Camp Walden Shoppable Packing List
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A quick User guide: Camp Connection carries almost everything your camp asks for, with a few exceptions. We have kept this clickable list as true to your camps original as possible.
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We Recommend: Bringing old/used items to camp whenever possible - these items will be used hard and may never make it home.
CLOTHING
- 15 t-shirts
- 8 shorts
- 5 sweatshirts or hoddies
- 1 Jacket or Coat
- 1 raincoat (swamp coat) with rain hat or hood
- 1 Bath Robe
- 6 Pairs of pajamas (some for cooler nights)
- 15-18 pairs underwear
- 6 Bathing Suits
- 1 Pair of running shoes
- 1 Pair of flip flops or crocs
- 1 pair rubber boots
- 2 sun protective hats
- 15-18 pairs of socks
- 5 sweatpants or pants
- 1 Pair of sunglasses
- Various coloured clothes for Colour Wars, Walden Games, and Halloween
- 1 pair of inexpensive jeans (for the dance)
- 1 Set of Friday night clothing: Blue bottoms and a White top
BEDDING:
- 1 Blanket (i.e. a comforter) or Duvet (single duvet with washable cover)=
- 4 fitted sheets (bed size 30" x 72")
- 1 pillow
- 2 pillowcases
TOILETRIES:
- 5 shower towels
- 5 swim towels
- 2 toothbrushes with cases
- 2 tubes of toothpaste
- 1 comb and/or hairbrush
- 1 body wash
- 1 shampoo
- 1 Face Wash
- 1 hand soap
- 1 nail file and /or nail clippers
- 1 box of tissues
- Ample hygiene products (e.g. deoderant, femenine hygiene products, razors, etc)
- 1 Shower Bucket (to hold and tote soap, shampoo, and other shower products)
SUNDRY ITEMS:
- 2 laundry bags
- 2 insect repellent sprays
- 1 plastic drinking cup
- 2 Containers of sunscreen
- 1 reuseable water bottle
- Stationery: Paper, envelopes, pens and/or pencils, stamps
- 1 flashlight with extra batteries
- 1 extra pair of prescription glasses (for campers who wear them)
THE NON-ESSENTIALS:
These are things that aren’t necessary, but could come in handy.
- 12 coat hangers
- 1 Tennis racquet (the camp has lots, but some like their own!)
- 1 Baseball glove (the camp has lots, but some like their own!)
- Hair elastics
- Inline skates
- 1 Inexpensive camera
- 1 Knapsack
- 1 Musical instrument (the camp has lots, but some like their own!)
- Ample books and traditional games
- Extra shoe laces
- Extra name tape
TRIPPING / OVERNIGHT:
You will also need the following item if you have a canoe trip or overnight scheduled.
- 1 Sleeping bag (can be used as the regular comforter)
- 1 Large Dry bag (i.e. minimum 30L)
- Wet shoes – an old pair of running shoes/hiking boots because they will get wet and muddy.
Do Not Pack
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Butane or propane filled appliances
- Lamps
- Candles
- Lighters
- Fire-crackers
- Skateboards
- Glass Containers
ELECTRONICS AND APPLIANCES
- Fans
- Kettles
- Hair dryers
- Power bars
- Curling irons
- Hair straighteners
- Walkie talkie
- DVD players
- Heaters
- Stoves
- Electric blankets
- Hotpots
- Televisions
- Electronic games
- Cell Phones
- Anything that needs to be plugged in or charged
ITEMS CONDUCIVE TO AGGRESSIVE PLAY OR THAT CREATE A MESS
- Tradable or gambling items
- Water balloons
- Silly string
- Weapons or anything that looks like a weapon including water guns, hatchets, or knives
ITEMS THAT CAN PROMOTE JEALOUSY
- Food or packages in contravention of our Food & Package Policy
- Portable furniture, in particular, shelves of any kind are not permitted (some exceptions are given below)
- Air or foam mattresses
FRAGILE, EXPENSIVE OR INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS
- Air horns
- Any item with a video display
- Any items requiring dry cleaning or hand laundering or that cannot withstand commercial laundry machines and dryers
- Bicycles
- Elevated/platform shoes
- Expensive clothing including dresses or dress shirts
- Expensive jewellery
- Head shaving or body piercing equipment
LAWN CHAIRS AND LOCK BOXES
- Compact foldable lawn chairs will not be confiscated if used exclusively on the porches of cabins or as permitted by the Unit Head. Personal storage boxes are allowed if left unlocked or if the lock used is a combination one and the combination confidentially shared with camp staff. Although the Walden community is one where ample seating is provided and locks are unnecessary, we know these items can provide comfort to our campers.