart move to carry a sleeping bag along even if your kid is going to sleep in cabins as they provide extra comfort and warmth.
Pack along a disposable camera and a few extra batteries so that your child can capture memories to last a lifetime.
Most camps provide flashlights for activities at night time but it's a good idea to pack one for your child with new batteries. You can never be sure when they need one and moreover every child likes to have one of his own.
Even if your child does not write a journal, encourage him to maintain one during his stay in camp. Someday he will turn back those pages to find priceless memories.
The Camp Professor helps you to identify your child's interests and select sleep away camps that suits them best. They have a large network of summer camps, facilities, and programs for you to choose from.
