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YMCA Camp Benson

PREPARE THE RIGHT WAY WITH OUR

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

NECESSARY

Sleepwear

Swimsuit

White T-Shirt (for tie dye)

Deodorant

Socks and underwear

Tennis shoes and/or hiking boots

Water shoes or old tennis shoes to canoe

Shower Shoes (but no sandals around camp!)

Shirts or t-shirts

Shorts

Jeans and/or sweat pants

Long sleeve shirt & long pants for paintball

Sweatshirt or light jacket

Loose or fitted sheet for a twin bed

Pillow and Pillow Case

Water bottle with Camper’s name

Small backpack

Flashlight with extra batteries

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Shampoo, shower gel, hair items

Tote for taking items to the shower

Sunscreen, chapstick, tissues

Laundry bag, plastic bag or pillowcase for laundry

Bath towel, hand towel, washcloth

Poncho or raincoat, hat

If a member of the Y’s Ragger Society, bring your last Rag received

Medications in original container with camper’s name*

Bug repellent

Optional

Sunglasses

Disposable camera

Good book to read

Portable Neck Fan (Rechargeable or Battery)

Personal Item

FUN ITEM SUGGESTIONS

Glow Sticks

Friendship Bracelets

Deck of Cards, Card Games

Camp Journal

Coloring Books or Mad Libs

Books

Not Allowed

Any electronic devices including cell phones

Knives or other weapons

Gum

Silly String

Glitter

Fireworks or Matches

Pets

Alcohol or illegal drugs

Money for our Camp Store

Vapes

Money

Extension cords

*Our Camp Nurse takes care of all camper medical needs, including medication management. All camper medication must be checked in with our medical staff during Check-In. The camper Health History Form must be completed two weeks prior to the start of your camper’s session.