Necessary Items for a Specialty Camp: Don't overlook these vital accessories
Parents of summer camp attendees have a distinctive pre-season routine, despite the season's leisurely pace. While some parents may relish the opportunity to sleep in and indulge in brunch, camp parents know that there's still work to be done to ensure their children are prepared for the day ahead. Dressing children with essential equipment, from full water bottles and healthy snacks to camp-specific accoutrements, is a daily feat worth celebrating.
To help you streamline your child's camp experience, we have curated some essential accessories tailored to various types of summer camps. Set these items out the night before to minimize the morning rush.
Swim camps require multiple swimsuits and rash guards to ensure children always have a dry suit and protective sun cover. Water shoes, swimming goggles, and a sun hat are also necessary accessories. Should you wish to spoil your child, consider adding a waterproof bag for their wet swimsuit, a super-absorbent swim shammy, and nose plugs for a more comfortable experience in water.
For sports camps, adequate athletic clothing such as moisture-wicking shirts and shorts is essential. Additionally, pack a lightweight jacket, a misting fan, and sunscreen with sports-specific protection against sweat.
In messy art camps, an apron or old T-shirt should be worn to protect clothing from paint, glue, and other materials. A portable art supply case with brushes, pencils, and small tools, a sketchbook, and comfortable clothing are also recommended.
At nature camps, children can take advantage of their outdoor experience with a magnifying glass for examining bugs, leaves, and twigs, a floppy hat, and a walking stick. Insect repellent, sunscreen, and reusable water bottles are other necessary items.
For overnight camps, twin bedding or a sleeping bag, toiletries, and shower shoes make the list. A flashlight or headlamp, books, journal, or small games can help boredom during downtime.
Packing these accessories tailored to your child's camp type will keep them comfortable, safe, and ready for fun all summer long. Here's to hoping you find a little breathing room after you've successfully gotten them packed and off to camp!
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- To ensure kids attending 'swim camps' have a comfortable and fun-filled summer, pack multiple swimsuits, rash guards, water shoes, swimming goggles, a sun hat, a waterproof bag for wet swimsuits, a super-absorbent swim shammy, and nose plugs.
- For a successful and safe experience at 'overnight camps', pack twin bedding or a sleeping bag, toiletries, shower shoes, a flashlight or headlamp, books, journal, or small games to help keep boredom at bay during downtime.
