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