My youngest is off to sleepaway camp for the first time this summer. Fortunately, this isn’t my first rodeo, and I’ve learned from my older daughter what all the must-haves for an epic summer are. And bonus – these same items will come in handy for family camping trips, too. Get everything you need from our shoppable summer sleepaway camp packing list!
Sleepaway Camp Packing List for Kids
Rolling duffel bag – You need a bag that can squish down when empty to easily go under a bed. Wheels make it easy to move when packed full.
Water shoes – Camp usually comes with water play. Closed toes protect them from rocks.
Quick dry towel – No stinky half-dried towels for you.
Cuddly bed decor – It’s hard to be homesick when you’re cuddling a loveable boba squishmallow.
Shower shoes – Avoid gross foot foot fungus by ensuring their tootsies are protected when showering.
Packing cubes – Even if they never unpack, they can keep their items organized with these packing cubes.
Stationery – Make it easy for the kids to write you with self-addressed stamped envelopes and some pretty paper.
Cabin games (Uno & Mad Libs) downtime more fun with games like Uno and activity books like Mad Libs.
Clothing labels– Label absolutely everything with these no-iron, wash-proof labels,
Headlamp – A headlamp is perfect for late-night reading or an evening walk to an out-of-cabin bathroom.
Laundry bag – Make sure Junior isn’t mixing camp-stinky clothes with their clean ones.
Shower caddy – Tote your toiletries to the shower with ease.
Camp Journal – Help them capture camp memories in real time.
Rechargeable fan with battery—My poor kid is sweating it out in 90-degree weather right now. Thank goodness she has this fan to at least give her a little relief. Battery power is a must in case your kid doesn’t have outlet access.
Permethrin clothing spray – Pre-treat your child’s clothing with permethrin to protect them from bug bites.
Profi Nasal Spray – My daughter came home last summer with COVID, not a fun parting gift from camp! Protect your little one from cooties with this amazing nasal spray. Started by Harvard Professors and backed by scientific research, this spray blocks cold, flu and covid germs from your nasal passages. We swear by it!
Knix Period Swimwear for Teens—Your daughter’s period shouldn’t keep her from having fun at camp. This amazing swimwear provides all the protection she needs on light to medium-flow days.
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