Packing List
All clothing/shoes brought to camp should be inexpensive and made for outdoor activity. Please label all items brought to camp including towels and luggage to ensure your camper leaves with everything he/she came with. We recommend packing in a soft duffle that can be stored under your camper’s bed during the week.CLOTHING
*Clothing should be appropriate for Florida summer heat - we recommend light colors and breathable fabrics.
- One complete set of clothing for each day plus one extra
- Two pairs of jeans or long pants for hiking
- Long-sleeved shirt, jacket, or sweatshirt for cool mornings/evenings
- 1-2 Pajamas
- Socks and undergarments for each day. Crew socks are recommended for hiking.
- Two swimsuits
- Girls: one pieces or tankinis that cover midriff
- Raincoat or poncho (no umbrellas)
- Shoes that can get wet – flip flops only allowed in showers
- Ex: Chacos, water shoes, or Tevas
- Closed toe tennis shoes or hiking boots for trails
- Laundry Bag for dirty clothes (mesh is recommended)
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BEDDING• Twin set of sheets • Blanket, comforter, or sleeping bag • Pillow and pillow case • 2 beach towels for lake day/water activities • 1 bath towel (hook for drying inside the cabins) • Wash cloth or loofah | TOILETRIES• Shampoo and conditioner • Brush/Comb • Body wash • Toothbrush and toothpaste • Deodorant • Feminine hygiene products if needed • Sunscreen • Bug spray • Prescription/OTC medicine in labeled Ziploc to be given to the health care manager | OTHER GEAR• Reusable water bottle • Small daypack • Flashlight/headlamp • Brimmed hat |
OPTIONAL
- Pre-addressed envelopes with stamps
- Stationary (for letters home)
- Friendship bracelet materials
- Journal
- Disposable camera
- Sun/rash guard
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Books
- Bandanas
- Dark clothing for night time games such as capture the flag
- Silly props for themed dinners or skits
DO NOT PACK
- Cell phones (see cell phone policy)
- Expensive/valuable items
- Electronics (iPad, Gameboy etc)
- Food/snacks/candy/gum
- Drinks (Gatorade, soda etc)
- Weapons
- Money
- Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products
Cell Phone Policy
Camp Longleaf is a cell-phone free environment. We believe that by having our campers “un-plug,” they will engage with the outside world and gain more from their camp experience. Going cell-phone free has many benefits for camp...- Promote socialization among campers
- Remove the divide between “the haves and the have-nots” in each cabin
- Reduce stress associated with damage, loss or theft of electronics
- Reduce home sickness by focusing on camp rather than situations or people at home
- Give your children a much needed break from the world of technology
