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The Sleepaway Camp Packing List: What to Take to Summer Camp

Packing for camp? How exciting! We hope after reading our summer camp packing list that you'll feel prepared for fun-filled summer at Camp Friendship. 

Camp gear to bring 

Suitcase or duffel?

It doesn't matter which! Campers are free to bring a large duffel bag, a suitcase with or without wheels, a large plastic tub, or even a set of plastic drawers. There's no need to buy anything specific, whatever you have at home will work just fine, but we don't recommend large trunks because of their size. Please note that all our cabins and bunks are different, so there's no guarantee that luggage will fit under the bed. However, our awesome counselors will help campers store luggage so that it's out of the way of cabin fun. 

Clothing 

Pack comfortable clothes that are okay to get messy and are adventure-ready. Kids go through more clothes at camp than you'd expect. While they're actively enjoying the outdoors, they're actively getting dirty tool Please ensure your camper has enough clothes to change a couple of times each day to stay comfortable, healthy, and dry. 

Our Camp Store does have some great  CF swag. However, you'll want to ensure your camper has enough of their own clothes to last at least a week and a half. For our campers staying multiple weeks, we'll do your laundry for you towards the end of each week. 

Although it is summer camp, it can be cool at night. so include a few sets of warm clothes on your camp packing list. Afternoon rain showers are fairly common in Virginia, so a light waterproof jacket is must. 

Camp Tip: Two-piece swimsuits can be easier for younger campers to put on and take off. 

We have a closed-toe shoes rule at camp to ensure everyone's tootsies stay safe from rocks, twigs, and splinters. Tennis shoes are perfect for everyday wear. If campers want to wear flip flops, those are best saved for shower time. We recommend a pair of closed-toe water shoes like Crocs or Keens that easily slip on and off for the lake or pool. 

Personal items 

Although camp can be messy, it's important to stay clean and healthy. Pack a washcloth, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, a toothbrush (or two!) and any other personal items campers might need. Please consider packing their favorite toiletry items rather than selecting new travel sized ones. Many campers realize the toothpaste packed isn't to their taste or they don't like the smell of their new soap. Knowing they will use their familiar items with confidence is a must for good hygiene at camp. 

If your camp forgets or runs out of any of these items, we always have extra and are happy to help some campers like to bring all these items in a plastic basket or shower caddy for easy carrying. When packing liquids, use plastic bags to avoid spills and leaks. 

Required items 

There are a few essential items to put on your camp packing list. Firstly, a water bottle is a MUST. Campers spend more time outside than they are typically used to and can easily become dehydrated during the busy camp day. Although counselors encourage campers to drink water during meals and activities, campers should carry a water bottle with them at all times. They can fill up at the various hydration stations around camp. Staying hydrated is cool at camp, we even have special CF water bottles and water bottle stickers to prove it. 

What's the thing we hear our counselors say more often than anything else? "Don't forget your sunscreen and bug spray!" Campers enjoy many activities around our forests and fields, and bug spray is especially important in the mornings and evenings. 

It's always a good idea for campers to bring a small backpack to carry their belongings between activities. Backpacks are handy to keep a towel, bathing suit, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, an extra pair of socks, and that perfectly shaped pet rock you just found! 

While our camps have electricity, they are not air conditioned. Campers should bring battery powered fans to help them stay cool in the cabin. We recommend packing extra batteries and practicing how to change out the batteries with your camper. 

Lines and Laundry 

Camp beds are all single bunk beds. We encourage parents to pack twin size sheets regardless of whether campers bring a sleeping bag or blanket. You can't go wrong by packing an extra sheet or two as campers are asked to make their beds as part of their daily cabin chores. There's nothing like jumping into a freshly made bed with clean sheets at the end of a day full of fun! 

Campers should come with at least one bath towel and one beach towel, but extras are always recommend for campers who will be swimming multiple times during the day. 

Campers who fly into camp from other states and countries can receive camp linens on arrival. Camp linen sets include a pillow, blanket, sheets, and are refreshed at the end of each week. 

Camp tip: Pack your camper with a mesh laundry bag, even d they're only staying one week. It helps campers stay organized and differentiate from their clean and dirty clothes. Additionally, it makes packing up at the end of the week a breeze. 

Horseback riding gear 

If your camper is enrolled in the Equestrian Program, they will need to pack some program-specific gear. It is important to be comfortable when riding, long pants are required, and bringing extra socks is always a good idea. Caps are welcome if you have them. Make sure to bring your riding boots or hard-soled shoes will a heel. If you have your own helmet, you're welcome to bring it to camp as long as it's ASTM-approved. If you are missing gear, you are more than welcome to borrow some from camp. There's no need to bring your own tack and grooming supplies though - we have plenty here! 

What NOT to bring 

If something is valuable, treasured, fragile or potentially dangerous, leave it off your summer camp packing list! Campers should also leave all electronics at home. Camp Friendship is a unique experience where children can truly connect without the use of digital devices. Please give your child the chance to make these connections by leaving phones and all other electronics at home. For our friends who travel to camp from other states and countries, we will gladly keep electronic items safe and return them upon departure.

