Packing Instructions

Bedding

• 1 blanket (i.e. a comforter) or duvet (single duvet with washable cover)
• 2 sets of bed sheets, 2 fitted and 2 flat (Bed size 30” X 72”). **
• 1 pillow
• 2 pillow cases

** If you think there is a chance your camper may wet the bed, please pack a 3rd set of sheets.

Toiletries

• 5 shower towels
• 5 swim towels
• 1 bathrobe (for walks to the shower)
• 2 toothbrushes with cases
• 1 tube of toothpaste
• Cosmetic bag just for oral care (clearly labeled with camper name so it’s easy to find!)
• 1 comb and/or hairbrush
• 1 body wash
• 1 shampoo (and conditioner if needed)
• 2 containers of sunscreen
• 1 insect repellent spray
• 1 face wash
• 1 nail file and/or nail clippers
• 1 box of tissues
• 1 shower bucket (to hold and tote soap, shampoo, to showers)
• Ample hygiene/personal care products (e.g. deodorant, pads, tampons, razors, lip balm etc.)
• Cosmetic bag for young adult essentials

Sundry items

• 2 sun-protective hats
• 1 warm hat and a pair of mittens
• 1 laundry bag (mesh or canvas bag with a drawstring)
• 2-3 reusable water bottles
• Stationary: prepared Walden email letter sheets, black pens, paper, envelopes, stamps
• 2 flashlights with extra batteries (1 small lantern, and 1 handheld)
• 1 extra pair of prescription glasses (for campers who wear them)
• 1 pair of sunglasses
• 1 knapsack and/or belt bag (belt bags are great for campers who wear glasses or need extra sunscreen on hand)

The Non-Essentials

These are things that aren’t necessary, but could come in handy.

• 5 coat hangers
• Packing cubes, or small mesh bags for keeping clothes organized on shelves and in cubbies
• Books, traditional games, deck of cards, activity books, markers
• Hair accessories and detangler sprays
• 1 inexpensive camera
• 1 plastic drinking cup
• Small personal battery operated fan (and extra batteries)
• 1 lint roller
• Extra name labels
• 1 tennis racquet (we have lots, but some like their own!)
• 1 baseball glove (we have lots, but some like their own!)
• 1 hockey stick (we have lots, but some like their own!)
• Inline skates (for our brand new hockey rink!)
• 1 musical instrument (we have lots, but some like their own!)

Tripping / Overnight

You will also need the following item if you have a canoe trip or overnight scheduled.

• 1 sleeping bag
• 1 large dry bag (i.e. minimum 30L)
• Trip shoes – an old pair/second pair of running shoes/hiking boots because they will get wet and muddy

Campers in the Colour unit who have just completed grade 3 will be going on an overnight! Grade 2 campers, and Walden Long Weekend Campers do not go on an overnight. Comics and Zodiacs have their Canoe Trip in July. Seekers trip in August and CITs over changeover. Learn more about our canoe tripping programs here.