| Whether your kid is attending a one-week or | | | | It is large and sturdy but it can get damaged |
| an eight-week camp, packing can seem like a | | | | if shipped. |
| intimidating task .Here are few things to | | | | |
| consider before you start for a camp, the | | | | •   Trunk: Good |
| luggage to use and extra items that you may | | | | for camps with longer stays and is also |
| forget. | | | | sturdy and does not damage easily if shipped |
| | | | though it is bulky. |
| 1. Things to inquire before you start packing | | | | |
| for a camp | | | | •   Suitcase: It |
| | | | is best for short camp stays; simple to |
| •   Would I get a | | | | organize clothing, as most of it have many |
| camp clothing list? This might be your best | | | | compartments; easier for a child to carry |
| source of information for what the camp may | | | | alone as most have wheels and handles. |
| require and doesn't. On the list, you can | | | | |
| find a number of recommended clothing items | | | | Things that you should not forget: |
| and other things to bring for particular | | | | |
| events, like overnight campouts or themed | | | | •   Adjoin a |
| activities. If you have not received a | | | | nametag to each piece of luggage. |
| clothing list, you can call the camp or visit | | | | |
| their site and see if the list is available. | | | | •   Write down |
| | | | lock combination or have extra keys for key |
| •   What they | | | | locks. Place them in a safe place for your |
| should not bring? Each camp is different and | | | | child or you could give copies to your |
| has their own rules for what every camper is | | | | child's counselor or camp director (some may |
| allowed. So enquire about it. | | | | require it). |
| | | | |
| •   Do they want | | | | •   Find out |
| uniforms? Several camps try to lessen | | | | whether you could ship luggage directly from |
| "competitive dressing" among campers by | | | | your residence to camp. Now many camps have |
| having uniforms. Some camps require all | | | | assigned trucking companies to consider |
| clothing to include their camp logo; some may | | | | shipping your luggage through another |
| require a particular shirt and short color. | | | | shipping company. |
| Be sure to clear up any questions regarding | | | | |
| your child's necessary clothing before your | | | | Extras that you may forget |
| child leaves for the camp. | | | | |
| | | | •   Medications: |
| •   What stuff | | | | Find the camp's events for handling daily |
| does the camp offer? Some camps will provide | | | | medications or refills. |
| sheets, mattress, and additional blankets and | | | | |
| some even supply towels. Review your clothing | | | | •   Forms: Most |
| catalog for more information about things the | | | | camps need a vaccination and a health |
| camp provides. | | | | screening form. Enquire when you need to send |
| | | | the completed forms to camp. |
| 2. Selecting your type of luggage: Now you | | | | |
| have the items that are needed to pack, what | | | | •   Updated |
| type of luggage you should use? Here is the | | | | contact information: If your contact |
| list of the most common luggage types and | | | | information is changed since you registered |
| pros and cons of each. | | | | your child for camp then call and update the |
| | | | camp director with your new contact |
| •   A Duffel bag: | | | | information. |