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Packing List | 2, 4, 6, or 7 Weeks
Clothing
10 t-shirts
8 shorts
10 underwear
8 bras
10 pairs of socks
3 long-sleeve fleeces or sweatshirts
3 long pants (jeans, sweatpants, etc.)
2 bathing suits or swim trunks
2 sets of pajamas
1 hat for sun protection
1 rain jacket
“Dress Up Clothes
” for Bruch, Dance, etc.
1 bathrobe (optional)
1 white t-shirt for tie dye (optional)
Creative clothing, costumes, funny
t-shirts, etc. are encouraged
Session 2: Blue, Green, Yellow, Red Shirt
for Color War
Session 3: Blue & Yellow Shirt for Olympics
Footwear
2 pairs of sneakers or sturdy shoes
2 pairs of sandals
Hiking shoes (optional)
1 pair rain boots (optional)
Bedding & Linen
2 twin-fitted sheets
2 twin top sheets
1 warm blanket or quilt (washable)
1 pillow
2 pillowcases
2 beach towels
2 bath towels
Think About
book, journal, costumes, playing cards,
musical instruments, sports equipment
Equipment/Supplies
2 large laundry bags
2 water bottles
1 flashlight w/ extra batteries
1 fan - battery only (optional)
1 backpack
1 extra eyeglasses/contacts/solution
Stationary, postcards, self-assessed
stamped envelopes, for 6-10 letters
pens or writing utensils
1 pair of sunglasses
1 wristwatch
swimming goggles
Toiletries
1 toothbrush and holder
1 toothpaste
1 shampoo/conditioner
1 soap and container
1 nail clipper
1 comb/brush, hair accessories
1 sunscreen
1 insect repellent
tampons, pads, etc.
1 portable shower caddy
Leave At Home
ALL electronics**
ALL food & jewelry & money
Chairs, roller blades, skateboards
Expensive / sentimental items
Dangerous Items, including any knives,
axes, etc.
**See next page for electronics policy
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