What to pack for Camp America...
I'm hoping to go to a camp next year, and ive been waiting to apply for a while now... but its struck me that if i do get the chance to go, i dnt want to overpack and of course i'm bound to do 'a bit' of shopping. so what do and dont i need?
i know that there will suggestions somewhere, but im struggling to find anything at this present moment.
i've been browsing through camp articles bout saving so got a good idea bout that, and also the backpack vs suitcase, but the one thing i havent come across (yet) is what you should take.
As a basic idea so that i know what i absolutely, really need to pack before i leave and what i can pick up while im over there? Oh and also I need suggestions on how to pack, im at uni and have a pretty good idea, but was wandering if anyone has any sneaky little tips. Like i've heard that rolling your clothes up is better than folding...
Thanks to anyone that can help me...
chaz
I'm off to camp next year for the first time and as I haven't been before my best suggestion would be to just take the basics. I mean really what do u need? Anything u forget u can always buy over there. U'll definitely need clothes for all seasons just as a precaution, toiletries etc. And in regards to packing ur pack, the less air the better! the more air u have in ur pack (for example if u were stuffing clothes or a sleeping bag in there) its important to get all the air bubbles out.
I would suggest the right clothing - no formal ballgowns or suits required! If you are going to a Jewish Camp you should take white or blue clothes for Friday nights - check with your camp. Suggestions from returned counsellors include; Sleeping bag. Condoms. Towel. Medications you require while away. Sunscreen. Documents (international drivers licence, ID cards etc). Photocopies of your passport, and visa. Money!
Once accepted onto Camp America you have access to lots of information and answers to some of the most common FAQs so don't panic just yet.
Also if you forget anything too go to Target or Walmart both are great for bargain hunting 😀 You can get all sorts of things there for so cheap. Keep this in mind first-timers!! Your camp will most likely do a staff trip to Walmart during training, you'll be able to buy things then that you didn't wanna carry in your luggage, or maybe things you just forgot lol