Pine Cove Silverado

Packing & Theme Nights

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Silverado Packing List

Please pack all the camper's items in a trunk (like this one) or one large container. Luggage should be under 15 inches tall so it fits under the bunk bed. Many campers like to decorate their trunks!

At this age many parents (and campers!) find it helpful to put an entire day's outfit into a gallon ziplock bag labeled with the day. Same thing for theme night costumes. It makes it super clear for the camper what to wear when!

Want to skip the packing hassle? Order an Essentials Kit! These kits come with over 20 branded items straight from this list - just add clothes and you're ready to go.

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  • Shirts: 8

    Not super tight.

  • Shorts: 7

    Must be knuckle length. No skirts, exercise dresses, or biker/spandex shorts (impractical for activities and you sometimes stand on chairs or ladders). Girls will need one pair of athletic shorts (no buttons or zippers) to wear with their swimsuit.

  • Swimsuits: 2

    For girls, a modest one-piece swimsuit without cutouts, or a rashguard with athletic shorts. All girls are required to wear athletic shorts (no buttons or zippers) with their swimsuits at all water activities (no rashburn here!). For boys, no speedos or jammers. This is for the comfort, safety, and modesty of all campers at all pool and lake activities. All campers must wear shirts over swimwear to and from water activities.

  • Underwear: 10
  • Socks: 10
  • Pajamas: 2
  • Theme night costumes

    To be worn for evening themed activities; must abide by all other dress code guidelines. Leotards and/or tutus must be worn with shorts.

  • Tennis shoes: 1

    Closed toes shoes required for most activities

  • Water shoes

    Must cover the toes and include a heel strap/cover (for instance: Crocs, Natives, etc.)

  • Pool towel
  • Rain jacket
  • Laundry bag
  • Bedding

    For a twin size bed

  • Pillow
  • Insulated Water Bottle
  • Large plastic trash bag

    This is where any muddy clothes will go.

  • Toiletries
  • Bath towel
  • Medication

    No medication (over-the-counter or prescription) or vitamins packed in luggage. Read the medication guidelines here.

  • Sunscreen
  • Flashlight
  • Bible
  • Pencils / pens
  • Insect repellent
  • Drawstring bag or backpack
  • Large Ziploc bags

    Packing an entire outfit in a large ziploc and writing the day on it makes it easy for your camper to know what to wear!

  • Letters / Packages

    All letters and packages must be in camper trunks at the start of the week. Read more on mail here.

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Theme Nights

Theme nights are one more way we make camp seriously fun! These energetic, themed parties take a common activity like a pool party, station game, or dance and take them to a whole new level. For more details on theme nights, check out our guide, and see below for this summer's theme nights when they're announced.

2026 Theme Nights will be posted soon. Check back for the full list!

Don’t Bring

As a general rule, if you can’t bring it to school, you shouldn’t bring it to camp.

  • Phones, Tablets, or Other Electronics

    Camp is the perfect opportunity for everyone—counselors and campers alike—to get a break from screens! Leaving electronic devices at home allows for campers to get a chance to spend time outdoors, build connections with friends, and experience undistracted moments. But don't worry—you'll be able to use the CampLife App to communicate!

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Clothing with overtly political or sexual references or drug, alcohol, or tobacco promotion
  • Books / Magazines / eReaders
  • Shaving Cream
  • Fireworks
  • Gum

Packing

Packing meds can bring up a lot of questions, and there are some important state and local regulations we need to follow. We put all the info together into a handy-dandy guide to tell you everything you need to know, including prescription guidelines, leaving OTC meds at home, when meds are given out, and more.

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Medication

How to Pack Meds

Questions? Find even more answers in our in-depth guide to medication.

All Meds to Nurse

State law mandates that all medication (prescription and OTC) is kept in the health center, so please do not pack meds in suitcases or trunks.

Original Containers

All prescription medications must be in their original containers with current dosage instructions. Pill bottles should only include the amount needed for the session—leave the rest at home! Creams, inhalers, or other boxed items must have a label on them.

Up-to-Date

All medication must be prescribed to the camper. Check the expiration date – all meds must be current!

Leave OTC meds & vitamins home

Save the space! We stock plenty of meds for occasional as needed use. All vitamins require a doctors note. If your camper takes a daily allergy med, please check it in at drop-off.

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Skip the Hassle

Our all-inclusive Camp Essentials kit comes with everything you need for summer - just add clothes! These kits include over twenty branded items straight from our packing list, including bags pre-labeled by day. See the complete item list and order in the webstore! Kits begin shipping in early May.

More Info and Order

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