The following is a suggested listing of items to pack for Mini Camp. A trunk is recommended over a soft duffle or suitcase. Tape this list inside the trunk lid. This is significantly modified from the term camp clothing and supply list as it is more appropriate for our mini week of camping with first-time campers.
Our Downloadable Mini Camp Packing List
Bedding and Linens
1 pillow
2 pillow cases
1 fitted sheet (cot-size or twin)
1 flat sheet (cot-size or twin)
2 warm blankets (or heavy comforter)
2 bath towels
2 beach towels
2 washcloths
1 bathrobe or towel wrap
1 laundry bag
Underclothes
10-12 pairs of underwear
4-6 undershirts or bras (if applicable)
10-12 pairs of socks
Shorts and Pants
2 long pants (may include sweats or jeans)
4 pairs of navy shorts (for dinner)*
6-8 pairs of miscellaneous shorts
Shirts
6 white shirts (for dinner)*
6-8 miscellaneous shirts
1 sweater or sweatshirt*
1 white t-shirt for tie dying project (packed separately in a Ziploc bag)
Shoes
1 pair of tennis shoes (NOT new)
1 pair of rain boots
1 pair of shower shoes (e.g. flip flops)
1 pair of river shoes (e.g. Crocs, Keens)
Swimwear
3 bathing suits
Nightclothes
1 pair of heavy pajamas (temps as low as 40 degrees)
1 pair of lightweight pajamas
Outerwear
1 raincoat or poncho
Toiletries
1 toothbrush and toothpaste*
1 cup/small bucket for toothbrush and toothpaste
1 soap* and soap dish (or 1 body wash)
1 shampoo and conditioner*
1 shower bucket (to carry toiletries to the shower house)*
1 brush*
1 mirror
1 bug spray
1 sunscreen*
Miscellaneous—Required
1 flashlight with extra batteries*
1 water bottle*
Goggles (if planning to take Swimming)
Miscellaneous—Optional
Camera, film (disposable cameras sold at camp store)
Pen & pencil*
Stationery and envelopes*
SAS envelopes for letters to send out
Stamps*
Tennis racquet, lacrosse stick, field hockey stick
Books to read
Watch
Portable camping chair (e.g. Crazy Creek)
*denotes can be purchased at the camp store
PLEASE do not bring valuables such as jewelry, electronic devices, etc. Camp Alleghany is in the mountains along a river. Items will get damp, if not wet. Daily temperatures are summer-like 80s, but the evenings can get as cool as 40 degrees. Pack accordingly. Labeling clothing is VERY important. There are no laundry services EXCEPT in emergencies.
