What to pack

BE SURE TO MARK ALL CAMPERS POSSESSIONS WITH CAMPER NAME!
We suggest your camper packs as many old clothes and linens as possible, since camp and campers are hard on these items and some things may get lost. Keep in mind the cool Colorado climate: warm sunny days and chilly (sometimes 40 degrees) nights! Also keep in mind that laundry is done once a week so pack enough extra for your child while laundry is out (2-3 days). Remember that this is a suggested list of items for boy and girl campers.
 
  • footlocker or large suitcase (airlines charge extra for items over 50 lbs)
  • 2 laundry bags
  • warm sleeping bag (warmth to about 40 degrees)
  • pillow
  • 2 sets of sheets
  • warm blanket and/or sleeping bag for bed cover
  • towels & wash cloths
  • sweaters/sweatshirts
  • warm jacket, coat, or hoodie
  • sleeping attire
  • underwear & socks (BIG SUPPLY)
  • boots or shoes with  heels for horseback riding
  • hiking boots
  • 2 pair tennis shoes
  • long pants for horseback riding and evening activities (at least 6)
  • shorts
  • t-shirts
  • swim suit
  • raincoat or poncho
  • dress clothes for dances 
  • necessary toiletries
  • hair dryer
  • sunscreen
  • flashlight
  • stationary & stamps
  • books
  • daypack
  • 2 water bottles
  • water pack for long hikes
  • personal sports equipment (tennis racquet, lacrosse stick, fishing pole)
We again request that you monitor the clothing that your child brings to camp and make sure that it is camp appropriate and follows the Camper Dress Code and Personal Items Policy.
It is a good idea to make a list of all possessions and tape it in the top of footlocker or in the suitcase for repacking to come home. Please notify us at once if something is missing when your camper returns home. We will do our best to locate lost items. All unclaimed items will be donated to the Red Bud Reservation in South Dakota within 60 days after the close of camp. Please do not send valuable or precious items to camp!