*Mark everything with the camper’s first and last name!*

Dress and pack for the weather. Although it is summertime, Ohio weather can be unpredictable, and your camper will spend her time at camp outdoors. We have seen temperatures as low as the 40s and as high as the low 100s. For this reason, we recommend you send your camper with a sleeping bag rated for comfort down to 40 degrees or provide a blanket. Also, please ensure your camper has
at least one sweater or sweatshirt, one pair of pants, and both warm and cool pajamas. Comfortable campers are happy campers!

Sun exposure—We do everything we can to prevent campers from getting sunburned, but it still can happen. This is why we prohibit tops that expose campers’ shoulders. Please ensure any tank tops have wide straps. For this reason, we also recommend waterproof sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15 to 30. Please talk to your camper before camp about the importance of reapplying sunscreen regularly and frequently.

*Don’t forget your reusable water bottle!*

• Warm sleeping bag and warm blankets if bag is light
• Pillow
• Twin bed sheet prevents the sleeping bag from slipping off the mattress
• Face masks (we recommend at least one per day at camp)
• Refillable water bottle, with strap, to be used daily
• Day pack/Backpack to carry bug spray, sunscreen, etc., around camp
• Mess kit or unbreakable cup, plate, and eating utensils
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Laundry bag
• One bath towel
• One beach towel
• One washcloth
• Toiletries:
  • Soap for showers
    Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Shampoo and conditioner (in a plastic container)
  • Lip balm
• Hairbrush or comb
• Hair ties (must be able to tie hair back for cookout)
• Insect repellent, non-aerosol is recommended (i.e., Deep Woods Off)
• Sunscreen and non-aerosol waterproof is recommended
• Clothing:
  • Bring durable and inexpensive types. Used items are better than new ones, especially shoes. Clothes and shoes will get dirty.
  • Two pairs of tennis/gym shoes, one pair for day wear and one to get muddy
  • One pair of shower shoes, cheap flip flops recommended
  • Two pairs of long pants, mandatory for horse camps
  • Shorts, one per day plus one extra
  • Tops/T-shirts, one per day plus one extra
  • One to two sweatshirts or sweaters, mornings and evenings can be cool
  • One pair pajamas
  • Socks, one per day plus two extra
  • Underwear, one per day plus one extra
  • Swimsuit
  • Raincoat or poncho
  • One hat or bandanna
• Optional Items:
  • Camera, cheap disposable is recommended
  • Book to read during ‘Me Time'
  • Favorite stuffed animal
  • Battery Operated Fan (with extra batteries)
  • Stationary, stamps, pre-addressed envelopes, and pen/pencil
• For Specialty Programs:
  • All Horse Programs—Boots with a one-inch heel (mandatory)
  • All Canoeing Programs—Water shoes, easier for use in river than tennis shoes
  • Into the Woods—50-liter backpacking backpack (optional). If you do not have one, the camp will provide one for use during the program. Sturdy hiking boots, hiking socks (marino wool recommended), a packable rain jacket or poncho, and a small packable pillow are required.

Day Camp Packing List

• Sack lunch and drink (no Peanut Butter)
• Wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip-flops)
• Rain gear (no umbrellas, please; raincoats or jackets with hoods are necessary.)
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hat (optional)
• Water bottle (with strap)
• Swimsuit (camp appropriate)
• Towel

The above items should be labeled with your camper’s name and packed in a backpack or tote bag that your camper can carry.

Campers might do nature activities in the creek or need special supplies—we will send a notice home on the first day of camp informing parents of special items needed during the week.

Optional Overnight Packing List

• Friday’s sack lunch and drink
• Sleeping bag
• One pillow
• Fitted sheet for twin mattress
• Extra blanket for chilly evenings
• Appropriate pajamas
• Flashlight
• Optional: Small stuffed toy
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, and other items)
• Clean clothes for Friday (short-sleeved shirt, pants/shorts, underwear, socks, sweatshirt for chilly mornings)
• Campers still need all items for their day camp experience

What Not to Pack Overnight:

• Any prohibited items
• Bath towels (campers will not need them)
• Large stuffed animals

This list should help you in preparing for camp. You may bring your clothes to camp in a duffle bag, trunk (footlocker), backpack, or whatever is convenient. Please note that dressers and chests of drawers are not available at camp. You will be provided with a bed and a mattress. You bring the rest! Remember to plan for warm days and cool evenings. Be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Label each item with your name!

