Kid's summer camp packing
Pack for camp: paperwork with deadlines, clothes with spares, toiletries and the small things that make the stay comfortable. Everything labeled.

[ ] Paperwork: booking, consent form, ID copy
    Booking confirmation, parental consent, a copy of the child's ID. Ask the camp for their full list — it varies.
[ ] Medical forms — mind the validity windows
    Camps require a recent medical clearance, and some certificates are valid only days before arrival. Time the doctor's visit precisely.
[ ] Label ALL belongings with a fabric marker
    The cabin will have ten identical black t-shirts. Labeled things come home; unlabeled ones don't.
[ ] Clothes per the camp's list — with spares
    Pack clothes you don't mind ruining: paint, campfires and grass stains are forever. There's probably no laundry.
[ ] Socks and underwear — one per day plus half again
    The thing that always runs out. No one ever regretted an extra pair of socks.
[ ] Warm hoodie or fleece
    Campfire evenings and post-rain nights are cold even in July.
[ ] Rain poncho
    A light poncho packs smaller than an umbrella and can't break. Camp activities don't stop for rain.
[ ] Sun hat or cap
    A cap or sun hat — required for outdoor time in the heat. Bring two: one will get lost.
[ ] Shoes: two pairs + flip-flops
    Main sneakers and a backup pair (the first will be soaked by day one), flip-flops for the shower.
[ ] Toiletries: the full set in a wash bag
    Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap in a case, shampoo, sponge, shower and foot towels, comb. All in a carry-friendly wash bag.
[ ] Insect repellent and sunscreen
    Mosquitoes are the enemy of sleep, the midday sun — of skin. Teach your kid to apply both on their own.
[ ] Small daypack for outings
    For hikes and day trips: water, poncho, hat. The big suitcase doesn't go hiking.
[ ] Water bottle
    Unbreakable, leak-proof, labeled.
[ ] Flashlight
    Night walks to the bathroom and after-lights-out stories — the flashlight covers all critical needs. Spare batteries too.
[ ] A little pocket money
    Small bills for ice cream at the kiosk. Check camp policy — some hold cash with the counselors.
[ ] A copy of the packing list — inside the suitcase
    Your kid will repack by this list and leave nothing behind. Works better than any phone reminders.
[ ] Medicines — only via the camp nurse
    Hand regular medicines to the camp nurse with the doctor's instructions. No meds in the suitcase — that's a safety rule for the whole cabin.
[ ] A small comfort item from home
    A small toy, photo or lucky charm. The first nights away are noticeably easier with it.
[ ] A card game for the cabin
    A compact game is the fastest way to make friends on night one.
[ ] Check the camp's phone policy
    Some camps collect phones and allow an hour a day. Agree on call times in advance — and don't panic over silence.
[ ] Swimsuit — 2 of them
    One dries after the morning swim while the other goes to the afternoon one.
[ ] Beach towel
    Separate from the shower towel — this one lives on the beach and in the sand.
[ ] Water shoes
    Pebbles, shells and hot sand stop being a problem.

Checklist from Unload: https://unloads.me/c/kids-camp