Packing Toiletries for Summer Camp

If you’re packing clothes, toiletries and medical supplies for your child who’s going to summer camp, always remember the essentials. If this is the first time your child is going away, talk to the camp coordinator about what kinds of activities they’ll be participating in. This will give you a better understanding of what kinds of clothes and toiletries your child will need.

It’s important to bring the right toiletries to camp, especially when they’ve got full days of fun and games ahead of them. Camp activities range from hiking and swimming to competitive sports and group games playing. Chances are, they’ll be out all day, under the sun, sweating and getting dirty, which is why having the right toiletries are essential for campers.

Here’s a run-down of essential toiletries your child will need at camp:

1. Toothbrush and toothbrush holder
2. Toothpaste - A fresh tube, enough for twice a day brushing for the duration of their stay.
3. Facial wash/scrub
4. Soap bars or liquid soap for showers
5. Bath scrub - To rub off the grime and dirt from playing all day.
6. Shampoo
7. Conditioner
8. Sunblock - Having sunblock with the right SPF is essential for kids at camp, especially since they’ll be exposed to large amounts of sun and UV rays.
9. After-sun spray or aloe vera - Sometimes, the occasional sunburn can happen. Your child can sooth their skin with some aloe vera or after-sun play.
10. For girls: sanitary napkins or tampons - Even if she still hasn’t gotten her period, there may be a chance she gets it at camp. She needs to be ready.
11. Bath towel - Bath towel should be different from her beach/swimming towel.
12. Insect repellant
13. Deodorant
14. Tissue
15. Wet wipes
16. Nail clippers
17. Shaving gear, if needed
18. Lip balm - To protect from wind and UV rays.

Remember, you won’t be there to remind them to take a bath or brush their teeth, so before your child goes to camp, it’s crucial that you impress on them the importance of regular hygiene care.