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Tips for Name Labels from Real Camp Families

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Camp gear has a funny way of wandering off—whether it's the towel left by the lake, a hoodie swapped at campfire, or socks that somehow vanish into thin air. The golden rule? Put your name on everything. Labels, stamps, monograms—whatever it takes. Parents, campers, and staff agree: a well-labeled item is an item that makes it back to its rightful owner.

Claim Your Items

Put your name on everything! Put your name on EVERYTHING. PUT YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING!

Lily O.CamperCamp Rim Rock for Girls5 Years

Personalize Your Gear

I have my daughters towels and bedding monogrammed with her name so nothing gets lost.

RachelleParent of a CamperCamp Longhorn3 Years

Label Everything

LABEL EVERYTHING!!!

Merrie M.Parent of a CamperCamp Pinemere1 Year

Lost Items at Camp

At our camp, our most lost item is beach towels, as kids aren't used to keeping track of them.

Mikenna D.Camp Staff MemberYMCA Camp Cory10 Years

Clothing Stamps & Stickers

Get a stamp and stickers with your child's name. It makes labeling clothes so much faster.

Shannon W.Parent of a CamperCamp Ridgecrest5 Years

Label Camp Shirts

Get camp shirts ahead of time so you can properly mark them—100 kids will have the same one!

Shannon W.Parent of a CamperCamp Ridgecrest5 Years

Iron-On Labels

Iron-on tags have saved my son from losing shoes and rain boots, not just clothes!

Tami A.Parent of a CamperCamp Belknap3 Years

Label Everything

As a counselor and parent of two campers: items get lost. Labels help them find their way back!

Lauren M.Parent of a CamperCamp Longhorn4 Years

Extra Clothing Labels

Send extra stick-on labels. After a few washes, kids can reapply them themselves.

Lisa R.Parent of a CamperCrane Lake Camp2 Years

Double Label Items

Always double label—stickers + stamp. Labels fall off, but ink stays put.

Rebecca W.Parent of a CamperCamp Canadensis1 Year

Designate Items for Camp

Keep a bin of labeled camp-only towels, sheets, and caddies ready for each summer.

Mary Marshall M.Parent of a CamperCamp Ozark2 Years

Stamps for Labeling Items

For multiple campers, get a stamper with the family last name. Easy to share!

Amy P.Parent of a CamperCamp Harlam10 Years

Personalize, Personalize, Personalize

The more personalized the better—labels, stickers, anything unique helps keep items yours.

Mikenna D.Camp Staff MemberYMCA Camp Cory10 Years


Labeling may seem small, but it's one of the biggest favors you can do for yourself and your camper. From preventing towel mix-ups to making laundry day less chaotic, labels keep camp life organized. Pack your markers, order your tags, and let your camper focus on the fun—not finding their stuff.