Coming to Camp

Packing & Theme Nights

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Packing List

What to bring: your swimsuit. What not to bring: your pet wallaby. Pick a camp below for the full list!

Now updated for Summer 2024!

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Springs Packing List

Please pack all the camper's items in a trunk or one large container.

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Theme Nights

Sunday: Pine Cove Playoffs Ready… set… GO — INTO a great week of camp! Rep your favorite team or city as we jump into all the serious fun this week has in store!

Monday: Spring Home the Bacon! Breakfast for dinner? How about some ALL-CAMP game for dessert?! No need to limit it to just morning foods. Dress up as your favorite meal or snack, and let’s see which cabins are ready to attack!

Tuesday: Holi-dance off! (Holidays) Christmas and Halloween, 4th of July—we all LOVE dancing, and we cannot lie! Who doesn’t like a good holiday, and who doesn’t love a good dance? Come dressed as your favorite holiday and let’s dance like there’s ants in our pants!

Wednesday: Lou Lou Luau Already a Springs tradition, Wednesday nights out on Lake Lou Lou are majestic fun. We have an island-themed party with boating, swimming, nomming on a special surprise dinner, and lots of luau-inspired games. We will also enjoy a sunset and outdoor worship. Come dressed in your Hawaiian gear, and be ready for the chillest of hangs!

Thursday: Fortress Do you have what it takes to be a hero for your platoon? What does that even mean? Find out on Thursday nights as we play the game of all games: FORTRESS! As we march, crawl, and ultimately sneak through Fortress Forest, we answer the debate: do campers always lose? Do campers always WIN? We think you know the answer. Come decked out in camo gear, black athletic wear, or even full ghillie suits as you try to be the first campers ever to defeat the Fire Force in Fortress Forest.

Friday: Springs Got Talent We were all created with so many different gifts and talents. Some of our talents are noticed by others, and some… well, sometimes we are the only ones who see it! Thankfully we’ve got our SGT judges to sort it all out! Some campers will get to display talents that they genuinely possess, while some of our staff will have the opportunity to display talents that they didn’t even know they had! The evening starts with a nice dinner with the show following right after, so come dressed to impress!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • E-cigarettes / Vape Pens
  • Electronics / Cell Phones
  • Shaving Cream
  • Fireworks
  • Spaghetti strap shirts
  • Books / Magazines
  • Gum

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

Ridge Packing List

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Theme Nights

Sunday: Sidekick Sunday We all know the heroes, but what about the guys and gals who aren't on center stage? They! Matter! Too! Dress up as someone from a movie, show, book, song, or just real life that isn't the main character! Robin? Princess Leia? Patrick Star? We love them all!

Monday: GOATS One of our favorite parts about the Ridge are the goats that live on our wake park island! Come dressed as one of them, or dress as whoever YOU think the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T.) is! We know the classic MJ-LeBron debate will be happening, but maybe sports isn't your thing! Singers, best friends, grandmas, teachers, and whoever else you see as the greatest work too!

Tuesday: Isolation Island There's a mission to accomplish this night, so pull up in your best camouflage for this staple! You'll want to be hidden well, so go all out. We love everything from ghillie suits to hunting clothes to camo sports jerseys! This is the one time that we hope we won't "see" you there!

Wednesday: Geezer Get-down SOUND THE ALARM—IT'S PROM SEASON! Calling all seniors... and we aren't talking about high school! Get ready for a classic camp dance party where the fun never gets OLD! Come dressed like your grandma or grandpa. Walkers, canes, fake teeth: we want to see them!

Thursday: Yacht Club Oh, you thought you had to go to the ocean to surf and chill by the water? WRONG! Welcome to a Ridge classic, where wakeboarding, surfing, and just straight vibing will be plentiful! Wear your favorite Hawaiian or beach clothes and get ready to enjoy dinner and some of the most fun water activities this side of the Rocky Mountains!

Friday: Nice Night When you think about camp, you probably only imagine running, jumping, sweating, and being outside! We love and enjoy all of those things, but sometimes, the occasion calls for something a little fancier. Put on your Sunday best, and get excited for a five-star meal! After all, we want to celebrate an awesome week at camp!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • E-cigarettes / Vape Pens
  • Electronics / Cell Phones
  • Shaving Cream
  • Fireworks
  • Spaghetti strap shirts
  • Books / Magazines
  • Gum

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

Timbers Packing List

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Theme Nights

Sunday: Ye Olde Olympics Hear ye, hear ye! Noble lords and ladies, knights, and fearless adventurers! Prepare to step back in time for a night of medieval merriment and athletic competition as the Timbers hosts its FIRST Olympic games!

