Outback 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!
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What to Bring
- Shirts: 8 All shirts should be loose fitting and not tight. Tank tops must have straps three fingers wide and cover all undergarments. No racer-back, see-through, ribbed or spaghetti-strap tanks. No crop tops (no stomach shown when arms are raised).
- 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). No butterfly-style shorts. 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.
- Outfit/shoes you don't mind getting extremely dirty
- Theme night costumes To be worn for evening themed activities; must abide by all other dress code guidelines
- Dress up outfit Simple modest outfit you would wear to church; for Friday Night Theme Night.
- Underwear: 10
- Socks: 10
- Pajamas: 2
- Tennis shoes: 1 Close-toed shoes must be worn at all times
- 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
- Wash cloths: 2
- 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
Optional
- Water shoes
- Sandals Can be used at the pool and waterfront areas
- Cleats
- Letters / Packages All letters and packages must be in camper trunks at the start of the week. Read more on mail here.
TWO-WEEK CAMPING
- One sets of clothes that you do not mind throwing away
- A pair of khaki shorts OR black shorts
- Extra swimsuit
- Extra bath towel
- Clothes for 7-10 days Laundry services are available
Theme Nights
- Sunday: Uno Reverse Through the Universe
- Monday: Didgeri-Doo You Know?
- Tuesday: Shrek's Swamp Shuffle
- Wednesday: Crocodile Cove
- Thursday: Operation Infiltration
- Friday: Late Night at the Outback
Don’t Bring
- 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