Timbers 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
- 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: 6 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.
- Underwear: 10
- Socks: 10
- Pajamas: 2
- Rain jacket
- Tennis shoes: 1 Close-toed shoes must be worn at all times (nice night outfit is the one exception!)
- Outfit / shoes you don't mind getting dirty / throwing away
- Dress up outfit Simple modest outfit you would wear to church; for Friday Night Theme Night.
- Theme night costumes To be worn for evening themed activities; must abide by all other dress code guidelines
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 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
- Sandals
- 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
- One pair of khaki shorts and a brown belt
- Extra swimsuit
- Clothes for 2 weeks Laundry services are provided halfway through the session
Theme Nights
- Sunday: Monoglowmatic Mosh-Up! Get ready to glow crazy at Monoglowmatic Mosh-Up! Grab your silent disco headphones and dive into the ultimate mosh of color, whether you’re keeping it mono-chrome from head to toe or rocking neon.
- Monday: Nighty-Night at the Museum When the lights go out, this museum comes alive! Time-travel around camp in your coziest, camp-friendly pajamas or bring the past to life as your favorite historical figure—from Einstein to Amelia Earhart.
- Tuesday: Recon At night, campers always win! Prove it by sneaking through the Recon Forest in camouflage and running shoes to collect intel and defeat Striker Force.
- Wednesday: Tacky Tourist Takeover ALOHA - It’s a Timbers Takeover! 8th graders will cruise through camp in their best Hawaiian gear, while 9th graders will be taking their own vacation - to the Shores!
- Thursday: Super Bowl - Commercial Break! Ready, set, advertise! Rep your favorite team or become a walking commercial classic—from insurance mascots to sneaker brands. It’s your time to shine in prime time!
- Friday: The Timbies Join us for (fancy!) dinner and a (laughing!) show. Wear spiffy clothes for this night of fine dining and entertainment!
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