Packing List

First, a note for parents and guardians:

We highly recommend that you involve your camper in the packing process! This helps to ensure that they are able to re-pack their bags independently at the end of the week. We encourage you to send only items that you do not mind getting dirty/lost and to label EVERYTHING.

 CLOTHING: 

  • 1 Complete Set of Clothing Per Day + At Least 2 Extra Sets of Clothing 

  • 1 Pair of Jeans/Pants 

  • 1 Long-Sleeved Shirts or Light Jacket/Sweatshirt 

  • Undergarments & Socks for Each Day + At Least 2 Extra Sets 

  • Closed Toe, Closed Heel Shoes (Required for Some Activities) 

  • Water Shoes with Heel/Heel Strap 

  • Extra Pair of Shoes, if Possible 

  • Flip Flops (For Showering Only) 

  • 2-3 Swimsuits (Modest, One Piece Swimsuits are Required) 

  • Raincoat/Poncho (No Umbrellas) 

  • Pajamas for Each Night 

BEDDING: 

  • Twin Sheet Set or Sleeping Bag* + Fitted Sheet 

  • Pillow & Pillowcase 

  • Extra Blanket

*Navajo and Seminole need sleeping bags for campout

TOILETRIES: 

  • Comb/Brush 

  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste 

  • Soap/Body Wash 

  • Shampoo/Conditioner 

  • 1-2 Bath Towels 

  • Washcloths/Loofah 

  • Deodorant, If Needed 

  • Feminine Hygiene Products, If Needed 

MISCELLANEOUS: 

  • Bible 

  • Laundry Bag (No Hampers/Baskets) 

  • Bug Spray (NO AEROSOL) 

  • Sunscreen (NO AEROSOL) 

  • Flashlight + Extra Batteries 

  • 1-2 Beach Towels (thin towels dry faster) 

  • Water Bottle 

  • Clip-On Fan* (9” or Smaller)*Personal fans are provided in the Chico huts, and we ask that Chicos do not bring their own. 

  • Letter Writing Supplies (Pre-Addressed & Stamped Envelopes Recommended for Young Campers) 

  • Medications, If Needed (KEEP THIS WITH YOU DURING CHECK IN) 

OPTIONAL ITEMS: 

  • Camera/Film 

  • Puzzle Books, Mad Libs, Books, etc. for Rest Time 

  • Hat 

  • Small Backpack for Carrying Towel, Water Bottle, etc. 

  • Costumes for Night Activities

NIGHT ACTIVITIES: 

Sunday • Opening Ceremonies
Wear the hut color listed in your email one week prior to camp. 

Monday • Mission Impossible
Wear camouflage or dark colors. 

Tuesday • Pirate Night
Wear pirate attire, matey. (Campout for Navajos & Seminoles) 

Wednesday • Campfire Night
Camping Gear - bucket hat, cargo/khaki type shorts, PFG shirts, vests, etc. 

Thursday • Holy Grail
Wear a white t-shirt and white/khaki shorts. 

Friday • Country Night
Wear overalls, plaid, cowboy hats, etc . . . attire for the farm.

WHAT NOT TO BRING: 

  • Cell Phones/Smart Watches (Campers found with these devices will be sent home without a refund.) 

  • Footlockers/Trunks 

  • Large Fans 

  • Valuables/Electronics of Any Kind 

  • Over-the-Counter Medications 

  • Money

  • Revealing Clothing (Girls - No halter/spaghetti straps, low cut tops, or two-piece swimsuits.)

  • Clothing with inappropriate words, gestures, referencing drugs or alcohol 

  • Fireworks, Knives, Weapons, etc. 

  • Aerosol cans of any type (bug spray, sunscreen, spray paint, etc.) 

NOTE: Camp Winnataska assumes no responsibility for lost/damaged items. If any of the listed prohibited items are brought to camp, they will be held in the Camp Office and a parent/guardian will be required to pick up the items.