Towers 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!
Camp is fun and includes a variety of activities, meaning you will move around a lot doing things like standing on chairs, climbing ladders, kneeling on the blob, jumping and cheering. We require appropriate clothing for camp activities to help avoid accidental exposure and/or rash burn. We want our campers and staff to focus on Jesus while at Pine Cove, not on their bodies or clothes. Our goal is to be above reproach and always aim for modesty and safety.
Clothes
- Shirts: 8 Must be loose fitting and not too tight, tank tops must have straps that are at least two fingers wide and cover all undergarments, no racer-back, see-through, ribbed, spaghetti strap tanks or crop tops (no stomach shown when arms are raised).
- Shorts: 6 Must be no shorter than knuckle length, no skirts, exercise dresses, biker/spandex shorts, butterfly-style shorts. Girls need at least one pair of athletic shorts (no buttons or zippers) to wear with their swimsuit for certain water activities.
- Underwear: 10
- Socks: 10
- Pajamas: 2
- Rain jacket
- Tennis shoes: 1 Closed-toe shoes are required for most activities.
- Outfit / shoes you don't mind getting dirty / throwing away
- Theme night costumes To be worn for evening themed activities and must abide by all other dress code guidelines. Leotards and/or tutus must be worn with shorts.
Water
- Swimsuits: 2 All campers must wear shirts and shorts (girls) over swimwear to and from water activities throughout camp. For girls, a modest, one-piece swimsuit. For boys, no speedos or jammers.
- 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
- Insect repellent
Other
- Insulated water bottle
- Large plastic trash bag This is where any muddy clothes will go.
- Medication No medication (over-the-counter or prescription) or vitamins packed in luggage. Read the medication guidelines here.
- Flashlight
- Bible
- Pencils / pens
You Might Want
- 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!
- 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!
Theme Nights
- Sunday: Out of this World Cup Kick off the week with an out of this world night where stars, planets, and goals collide! Come dressed as an astronaut, soccer player or even alien. Get ready to blast off!!!
- Monday: Pitch Black Attack Break out the camo, face paint, dark clothes, and tennis shoes. The posse is making plans and we need campers to stand strong and defeat them!
- Tuesday: Geriatric Jamboree Grab your walkers and wigs for the Geriatric Jamboree! Dress like the elderly and join us for a night of laughs, bingo, and “back in my day” fun! And remember, grey hair don’t care!
- Wednesday: Howdy-Dunit? Boots, Badges, & Bandits. Saddle up for Howdy-Dunnit! Dress as a cowboy or detective and help solve the Wild West mystery in this rootin’-tootin’ night of clues and fun!
- Thursday: Battle of the Bands This battle is bound to be one for the ages! Campers will be tasked with taking back the Towers in a competition that is certain to get messy. Bring an old bathing suit (and girls, be sure to pack some old shorts too). You’ll likely want to throw these away… they’ll get pretty muddy!
- Friday: Glow in the Dark Waterpark Light up the night at Glow in the Dark Waterpark! Wear your swimsuit, grab your glow sticks, and get ready to splash and shine all night long!
Don’t Bring
As a general rule, if you can’t bring it to school, you shouldn’t bring it to camp.
- Phones, Tablets, Smart Glasses, 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