Packing (Your Suitcase)

Be sure to check the weather forecast for the Cadillac area before packing.
This is camp — so leave your best clothes and shoes at home, especially for 8th Grade Camp, where things can get messy! Please label all belongings (including luggage) with your camper’s name so we can return anything that gets misplaced.

Clothing
2–3 sweatshirts
2–3 pairs of jeans
Enough t-shirts/long sleeve shirts for six days
Shorts
Sleepwear
Lots of socks
Underwear (Yes, every year someone forgets!)
Swimsuit
Rain gear
1–2 pairs of tennis shoes (hiking shoes for 8th grade)
Sandals or beach shoes

Bedding & Towels
Sleeping bag or blanket & pillow (or bedding)
Beach towel (please label!)
Bag for dirty clothes
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Special Notes for 8th Grade Campers
8th graders have some additional gear needed for their offsite camping trip: 8TH GRADE PROGRAM

Packing (Your Medication Bag)

IMPORTANT: All medications — including prescriptions, over-the-counter items, and even cough drops — must be turned in at the medication check-in table at drop-off. Medications must be in their original containers and should not be packed in your child’s luggage.

Learn more about the specific care needs of your camper here.

Packing (Bathroom Essentials)

2 towels and a washcloth
Sunscreen and bug spray
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap, shampoo, and deodorant
Hairbrush or comb
Flip-flops for the shower
Lip balm with SPF
Feminine hygiene products (if applicable)
Small pack of tissues
Optional: travel-size hand sanitizer or body wipes

Optional, but highly encouraged.

Reusable water bottle
Flashlight with extra batteries
Hat or bandana (sun protection)
Extra socks
Optional: extra fitted twin sheet for flexibility

WHAT NOT TO BRING