Packing in reverse. Imagine your trunk is split in half, put your clothing on the one half by starting to l, Put all your clothing for the days at the bottom. Than your pajamas near the top. I usually put shirts on one side pants on the other or if using badges outfits just put them all on the bottom. After I put my few pairs of pajamas on top of that personally for a week I bring 3 sets of pj. Depending on your trunk height I’m able to put my sheet, laundry blankets on top of my pajamas. Now in the other side I have my swimsuit and towels. On top of that I put my shower caddy, mine is mesh, and my dry hygiene bag next to it. On top of that I put my packing cubes with underwear and garments or small things. If room you can put sleeping bag and pillows on top. I personally put all my lights, games other little things in a duffel bag.

For short programs or for younger kids: packing an outfit a day in a gallon ziplock bag. Put a pair of shorts and or pants, undergarments and shirt along with socks all in a bag so they can just grab and get ready. Also pack extra outfits like this, it also allows staff if needed to grab littles their extra outfits. Always a pack extra socks, and underwear.

Coordinating shirts and shorts. Stick to basic color schemes where every top matches every bottom. When campers grab something to wear each morning, they don’t have to go through all their stuff to find shorts and a shirt that match.

Carol H.
Parent of a Camper 
Camp Seneca Lake
5 years

Packing for camp can be really hard! I recommend getting a very sturdy trunk, such as the one I have from Everything Summer Camp! I love it! If your camp let's you I recommend bringing a duffle bag and backpack to hold things that don’t fit in you trunk.

Laine P.
Camper 
Camp Point Clear
7 years

Pack shower and bath towels that are somewhat thin and will dry quickly. If you are in a humid environment, thick, plush towels will never air-dry in between uses.

Collect or buy stickers from various places you’ve traveled or shopped and decorate your trunk. Stickers will also help you identify your water bottles easily, although I also recommend labels on everything!

Shelia M.
Camp Staff Member 
Camp Highlander
5 years