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. 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
- Something white to tie-dye while at camp (shirt, pillowcase, shorts, etc.)
- 1-2 Pajamas
- Socks and undergarments for each day. Crew socks are recommended for hiking.
- Two swimsuits
- One pieces or tankinis
- 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)
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
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