{"id":2083,"date":"2013-06-10T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2013-06-10T14:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com\/blog\/?p=2083"},"modified":"2021-02-09T22:47:59","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T04:47:59","slug":"summer-camp-packing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/summer-camp-packing\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Camp Packing: 8 Commonly Forgotten Items"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer has finally arrived, and for many eager kids, it\u2019s time for camp.<\/p>\n

Before you drop your child off at their camp for the summertime, make sure you pack all of the necessary camp items to ensure your little one has a comfortable stay. When packing for camp, save yourself an extra trip to drop off forgotten items by using this summer camp packing checklist:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>Bug repellent<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t let bugs dampen your child\u2019s time away. At camps in wooded places, bugs can be a problem at all hours of the day. Include a bottle of bug repellent so your camper stays bite-free and itch-free.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>Disposable camera<\/h2>\n

Send your child to camp with a camera to capture all of their favorite memories. After they return, you can create a scrapbook together with the pictures they snapped. You may want to buy them a disposable camera since it will likely be exposed to plenty of wear-and-tear and outdoor activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Water bottle<\/h2>\n

Ensure that your camper stays hydrated by packing a reusable water bottle. This will be helpful during long day trips and excursions. Find a water bottle in their favorite color to make it easily identifiable \u2013<\/span> <\/b>and to make them more likely to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Raincoat\/poncho<\/h2>\n

Expect the unexpected at camp, including poor weather. Keep your child dry by packing a water-repellent jacket or poncho. Outdoor activities in the rain will be much more enjoyable if your kid is warm and dry.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Extra shoes<\/h2>\n

Hiking, sports and other camp activities can lead to dirty \u2013 and possibly wet \u2013 shoes. When packing for camp, include an extra pair of sneakers so your son or daughter can participate in all activities without soggy shoes.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Prescription medications<\/h2>\n

If your child takes any prescribed medications, make sure you include them in clearly marked bottles. For younger kids, give medications to the camp counselor or leader to ensure that your child is given the appropriate dose.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Beach towel<\/h2>\n

Not only will a beach towel double as a bath towel in case your child needs a dry one, but it will also come in handy for spontaneous picnics or beach outings. It could even be used in a creative activity like fort-building in the cabin.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Memento from home<\/h2>\n

Whether it\u2019s a photo of your family\u2019s pet or a small stuffed animal, a small memento will show your child that you care and give them a piece of home while they are away. Just make sure it\u2019s replaceable \u2013 touch football games and canoeing may lead to a muddy teddy bear or torn picture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With this summer camp packing checklist of commonly forgotten items, your camper should be prepared for their time away from home.<\/p>\n

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Christina Miller loves to write, especially about business. She holds a B.A. in Marketing. Christina\u2019s favorite things include traveling, reading and exploring new restaurants in Cleveland.\u00a0Sponsored content was created and provided by Nationwide Insurance.\u00a0Before you pack up the car to drop your child off, make sure you are both protected with auto insurance.\u00a0Check out\u00a0car insurance reviews<\/a>\u00a0for reasonable\u00a0auto quotes<\/a>\u00a0before you say your goodbyes \u2013 and don\u2019t forget the tissues.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer has finally arrived, and for many eager kids, it\u2019s time for camp. Before you drop your child off at their camp for the summertime, make sure you pack all of the necessary camp items to ensure your little one has a comfortable stay. When packing for camp, save yourself an extra trip to drop […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2085,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"templates\/template-cover.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[197,109],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guest-posts","category-parenting-resources"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2083"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5679,"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083\/revisions\/5679"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}