Packing for Sleepaway Camp near New Jersey
We are officially less than 39 days until the first day of summer camp! Here at Camp Kinder Ring, we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of campers to start the best summer ever! But before we get to drop off day, lets talk about packing. Yes, one of the most stressful parts about summer camp. But don’t worry; we have some tips to help packing for sleepaway camp near New Jersey a lot easier.
- List- Ask the summer camp if they have a suggested summer camp packing list. This will have all of the things that the summer camp thinks is necessary to bring to summer camp, which is definitely the best source. If they don’t have a list, then search online for one. Another good idea is to ask other experienced families what they recommend packing for summer camp.
- Labels- Label every single thing that gets sent to summer camp with your son or daughter. Invest in a laundry marker and some waterproof labels and write your child’s name everywhere. Things get lost and borrowed at summer camp but labels will hopefully bring everything back to your son or daughter.
- Trunks- Invest in a strong and highly recommended trunk. Your child will likely be living out of this trunk the entire summer so invest in a good one that will last a long time.
- Camp Clothes- Some summer camps ask that children wear camp clothing on certain days. Even if they don’t, who doesn’t want some cool clothes with their camp’s name on it? Check out Camp Kinder Ring’s camp storeonline!
- Home- Don’t forget to pack some reminders of home. Some pictures, a stuffed animal, a blanket, anything that will remind your son or daughter of home. This will especially help with the common homesickness at sleepaway camp. Also pack some stationary, pens, envelopes, and stamps for your children to write letter to family and friends back home. Don’t forget to stay in contact at summer camp!
- Cell Phones- Electronics usually aren’t allowed at summer camp. They aren’t even necessary because of all the fun and time spent participating in summer camp activities that Camp Kinder Ring offers. So leave it at home and enjoy the great outdoors and new friends!
Now, hopefully those tips helped a little bit. We can’t wait for summer camp to begin in a few short weeks! Contact Camp Kinder Ring for the best sleepaway camp near New Jersey at (845)-221-2771 for more information or to schedule a tour!