Monday: Lights, Camera, APP-tion! Get ready for some media mayhem that combines the magic of your favorite phone applications with the charm of iconic TV show and movie characters! From Angry Birds and Clash of Clans to Minions and Edna Mode, gear up for a night that bridges the gap between the big screen and your mobile screen!

Tuesday: Timbers SWEET Sixteen! You’re invited to the most delicious party of the year: the Pine Cove Timbers’ SWEET Sixteenth birthday celebration, filled with your favorite treats and sick beats. Put on your dancing shoes and show us your sweetest moves! Dress in your most colorful and candy-inspired attire. This dance party will be ‘Milky WAY’ better with you!

Wednesday: Shiver Me Timbers 8th grade: Our eighth graders will be voyaging through the high seas of Old Faithful on a vessel built by your own hands! Grab your pirate hats, your Hawaiian shirts, and your pet parrots (fake, of course) for our luau! 9th grade: Walk the plank on over to the Shores for a chill night of games, hangs, and discovering what life after Timbers is like! No need to pack themed clothes for this casual night down at the Shores.

Thursday: 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.

Friday: Timbucks Join us for (fancy!) dinner and a (laughing!) show. Wear spiffy clothes for this night of fine dining and entertainment!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • E-cigarettes / Vape Pens
  • Electronics / Cell Phones
  • Shaving Cream
  • Fireworks
  • Spaghetti strap shirts
  • Books / Magazines
  • Gum

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

Ranch Packing List

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Theme Nights

Sunday: Loot Scootin' Boogie Ahoy there, matey! Pine Cove Pirates assemble for a swashbuckling evening on the high seas. You’ll be hooked right from the start as you and your fellow buccaneers search high and low for the hidden treasure of the Ranch!

Monday: Produce Palooza If you like to talk to tomatoes, if a melon can make you smile, if you like to waltz with blueberries, up and down the produce aisle … have we got a night for you! Fruits and veggies face off in this fun, fiber-filled night where we decide which is better: peaches or peas, apples or artichokes, beans or berries? Lettuce get down to business and have a berry good time! Orange you excited!?

Tuesday: Party Animals Ain't no party like a Pine Cove party cuz a Pine Cove party… occasionally includes animals! Our 7th graders are going to party their way over to the Timbers for a fun glimpse of the future (no costumes needed), while our 6th grade Party Animals will stay for the celebration of a lifetime! Come as your favorite zoo animal and put on a party hat because we’re throwing a Pine Cove Party that won’t stop!

Wednesday: Super Hoopers Imagine combining the skills of your favorite basketball player with the powers of your favorite superhero! The result: a Super Hooper! Whether you’ve got a killer fadeaway or the power of flight, come dressed for an action-packed night of fun! Not all heroes wear capes—some wear jerseys and sneakers. We’ll let you pick!

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: Game Show 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

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • E-cigarettes / Vape Pens
  • Electronics / Cell Phones
  • Shaving Cream
  • Fireworks
  • Spaghetti strap shirts
  • Books / Magazines
  • Gum

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

Pine Cove City Packing List

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Theme Days

2024 Theme Days will be posted soon. Check back for the full list!

Don’t Bring

  • Cell phones
  • Portable video games
  • Water guns
  • Fireworks
  • Knives

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

Towers Packing List

Please pack all the camper's items in a trunk or one large container. 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!

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Theme Nights

Sunday: Tour de Olympics Bonjour and welcome to The Games! Campers will get the chance to test their skills around the Pine Cove Towers and compete for chances to be crowned at this year’s Closing Ceremony. Come ready for action!

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: Dragon Tails and Fairy Tales This evening will be historic as we travel back to medieval times! Dragons, knights, and fair maidens are what this night is about! Come prepared to Rock the Castle!

Wednesday: Board Game Bonanza We’ll roll the dice and see what happens! Come prepped to rep your favorite board game. It’s all fun and games here at the Pine Cove Towers!

Thursday: Battle for 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: Mario's Water Park Pool Party Princess Peach and the crew are ready to party at the Towers! Bowser and Koopas will have to sit this one out as we Power Up the Pool!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Electronics / Cell Phones
  • Shaving Cream
  • Fireworks
  • Books / Magazines
  • Gum

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

Chimney Point Packing List

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Theme Nights

Monday: The Summer Games Every four years, the world awaits the next Olympiad. Well, the wait is over Summer 2024! But something is different about these Olympics! It’s not just the regular events like swimming or track and field, but at these Olympics we’re competing in ALL THE GAMES. So come dressed as an Olympic athlete, OR your favorite board game, card game, or yard game! Just imagine it… on the podium: Michael Phelps, the Monopoly Guy, and a giant cornhole bag! This is gonna get wild.

