WHAT TO BRING – PACKING LIST
MEDICAL SUPPLIES – VERY IMPORTANT
- Medication for 6 days
- Please be sure to send all medications with the camper in the original prescription bottles/containers. Prescription medications must come in a container with Child’s name, Pharmacy name and phone number included on the label.
- Any other supplements or routine medications (vitamins, over the counter medications, supplemental nutrition, e.g. Boost) for 6 Days
- Daytime Bolus feeds (pump, charging cord and feeding bags) for 6 days
- Nighttime drip nutrition for 5 days
- Extra extension tubing and G-Tube button (if you have one)
- IV Pole (if you have one and it’s convenient to travel with it)
- Dressings for 5 days
CLOTHING AND CARE – IMPORTANT
OUTDOOR CLOTHING
Very warm clothes for outdoor activities (ski, snowmobile, dogsled); layers are important to adapt to the various temperatures
- Parka, snow pants, poly pro or thermal long underwear (tops and bottoms),
- Sweaters (sweatshirt or fleece), turtlenecks or other long sleeve shirts
- Fleece neckie, or ski mask gator
- Warm thermal socks (3-4 pair)
- Warm boots
- Waterproof mittens or gloves (not wool)
- Warm hat that covers ears
- If they want to wear a hat under their ski helmet, it can’t have ears or other large decorations.
- Snow Goggles and/or sun glasses with UV protection
INDOOR CLOTHING
Inside Clothing – 5 Days – Comfy clothes to wear in the cabin
- Sweatpants, sweatshirts, T-shirts
- Sleepwear and underwear
- Comfy/Fuzzy socks (we mostly are in socks when inside)
- Indoor shoe (sneaker or whatever is comfortable)
- Personal/Toilet articles (toothbrush/toothpaste, brush, etc.)
- Plastic bag for very wet or dirty clothes
OTHER
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen and lip balm SPF 30
- Returning campers, bring string pack for goggles, gloves, etc. New campers will be given one.
RECOMMENDED
- Name written on all belongings
- A comfort blanket, or sleeping bag, and a favorite pillow (the Y does supply blankets and pillows, but your child may want his/her own)
- Masks (for and during traveling through the airport)
- A musical instrument (if they play one)
- A favorite game of theirs (e.g. Playing cards, etc.)
- Camera or smart phone – PLS REVIEW OUR TECHNOLOGY / SCREENTIME POLICY
- We allow technology devices (iphones/ipads, Nintendo switch, etc.) to be used during camp; however, we believe in the responsible use of these technology including adhering to the acceptable use principles.
- Our goal is to keep the campers engaged with each other throughout their time at camp in order to build camaraderie, gain confidence and independence. If we believe a camper is not following these Technology Principles, we will work with them to limit screen time accordingly.
OPTIONAL
- A few Favorite snacks (in case we don’t have them)
- Flashlight
- Small amount of spending money for gifts and souvenirs
BEST LEFT AT HOME
The cabins do lock, and we do not expect other people to come in, but security can’t be guaranteed.
- Jewelry
- Anything of value (monetary or sentimental)
QUESTIONS?
Contact our Camp Director
Ellen Liu
via email or call
(510) 289-2993