packing guidelines
Your camper is going to have a blast at camp! There are so many fun things for your camper to do, so there is no need for your camper to bring electronic devices or sports equipment. These items should remain at home. Another great idea while packing is to ask yourself, “Would my child be allowed to bring this to school?” If the answer is no, then it’s probably not suitable for camp either. At the beginning of the week, we will ask the campers if they have packed any of these items. If they have, we will gather the items and store them in a safe place during the week. The items will be returned to them at the end of the week.
what to bring
Pack all camper items in a trunk, large container, suitcase or duffle bag.
Unlike summer, WKND camp can experience any weather ranging from below freezing to even upper 70’s. With this in mind, please pack a wide range of clothing. We recommend dressing in layers as the mornings are cool and the afternoons have the potential to warm up.
Water bottle
Bible, pen and notebook
Flashlight
Laundry bag
Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, etc.)
Camera (excluding phone cameras)
Rain jacket
Twin size sheets or sleeping bag
Blanket
Pillow
Bath towel
T-shirts (modest, loose-fitting)
Shorts (5” inseam)/Pants
Tennis shoes
what not to bring
Electronics of any kind (cell phones, gaming devices, tablets, etc.)
Weapons (guns, firearms or knives)
Fireworks
Tobacco, drugs or alcohol
Sports equipment (skateboards, bikes, paintball/airsoft guns, etc.)
Pets
Body Piercings
Clothing supporting beer/alcohol companies
Spaghetti straps
Tight tank tops
Crop tops
Two-piece swimsuits (tankinis are acceptable as long as the top and bottom meet)
Cut-off t-shirts
Spandex or yoga pants (acceptable to wear under shorts)
medication
Please do not pack medication in your camper’s luggage. All camper medication must be packaged by a pharmacist in a blister pack and turned in to our health team at check-in. Only our health staff is allowed to administer medication. Our health center stocks basic over-the-counter medications (Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Benadryl, Tums, Zyrtec, etc.) and first aid supplies. It is not necessary to send these unless your child needs them on a regular basis. For more info, visit our health and safety page.
our goal
Our goal in developing a dress standard is to be both modest and practical. However, dress standards can often be a source of tension, especially among girl campers. In today’s society, the “less is more” mentality is displayed through low cut jeans and shorts, tight or revealing tops and short shorts. Please understand that Woodlands is committed to protecting the innocence of your child while they are in our care. With this in mind, we will ask campers who are inappropriately dressed (wearing articles of clothing not consistent with Woodlands’ dress standard) to change. We appreciate your sensitivity to this subject matter, as it is our goal to create an impactful, unforgettable camp environment that is free from distractions.