Packing Lists

Label everything!

Day campers should arrive every day in athletic clothing, such as shorts and T-shirt with tennis shoes and socks. Crocs and other slip-on shoes are not allowed in the morning, but they can be in their bag as pool shoes after adventure programs end.

• Backpack or other small bag
• Morning snack and lunch
• Water bottle
• Change of clothes (recommend for ages 5-8)
• Modest swimsuit
• Pool towel
• Sunscreen
• Water shoes (with heel strap)
• Optional: bug bands or insect spray
• Medications (check-in/out with camp nurse)

Note, campers are not allowed to have:

• Cell phones, electronics, smart watches, tablets, etc.
• Cameras, pocket knives, or weapons of any kind
• Cash, gum, energy drinks, toys, trading cards

Label everything!

• Reusable water bottle x 2
• Sleeping bag and pillow or twin sheets, blanket, and pillow
• Body/face soap, shampoo, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
• Clothes, pajamas, underwear, and socks x 8 days
• Rain jacket and jacket/sweatshirt
• Laundry or trash bag for dirty clothes
• Modest swimsuit x 2
• Sneakers (required)
• Flip-flops (recommended for showers)
• River shoes (closed toe required)
• Bath towel
• Pool towels (recommended) x 2
• Flashlight/headlamp with batteries
• Bug Spray
• Sunscreen
• Bible, journal, and/or book
• Pen or pencil

Paintball registrants: bring a pair of jeans and a T-shirt

Campers may not bring:

• Cell phones, electronics, smart watches, tablets, etc.
• Cameras, pocket knives, or weapons of any kind
• Cash, gum, energy drinks, toys, trading cards

Label everything!

• Reusable water bottle x 2
• Sleeping bag and pillow or twin sheets, blanket, and pillow
• Body/face soap, shampoo, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
• Clothes, pajamas, underwear, and socks x 8 days
• Rain jacket and jacket/sweatshirt
• Laundry or trash bag for dirty clothes
• Modest swimsuit x 2
• Sneakers (required)
• Flip-flops (recommended for showers)
• River shoes (closed toe required)
• Bath towel
• Pool towels (recommended) x 2
• Flashlight/headlamp with batteries
• Bug Spray
• Sunscreen
• Bible, journal, and/or book
• Pen or pencil

CITs/ACs may not bring:

• Electronics, smart watches, tablets, etc.
• Cameras, pocket knives, or weapons of any kind
• Cash, gum, energy drinks, toys, trading cards

Note: cell phones are collected at check-in on Sunday and returned upon Friday pick-up.

Label everything!

• Reusable water bottle x 2
• Sleeping bag and pillow or twin sheets, blanket, and pillow
• Body/face soap, shampoo, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
• Clothes, pajamas, underwear, and socks x 3 days
• Winter coat, rain jacket and jacket/sweatshirt
• Laundry or trash bag for dirty clothes
• Sneakers (required)
• Flip-flops (recommended for showers)
• Bath towel
• Flashlight/headlamp with batteries
• Bible, journal, and/or book
• Pen or pencil

Campers may not bring:

• Cell phones, electronics, smart watches, tablets, etc.
• Cameras, pocket knives, or weapons of any kind
• Cash, gum, energy drinks, toys, trading cards

Pack as light as possible, and label everything!

In spring, we typically see daytime temperatures between the 60s and 90s and overnight temps in the 50s and 40s. You’ll receive a more detailed list ahead of camp, but here’s an idea of what your camper will need to bring. Some items are required; some are suggestions.

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

• Base layer tops x 2
• Insulating layer tops x 2
• T-shirts x 5
• Rain jacket with hood
• Base layer bottoms
• Outer bottoms x 3
• Insulating bottoms
• Rain pants
• Socks and underwear x 5
• Modest swimsuit
• Running shoes or hiking boots
• Lightweight closed-toe shoes for camp
• Water shoes
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Sun hat

Camp & Travel Equipment

• Backpack*
• Day pack
• Hammock*
• Sleeping pad*
• Sleeping bag with hood
• Sleeping bag liner
• Stuff sack
• Camp chair/sit pad
• Water bottle/containers x 3
• Bandanna
• Bowl and cup (utensils provided)
• Headlamp with extra bulb/batteries
• Pocket knife or multi-tool
• Compass
• Field guides/books
• Camera
• Journal
• Writing utensils

* Available for rent at Camp Canaan

Personal Toiletries 

• Medications
• Toothpaste
• Sunscreen
• Bugspray
• Biodegradable soap
• Toilet paper and/or wipes
• Feminine products
• Glasses/contacts
• Chapstick

Campers may not bring:

• Electronics, smart watches, tablets, etc.
• Weapons of any kind
• Cash, gum, energy drinks, toys, trading cards

Note: cell phones are collected at check-in on Sunday and returned upon Friday pick-up.

• All medication must be registered, stored, and administered by the camp nurse.
• All medicines must be in the original prescription bottle or packaging.
• Prescription bottles must be labeled correctly.
• Unclaimed medication at the end of the camp week will be discarded.

Camper medications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Allergy medications and sprays
• Ear drops
• Epinephrine auto injector
• Eye drops
• Inhalers
• Prescription medications
• Topical ointments
• Vitamins

We can provide these over-the-counter medications if indicated on your Medical Form at the time of registration:

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• Antihistamines (Benadryl, Diphenhydramine)
• Calamine Lotion
• Ibuprofen (Advil)
• Insect repellent
• Pepto Bismol
• Neosporin
• Sunscreen

Need to update your camper’s Medical Form? Call our office or access the Parent Portal for more information.