Tuesday: Date Night Parents only! Enjoy a peaceful dinner for two, and we'll take care of the kiddos!

Wednesday: Pine Cruise Hold up. Is this Chimney Point, or an actual Cruise Ship?! On Wednesday nights in 2024, no one will be able to tell! From the bow of camp to the stern of camp, get ready to chart a course with us to Fun Island! Our Cruise Directors will be hosting a classic cruise show with talent from the audience! Come dressed as a captain, a classic vacation dad getup, or your favorite sea creature! This zero-day, one-night getaway will have you wanting to do a conga line on the Lido Deck. Bon Voyage!

Thursday: Banquet Night Parents, join us for a fine night of dining while your youngsters have a blast with their counselors!

Friday: Chim-Neon Nights We hope you’re ready to get your glow on, because we’re going Neon from head to toe! Rock your 80s-themed, 90s-themed, or just your basic highlighter-themed neon threads as we finish the week in style. There will be blacklights. There will be lasers. There will be glowsticks. There will be vibes. These family pics are gonna be legendary! Let’s rave!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Animals
  • Fireworks
  • A Functioning Antique Grandfather Clock

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

Crier Creek Packing List

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Theme Nights

Monday: Backyard Baseball Hey camper camper, swing! Get ready for America’s favorite pastime right in our very own backyard! Grab your favorite jersey and that Rawlings glove for some backyard baseball at the Creek!

Tuesday: Date Night Parents only! Enjoy a peaceful dinner for two, and we’ll take care of the kiddos!

Wednesday: H-E-C Welcome to H-E-C, come on in! We’ve got it all: produce, toiletries, baked goods, and more! Get ready to fully immerse your family in your favorite grocery store! And remember—Here Everything’s Creek!

Thursday: Banquet Night Parents, join us for a fine night of dining while your youngsters have a blast with their counselors!

Friday: Camouflage Entourage Get ready for the greatest test of mind, body, and strength as a family while you blaze through the bunkers of camp. Do your best to blend in, because you'll need any advantage you can find as you try to dodge your way through the obstacles of this daring night!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Animals
  • Fireworks
  • A Functioning Antique Grandfather Clock

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

Outback Packing List

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Theme Nights

Sunday: Marvel Madness March Madness just wasn’t exciting enough this year, so some superheroes decided to join in on the fun! Rep your favorite college team or superhero and fight for the championship!

Monday: Vocation Vacation Some days, the nine to five can seem like forever. So put on your best beach vacation attire or your work uniform, and daydream about better days in paradise.

Tuesday: The Barnyard Boogie When the sun goes down, the animals start to GET down. Put on your denim and cowboy hat, or dress like a farm animal as we boogie till the cows come home!

Wednesday: Battle at the Billabong While the 8th graders experience all that the Ridge has to offer, the 6th and 7th graders will put on their eyepatch and sea legs as they journey into the sea to embark on a pirate battle for the ages!

Thursday: Operation Infiltration Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to throw all the dark and camo-colored clothing you can, as you sneak around the Outback in order to complete a mission impossible!

Friday: Late Night at the Outback As the week draws to a close, the party’s only just begun! Wear your Sunday best as you watch your counselor compete in crazy and wacky games!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • E-cigarettes / Vape Pens
  • Electronics / Cell Phones
  • Shaving Cream
  • Fireworks
  • Books / Magazines
  • Gum

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

Silverado Packing List

Please pack all the camper's items in a trunk or one large container. Please pack all the camper's items in a trunk or one large container. 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!

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Theme Nights

Sunday: Rado Roundup Welcome to the Rado! Grab your cowboy and cowgirls hats, best pair of boots and bandanas for a round up of all the classic station games!

Monday: Take Me Out to the Ball Game IT'S UP! AND IT'S GONE! Throw on your ball caps and your jerseys because it's time to PLAY BALL! Come repping your favorite sports team and get ready for a night of fun competition!

Tuesday: Rado Yacht Club There’s nothing like a day on the water! Grab your boat shoes (or your flip flops), your sunglasses (or your straw hat), and get ready for the classiest (or silliest) pool party of your life!

Wednesday: Candy Crush Color Bash Tasty! Delicious! COLORFUL! Bring your brightest neon and tie dye, and get ready for the sweetest dance party of your life! CAN WE DO IT? YES WE CANDY!

