Packing tips for a child going to sleep-away camp

by Allen Teal

Packing for my kids trip to camp was always an adventure. As a veteran of a dozen summers of this enterprise, these tips could be recited in my sleep. Before you start the effort, read through the list of camp rules and ...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

When it comes to packing, it seems we always leave something behind. We do not mean to. It just happens. We can make a list. We can check it ten times, we are still gonna forget stuff. It happens. Try to pack a little as y...read more

by S. Mills

The most obvious tip when helping a child pack to go to sleep-away camp is to pack something comfortable for him or her to sleep in. It makes sense to ask your child if he or she would prefer pajamas or shorts and t-shirt...read more

by Mash

As a child, I loved to go camping, whether I went with friends to a cheap campsite in Wales or to a busy campsite in France during summer. I never seemed to pack the right gear to camp in. Personally, I think the most effe...read more

by Sadie Tallarico

Packing to me was like doing a school project. Just keep putting it off for the last minute. I'd think about it a lot, but actually going to do it was just too much. My mother however, was, has, and always will be the pack...read more

by Michelle Powers

When packing for a child to go away for summer camp or any camp there are a couple of safety rules you should be aware of. This applies to children who go to school as well. It is very tempting to label your child's clot...read more

by cody18

If your child is going to sleep-away camp start the packing process early, do not wait till the day before! You are more likely to be rushed and forget something essential if you are trying to frantically pack. Make a ch...read more

by Becka Rizo

Having two young boy scouts way back when, they are now in the Marine Corp. With a a lot boys and not many volunteer parents. I was asked to Assistant Cub Master, my sons were not very happy. I accepted, being a camping m...read more

by Alycia Keavy

I have been to a camp every summer since I was 12, so I have a bit of experience in the packing department. First rule, do not pack it if you will not need it. Having excess baggage can really become a hassle, especially w...read more