When packing for camp, place all belongings inside a large black garbage bag. Twist and tie the top closed and secure it with a rubber band or tie.

Necessary Items:

• Tennis shoes (open-toed shoes/sandals/flip-flops are not permitted)
• Creeking shoes
• Hiking boots
• Socks (must be worn at all times)
• Blanket/sheets/sleeping bag
• T-shirts/blouses/shirts
• Shorts
• Long pants/jeans
• Underwear
• Pajamas
• Rain gear/poncho (no umbrellas)
• Bathing suit
• Warm jacket
• Sweater/sweatshirt
• Bandannas/scarves/hats/sunglasses
• Flashlight/batteries
• Personal items
• Towels/washcloth
• Lip balm/lotion/sunscreen
• Bug repellant (non-aerosol)
• Water bottle

Optional Items:

• Battery operated fan
• Mess kit (plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, and spoon)—only if packing out
• Day Pack/book bag
• Journal
• Stationary and stamps
• Camera
• Books

Girl Scout Handbooks/Badge Books

Any item on this list will be confiscated and returned at check-out.

• Cell phones
• Sandals or shoes that are open in the front or back (this includes sports sandals such as Tevas, Chacos, or Crocs)
• Halter or tube tops
• Electronic devices, including MP3 players, electronic games, iPads, and tablets
• Personal sports equipment
• Hair dryers/curling irons
• Bottles/glass containers/aerosol cans
• Food/gum/candy
• Valuables
• Tobacco products, including cigarettes and lighters
• Any weapons (including all knives)
• Pets (this includes during check-in and check-out)

• Pack in plastic totes with lids. She can decorate her tote with stickers, duct tape, or paint to match her unique style! Make sure to include your camper’s name on the lid or side in large readable letters for easy identification.
• Have her pack with you. We get more lost and found items when girls do not know what their parents packed for them. Campers will not claim a lost and found item if they do not know they brought it to camp.
• Pack items you don’t care if they get muddy, dirty, paint on them, don’t come home, etc.
• Pack an outfit for each day (top, bottoms, underwear, socks, etc.) in gallon Ziploc bags. This is a great way to keep your camper organized AND make her outfits waterproof (just in case).
• Put your child’s name, first and last, on her items and in her clothing. It helps us return items to the correct person!
• Buy a cheap nylon stuff sack into which her sleeping bag and pillow fit. Younger campers struggle to roll their sleeping bags at the end of the week. With stuff sacks, she won’t have to worry about rolling it to fit in the bag; she’ll just ‘stuff’ it in and close it.
• Make sure all bedding (that doesn’t fit in her plastic tote) is in a large trash bag or similar for waterproofing. We try our hardest to keep tarps over luggage during check-in and check-out, but having her bedding in a plastic bag will help. Make sure to mark the bag with her name. If using a garbage bag, send a second with her name written for check-out.
• Send toiletries in a shower caddy or ditty bag so your camper can easily transport them to and from the shower house.

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings, money, or items left at camp. Please write your camper’s full name and phone number on everything of importance—if it’s left behind, we’ll make every effort to contact you by phone or email. Lost and found items will be kept for 2 weeks. Any item not claimed by September 1 will be donated.

Contact our Customer Care Team with questions about lost and found at 888.350.5090 or by email.

Pack medication containers in a plastic zip bag with the camper’s name printed in permanent ink on the bag. All medications, vitamins, and supplements must be in original containers with the doctor’s name, dosage, and any instructions clearly stated.

For resident camp, the camp health supervisor will keep medications, vitamins, ointments, etc., in the health center during camp. On trips, we will send medications, etc., with staff. Inhalers, EpiPens, and other necessary items will be kept with each camper as determined by the health supervisor and information on the Health History Form.

We have a supply of commonly used over-the-counter medicines, so sending these to camp is unnecessary. If you have a question about a specific medicine, please get in touch with us.