Thursday: Stealth Patrol Shhhh… Don’t let the stealth patrol hear you. Deck out in your camo. Don’t forget a clever disguise so campers can stop the Stealth Patrol from taking over camp!

Friday: Battle of the Brumbies BRUMBIE TAKE OVER! We will have to defeat the mean brumbies before the night is over! You won’t want to miss it! Grab a swimsuit and gear up for battle!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Electronics / Cell Phones
  • Shaving Cream
  • Fireworks
  • Books / Magazines
  • Gum

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

Bluffs Packing List

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Theme Nights

Monday: The NintendOlympic Games Here we goooo! Calling all Nintendo characters from around the world! Wii cannot wait to celebrate the start of the Bluffs Games with you! Come ready to play and have fun with Mario, Luigi, and all your favorite video game characters.

Tuesday: Date Night Parents only! Enjoy a peaceful dinner for two, and we’ll take care of the kiddos!

Wednesday: Happy Holidays Merry Bluffs-mas! Happy Holidays from our family to yours! It may be the Texas summer, but it's never too early (or late) to celebrate! Whether it’s a break from school or a holiday you love, come in your favorite holiday get-up as we enjoy our Bluffs Talent Show!

Thursday: Banquet Night Parents, join us for a fine night of dining while your youngsters have a blast with their counselors!

Friday: The Bluffs Country Club Who’s ready to par-TEE?! Grab your golf clubs, tennis racquet, or pickleball paddle and swing on over to the Bluffs Country Club for an evening to remember!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Animals
  • Fireworks
  • A Functioning Antique Grandfather Clock

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

Woods Packing List

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Theme Nights

Monday: Mr. Moose's Holiday Jamboree Happy 4th of July! Happy St. Patrick's Day! Happy Strawberry Ice Cream Day! Whatever holiday is your favorite to celebrate, come dressed in your festive fashions ready to deck the halls and dance the night away!

Tuesday: Date Night Parents only! Enjoy a peaceful dinner for two, and we’ll take care of the kiddos!

Wednesday: Pattern Palooza Polka dots and gingham! Houndstooth and stripes! Throw on your craziest prints and patterns for something all campers like: our Annual Talent Show!

Thursday: Banquet Night Parents, join us for a fine night of dining while your youngsters have a blast with their counselors!

Friday: Glow for Gold! You can shine like gold, glow as brightly as the Olympic Torch, or come decked out in your country’s colors. Whichever you choose, we’ll commemorate our week at camp and the Summer Olympics in style!

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Animals
  • Fireworks
  • A Functioning Antique Grandfather Clock

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

Shores Packing List

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Theme Nights

Sunday: Job Fair Frenzy Here at the Shores, we want to celebrate our high schoolers' upcoming stage of life by hosting our very own job fair! But of course this isn't your "normal" job fair... Come dressed in your dream job attire and get ready to scramble around camp to collect unique skills to add to your resume.

Monday: Ocean Alphas There can only be one… Join us on Monday nights as we compete to see which ocean creature will be crowned King or Queen of the Ocean!
**Sophomores: They've got a big bite, but is that enough to come out on top? Welcome to Team Shark.
***Juniors: They may seem docile, but there is power in numbers. Welcome to Team Dolphin.
****Seniors: You'll never see them coming, but you'll always know when they arrive: Welcome to Team Orca.

Tuesday: Espionage Sir, yes sir! Evade the evil Striker Force to reach the Secret Tower in this age-old Shores night game. Bring your camo, ghillie suits, and all things green!

Wednesday: Crazy Ronny's Firework Fiasco It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's just Crazy Ronny's Firework Stand! Get ready to boogie at the craziest USA-themed dance party you've ever seen. This night will surely end with a bang!

Thursday: Dock Rock Did someone say "lake day"? Come ready for a luau-style party on the water. Beach volleyball, wake-boarding, and pizza! What could be better?

Friday: Game Shore Networks Leave the gym shorts and t-shirts in the cabin and put on your Sunday—oops, FRIDAY—best! Kick back, relax, and enjoy dinner and a show as your counselors bring the laughs from the stage.

Don’t Bring

  • Alcohol or Drugs
  • Tobacco / E-cigarettes / Vape Pens
  • Electronics / Cell Phones
  • Shaving Cream
  • Fireworks
  • Bike shorts
  • Tank tops with spaghetti straps, razor backs, or with a super tight fit
  • Books / Magazines
  • Gum

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

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

Packing meds can bring up a lot of 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. 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 over-the-counter meds for occasional as needed use. If your camper takes a daily allergy med, please check it in at drop-off.

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