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