Your Summer Camp Essential Handbook

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Summer Camp Essentials
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Its time to get your camper packed up and off to
overnight summer camp and youre overwhelmed with
what to pack or not to pack.
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While most camps will provide a list of summer
camp essentials - as well as forbidden items to
families, its good to have your own list of
must-haves in mind.
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SWIM GEAR
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Swimsuits are of course a necessity and more than
one is advisable, since theyll be in a constant
state of being wet or damp from the super parade
of activities in and on the water.
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A couple of beach towels and some flip-flops or
water shoes are also advisable, along with
goggles for kids who prefer eye protection under
water.
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SUNSCREEN
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Not only should your youngster bring a sufficient
supply of sunscreen, but should be drilled in
applying it regularly
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no one wants painful sunburn to interfere with
summer camp good times.
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Get a water-proof product with an SPF of at least
30.
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BUG SPRAY
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With adventurous woodland hikes and plenty of
after-dark activities like star-gazing and
campfires, your youngster will have plenty of bug
exposure
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Mosquito bites are especially annoying, and kids
will need to spray skin and clothes well before a
night of ghost story telling around the campfire.
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Send along a spray made especially for kids that
contains a minimum of the toxic active ingredient
DEET.
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STATIONERY
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Pack your youngster to off camp with some
stationery and self-addressed, stamped envelopes
to encourage some good old-fashioned snail mail
correspondence.
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Youll treasure these often entertaining epistles
from camp for years!
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JOURNAL
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Bringing a personal notebook or journal to camp
encourages your child to record the myriad of
memories sleepaway camp offers.
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Its fun to include pasted-in memorabilia and
photos with associated narrative.
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Once kids are home and back to school, theyll
love browsing through pages of summer adventures.
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Be sure to send pens and pencils too!
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CLOTHES FOR ALL CONDITIONS
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While its nice to think that camp will consist
of nothing but sunny, hot days, the truth is
often a bit different.
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Be sure to pack a raincoat or poncho so wet
weather wont interfere with outdoor fun, even if
its only racing from the cabin to the activity
center.
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Quick drying cool weather tops like fleeces are
ideal for layering on evenings when the temps
drop or for hiking in higher altitudes.
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SNEAKERS
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Yes, sandals are synonymous with hot weather, but
sneakers are better for camp.
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After all, you can run, jump and play sports a
lot better in sneakers and youre less likely to
trip.
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Send along a couple of pairs in case of wet or
muddy conditions.
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FLASHLIGHT
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Flashlights are indispensable at sleepaway camp,
whether its for reading under the covers
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a spur-of-the-moment game of flashlight tag or
a little innocent evening mischief at the
neighboring cabin.
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Be sure to pack plenty of batteries.
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A super-cool variant on the flashlight would be
night vision goggles!
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INEXPENSIVE DISPOSABLE CAMERA
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Many camps dont allow cell phones (and their
associated cameras)
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and you wont want to send your camper along
with any expensive photographic equipment.
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However, an old digital camera or a bunch of
cheap disposable cameras are excellent
alternatives for chronicling a summer of fun.
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Kids love posting on Facebook and tagging summer
friends its a great way to keep in touch in the
off season.
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LABELS
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Make sure everything is labeled!
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From bathing suits to backpacks, water bottles
and sweaters, labeling your campers gear can
forestall a lot of problems.
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If you're considering sending your child to an
overnight summer camp, be sure to visit our site
to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.
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Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.
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Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
areas for boys and girls.
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The kids have a blast, and make friendships that
can last a lifetime.
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www.campwalt.com
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CAMP WALT WHITMAN 1000 Cape Moonshine
Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww_at_campwalt.co
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