Posted on: Friday, May 26th, 2017
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FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER!
Summer Camp is here! All of our plans and preparations are in full swing so that all campers will have their best summer ever. To help, here is some guidance for parents about what we suggest kids bring to camp (and what they leave at home). In addition, for your convenience, we have included a link to our camp handbooks.
PLEASE label all items – including lunch
» North Attleboro Camp Handbook
Suggested Items for All Camps
When preparing for a camp day, it’s helpful to remember how active kids are at camp. They need to be comfortable and to have a few food options:
Comfortable Clothes to move and play in. Campers will get messy so consider bringing a change of clothing
Swimsuit & Towel – if you are participating in a camp that has swim time
Closed Toe Shoes (No Sandals or Flip Flops Please)
Water Shoes – if your camper does not want wet sneakers (Toes need to be covered)
Sweatshirt or Light Jacket for cool or damp days
Lunch, Snacks, & Drinks.
Please be sure to provide choices that are healthy, fulfilling, and non-perishable (there is no refrigeration at camp). Children will eat and drink more than usual because they are so active throughout the day. Half-Day campers will need snacks and drinks only.
Water Bottles with Water (no glass please)
Sunscreen and Bug Repellent.
A Bag to carry your belongings and a plastic bag for wet clothes
Suggested Items for Rainy Days
On bad-weather days, it’s a good idea to send a little extra to camp. It helps keep them comfortable if we get stuck out in the weather:
Raincoat or Poncho
Umbrella
Extra shoes/socks
Changes of clothes (including underwear)
What NOT to bring to Camp
PLEASE leave valuable personal items at home.
Campers should not bring or wear any valuable, personal articles such as expensive footwear, watches, jewelry, phones, personal music devices, electronic games, trading cards, key chains, toys, etc. Children are not permitted to use these items at camp. Do not bring sporting equipment unless it is approved by the camp counselors and/or to be used at a specialty sports camp. The Hockomock Area YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
