Below you will find the list of items to pack for camp. Please put your name on everything! Campers are allowed 1 trunk, 1 duffel bag, and 1 carry-on bag. Plastic drawers are no longer allowed due to fire code. 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. Please pack accordingly.
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Bedding and Linens
1 pillow
3 pillow cases
2 fitted sheets (cot-size or twin)
2 flat sheets (cot-size or twin)
2 warm blankets (or heavy comforter)
4 towels
2 beach towels
2 washcloths
1 bathrobe or towel wrap
1 laundry bag
Underclothes
15-20 pairs of underwear
4-6 undershirts or bras
15-20 pairs of socks
Shorts and Pants
2-4 long pants (may include sweats or jeans)
4-6 pairs of navy shorts (for dinner)*
2 pairs of white shorts*
8-10 pairs of miscellaneous shorts
Shirts
6-8 white shirts (for dinner)*
8-10 miscellaneous shirts
2 sweaters or sweatshirts*
1 dress/nice outfit
Shoes
1-2 pairs of tennis shoes
1 pair of rain boots
1 pair of shower shoes (e.g. flip flops)
1 pair of river shoes (e.g. Crocs, Tevas)
1 pair of dress shoes/sandals (optional)
*denotes can be purchased at the camp store
Swimwear
2 bathing suits
Nightclothes
2 pairs of heavy pajamas (temps as low as 40 degrees)
2 pairs 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*
1 brush*
1 mirror
1 sunscreen*
Miscellaneous—Required
1 flashlight with extra batteries*
1 waterbottle*
1 sleeping bag
Goggles (if planning to take Swimming)
Miscellaneous—Optional
Camera, film (disposable cameras sold at camp store)
Pen & pencil*
Stationery and envelopes*
Stamps*
Tennis racquet, lacrosse stick, field hockey stick
Books to read
Costumes and/or Blue-Gray spirit clothing
Watch
Portable camping chair (e.g. Crazy Creek)
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.
