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Packing for Camp
Packing for camp can be an exciting time, and if left to the last minute, a stressful one. We suggest
reviewing the packing list a few weeks in advance with your child and making a list of needed items. You
know your child best. They may need more of an item than suggested, or less of another. Please use the
packing list as a guide.
Luggage
All luggage must be contained in 1-2 duffle bags or suitcases and 1 small backpack. Label all your
luggage in multiple places. Avoid heavy luggage: trunks, super-sized luggage, etc. If you have trouble
lifting your luggage, then our staff will have trouble helping you.
Label Everything
Write your camper
’
s first and last name on everything. This includes all clothes, luggage, water bottles,
gear, laundry bags, shower totes, linens, sleeping bags, and footwear. Unmarked items are nearly
impossible to reunite with their owners when lost. A list of items pinned inside of luggage will help
campers remember what they brought to camp when it comes time to pack and go home.
Laundry
For two-week campers, laundry goes out once and is returned the next day. For four-week campers,
laundry is done 3 times in 4 weeks. We have an excellent laundry service that does each camper
’
s laundry
individually. Send 2 laundry bags with your child’
s name clearly marked on the bag.
Clothing Supplier
We are transitioning to a new clothing supplier this summer. Camp Spot is the official place to purchase
Camp Emerson clothing, gear, and other merchandise. We expect our merchandise page to be live at the
end of February.
Personal Property
The camp is not responsible for the loss of or damage to personal property, including laundry service.
Please do not send anything with significant financial or sentimental value to camp.
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