Resident Camp Packing List
You and your camper should pack together. Remember, she's responsible for packing on her own on the way home!
In soft-sided luggage with camper's name included in bag.
- Water bottle – very important *
- T-shirts *
- Shorts
- Two pairs of shoes (closed-heel and toe)
- Flip Flops for shower use ONLY
- Long pants, at least two pairs
- Warm jacket
- Sweater or sweatshirt*
- Two pairs of pajamas
- Socks and underwear (one pair and one set for each day, plus one extra)
- Shade hat
- Bandana *
- Sunglasses
- Plastic garbage bag or poncho for rain
- Flashlight * and extra batteries
- Towel, washcloth, soap, personal toilet articles such as toothbrush (in a case), toothpaste (small or family tube almost gone), brush, comb, shampoo, and personal hygiene items
- Writing paper, stamps, and pencil (pre-addressed post cards are great!) *
- Mess kit (plastic/metal plate, bowl, cup and silverware) *
- "Dunk bag" (a nylon mesh wash bag or stocking bag with a draw string) *
- Water Shoes for sprinkler play or an extra pair of closed-heel and toe shoes
- Small pillow *
Separate from soft sided luggage
- Medication in a clearly labeled ziplock bag to give to staff; do not send over-the-counter medication listed on page 4.
- Sleeping bag, labeled luggage tag must be attached!
- Daypack * with bathing suit (modest), towel, sunscreen, insect repellent (wipe or stick, no spray), hand lotion, lip balm (necklace works best) and inexpensive camera (optional) and film (disposable cameras * are great)
Food - Campers at Camp Whispering Oaks eat nutritious meals together in a beautiful lodge. Each unit will have cookout opportunities. Do not send "care packages" which contain food. Treats are supplied by the camp. Food in sleeping areas attracts raccoons and mice! Money - There is no trading post at camp. Do not send money to camp with your child. Gratuities and/or presents to staff members are prohibited by the camp personnel policies.
DO NOT BRING - radios, televisions, portable CD players or iPods, cell phones, pagers, stereos, food, knives or expensive clothes. Alcohol, drugs and weapons are strictly prohibited. The camp maintains the rights of search and seizure when possession of illegal substances or weapons is suspected.
If found, cell phones, iPods, etc. will be held in camp office during your camper's stay and returned on the last day of camp.
Remember to put your camper's name on all articles of clothing and miscellaneous items.
*For your convenience, these items are available from Girl Scout Council stores located in San Diego. See the store flyer included in this mailing for more details, order form and store locations.
