Ranch Packing List
Please pack all the camper's items in a trunk 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!
Clothes
- T-shirts: 8 Loose fitting, tank tops must have straps three fingers wide and cover all undergarments
- Shorts: 6 At least a 3.5" inseam
- Underwear: 10
- Socks: 10
- Pajamas: 2
- Rain jacket
- Tennis shoes: 1
- Outfit / shoes you don't mind getting dirty / throwing away
- Dress up outfit Simple modest outfit you would wear to church
- 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.
Water
- 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.
- Water shoes Must cover the toes and include a heel strap/cover (for instance: Crocs, Natives, etc.)
- Pool towel
- Sunscreen
Cabin
- Bedding For a twin size bed
- Pillow
- Laundry bag
- Toiletries
- Bath towel
- Wash cloths: 2
- Insect repellent
Other
- Insulated water bottle
- Large plastic trash bag This is where any muddy clothes will go.
- Medication
- Flashlight
- Bible
- Pencils / pens
You Might Want
- Drawstring bag or backpack
- Sandals
- Cleats
- Letters / packages All letters and packages must be in camper trunks at the start of the week. Read more on mail here.
- Over-the-door hooks These are great for hanging on the bunk and holding towels or laundry bags.
- Bunk decorations A photo from home, a cute pom-pom garland... you might want to bring some things to personalize your space. Just keep it reasonable and easy to remove!
Two-Week Camping
- Clothes for 2 weeks Laundry services are provided halfway through the session
- Extra Swimsuit
Theme Nights
- Sunday: Fairytale Frenzy Step into a world of wonder as camp transforms into a living fairytale kingdom! From knights and dragons to fairies and princesses, every camper steps into a magical story that unfolds through games, costumes, and quests!
- Monday: Holiday Hoopla It’s the most wonderful time of the summer — imagine celebrating every holiday all at once! Come dressed to represent your favorite holiday and compete in a festive showdown! We’re sure to see Santa, turkeys, cupid, pumpkins, the easter bunny, and more, and each week we will determine the ultimate Holiday Champion!
- Tuesday: Tumbleweed Tailgate (6th Grade) / Timbers Trip (7th Grade) Grab your swimsuit and hit the road, 7th graders, you’re going on a trip across the pond to the Pine Cove Timbers for an evening of electric fun! Meanwhile, 6th graders, you’ll take over the Ranch for the Tumbleweed Tailgate – a fun blend of college gameday and the wild west! Put on your boots, hats, and jerseys and gear up for games and a galloping good time!
- Wednesday: Monochromatic Mania Get ready to light up the night, showing off your style in head-to-toe color! Red, blue, green, and everything in between— this sea of vibrant outfits will set the perfect tone as we dance the night away to iconic camp jams!
- Thursday: Commando This game is a Ranch tradition for a reason! Blend in with camouflage or dark clothing so you can maneuver past the Rambo Force who are determined that “Campers Always Lose.” This time-tested game is a thrilling night of exhilarating adventure!
- Friday: Gameshow Gala Let’s wrap up the week in style! Trade in your activewear for sundresses and polos as you walk the red carpet at our middle-school gala. We’ll celebrate the week with fancy food and put a special Pine Cove spin on classic game show games!
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
- E-cigarettes / Vape Pens
- Clothing with overtly political or sexual references or drug, alcohol, or tobacco promotion
- Books / Magazines / eReaders
- Shaving Cream You can bring it to shave, but don't bring it for pranks!
- Fireworks
- Gum