All About Packing

One of the things our staff wonder about the most is packing. What will I need? How much should I bring? What if I under-pack or overpack? What’s normal? We get it, and we want to help! Still wondering about something after reading? Shoot us a quick email - nothing is too small or silly!

• Start with our Staff Packing List for the basics. Make sure to scroll through to the 2nd page for tips and tricks from the people who know best - our former staffers!

• Consider what you’ll pack in. Many staff like to use plastic tubs or duffels (instead of a bulky camp trunk). If you’re bringing a laundry basket instead of bag, pack all the miscellaneous items in there!

• Focus most on the items you’ll use and wear every single day: shorts and t-shirts, good shoes, a fan, a flashlight, and comfy bedding. We highly recommend all staff to bring a backpack, Kavu, or tote bag to carry your things around camp. It’ll hold your notebook, waterbottle, and a sweatshirt or rain jacket if necessary.

• A few necessities you may not have thought about: an alarm clock (no phone in your cabin to wake you up!), a watch (same, for on the go), a comfortable pair of whites (that cute white dress isn’t ideal on the day you’re sweaty and need a shower!), and stationery for the snail mail you’ll send.

• If you’re teaching Riding, you will be walking miles and miles every day leading the horses on the trails, so bring a couple pairs of tennis shoes that are in great shape.

• New this year! Bring a tailgate chair for Orientation and Evening Programs! You know you’ll be comfy sitting through our meetings when you’re in the chair of your choosing. We’ll also let you sit in that chair on the Pageant Court for EPs (as long as you don’t park in front of a camper!)

Overall, don’t stress too much! If you forget something, there’s always Amazon (and lots of staffer friends to borrow from!). Camp is simple, and your packing can be as well.