Getting Ready for
Overnight Camp

Packing

LABEL EVERYTHING - use a permanent marker or waterproof name stickers
Do not pack nice, expensive, or irreplaceable items.
Camp Piankatank is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

We have a lost and found area. A table in the middle of the high traffic area of camp. Campers are told to check it. Whether they do or not is their choice. Parents are encouraged to check lost and found at check-out. We donate all unclaimed lost and found at the end of the summer season. We do not mail items to return them, they must be picked up.

What to pack in?

We recommend packing in plastic tubs, like the one pictured. This is optional. We like these because they can hold a lot and clean up easily.

Any luggage or bag is fine.

Hygiene

All your normal daily hygiene items.

Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, hair cream, lotion... whatever you usually use daily. A carrying caddy or bag to take to the bathroom is helpful.

Medications

ALL medications are turned in to camp staff. Children that will need medication while at camp, please read your registration confirmation very closely. Daily medications need to be packed by a pharmacy in pill packs or daily bubble packs.

You do not need to send over-the-counter "just in case" medications like Tylenol/Advil. We keep commonly used medications in stock.

Clothing and Shoes

Clothes- Comfortable play clothes. Shorts must be appropriate length, no spaghetti strap shirts. Shirts must cover the belly.

Pajamas, socks, underwear.

Shoes- tennis shoes and water shoes.

Water shoes can get wet and do not fall off easily (not flip flops), something with a heel-strap. Tennis shoes are required for several of our activities.

Bathing Suit- one pieces only for girls

Bible

Bring your favorite Bible. Some kids also like a journal and pen.

If you do not own one, now is a great time to buy one. A Bible can be provided if you do not bring one.

Bedding and Towels

Campers will sleep on a twin sized bunk bed, and will need:

Pillow
Bed Sheets, size twin
Blanket
Sleeping bag for island camp out
Optional- small comfort items are okay, like a stuffy or eye mask
At least two towels. One towel for pool. One towel for bathing.

Water Bottle

Staying hydrated is a MUST!
At least 24 oz.
LABEL IT it with their name.
Campers that do not bring a water bottle will be charged for one from our camp store. Staying hydrated in the summer sun is not optional.

ETC...

Sunscreen- label bottle with name
Bug Spray
Flashlight
Sleeping bag for island campout
Poncho or rain jacket
A backpack for island campout

Optional: Mail Items

Some campers wish to write letters home to their family.
Camp Piankatank has no control over how fast it is mailed to you or if the child actually sends a letter.
Provide envelopes, STAMPS, paper, pencils or pens.
Address the envelopes

Print the packing list

Printable List

What NOT to bring

Cell phones- they will be taken. We are preserving a rustic, independent experience for children. We will call you if your child is ill or our efforts to comfort them are not helping.
Computers, tablets, e-readers, any electronics.
Knives, guns

Alcohol
Cigarettes or vapes
Food or candy
ALL medications must be turned in to camp staff. Epi-pens and inhalers can be kept, but in consultation with camp staff.

Getting Ready for Overnight Camp