Packing pro tips

Label your stuff

Please don’t let your camper’s stuff join the Lost and Found mountain. We encourage parents to label every item, article of clothing, and piece of equipment with your camper’s first and last name.

Companies such as Mabel’s Labels and Oliver’s Labels have easy-to-use waterproof labels that help to avoid mix ups and lost items. You can even purchase these labels directly through your CampInTouch account by selecting “Camper Clothing Labels”.

Pack medication in original packaging

All medication, prescription or non-prescription (including vitamins and over-the-counter medication), must be brought to camp in the original packaging or in a blister pack pre-packaged by a pharmacy. Medication will be handed to the Nurse on check-in day and kept in our Health Center for safekeeping.

Make letter writing easy

Help you to help…you! If you want to hear from your camper while they’re at camp, it’s wise to send them with letter-writing materials such as e-Letter paper, dark ink pens (not pencils), pre-addressed envelopes, stamps, postcards or smoke signals (just kidding!) Campers have cabin time each day where they can choose to write home. 

Camp Tip: Most campers write their letters from their bunk bed. A book light with a clip can be really helpful for younger campers still perfecting the art of holding a flashlight while writing. 

Please remember that even the best of intentions can be forgotten. Campers have exciting new games to play with friends, the chance to finish that friendship bracelet they’ve been working on, time to take a nap, or chat to their counselor with an interesting accent. Please don’t be disappointed if you don’t receive a letter from your camper within the first day or two. We’ll do our best to encourage them to write home. Sending them with the materials to make it quick and easy certainly helps.

Bring a few home comforts

If this is your camper’s first time at sleep-away camp, certain reminders of home can be a nice touch. A favorite book, comfortable blanket or family photo can help make their cabin feel a little more homey. Games for cabin time are always a great move too. If your child has a favorite stuffed animal or something very dear to them, we suggest leaving that at home and finding a ‘camp favorite’ to bring to camp. We would hate for your child’s favorite item to go missing!

Help your camper re-pack

Include an UN-checked copy of your packing checklist in your camper’s things so they can use it to re-pack and come home. This helps them to ensure they have everything and reduces Lost and Found at Camp—yay!

Don’t let packing for camp stress you and your camper out! Use our printable packing checklist to make packing a breeze.

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Clothing Tips for Muslim Women

Irrespective of the nature of the event, the biggest concern for any Muslim women are “What to wear?” When it comes to 2018, women ought to be more careful as there are certain rules they need to abide by.

During the pilgrimage women are supposed to be dressed modestly yet in comfortable clothes. They should avoid wearing something that might distract them from worship. Females prefer wearing White dresses during the pilgrimage, although it is not mandatory for them.

There are a number of things to be taken into consideration. Shared under are some of the clothing tips for women:

Keep at-least three sets (As they will be worn multiple times)

When exposed to sun white colour might reveal your body. Therefore, ensure that the fabric of Ihram is thick enough to cover your body properly. The material of the clothing should be breathable.

Avoid the use of pure fabric. The use of mixed fabric is encouraged because Saudi Arabia is a hot country and the pilgrims will be exposed to sun most of the times. The use of pure fabric might suffocate and exhaust them.

Wear white underclothing, white summer socks, thin pants white (cotton) and a bright T- shirt, a white Abaya (with closed front) or loose dress with full sleeves, and white Hijab, big enough to cover you properly.  (You can also wear black Abaya, but remember: black color absorbs heat).

Precisely, the best clothing tip for 2018 is to wear something plain (cotton blend), easily manageable, breathable which covers you properly from head to toe. Waist length with elastic is easy to put on and works well in most of the situations.

Wear white under scarf cap for managing hair. Otherwise most of the time will spent in fixing the scarf and hair.

Try to carry minimum number of items.

Backpacks are great for keeping and organizing ones belongings, but bear in mind that long distances are to be traveled, therefore, it is suggested to not overload it. Moreover, the straps of the bad expose the outline of chest, if worn over Hijab. The essential clothing tip over here is the use of scarf that would properly cover the chest area and wear the backpack.

Ladies can also wear the bag on their front, which will make it easier to get things out of it.

Wearing the right shoes is as important as wearing the right dress for 2018. For Muslim women, covering their feet is a part of Hijab as per most of the religious authorities. Hence, Flip Flops should not be worn unless you wear them with socks.

Sneakers and walking shoes are okay to use but it one should take care that of the laces. It consumes a lot of time to tie them up again and again and if they are not tied properly one might trip over it.

Crocs or tennis shoes (without laces) can be a great choice as the pilgrims are required to take their shoes off time and again. For instance in washroom for Wuddu and inside mosques etc. Having white shoes is not a compulsion. One can wear shoes in any other but should make sure that they are not too flashy.

These tips will help one to concentrate more on the holy pilgrimage and related worships rather than worrying about their clothing. As 2018 is the journey of the lifetime, therefore, everyone should try to make the most out of it.

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