Clothes that come to camp should be comfortable and appropriate for outdoor activity. There are no “dress-up” occasions at camp. OUR BATHING SUIT POLICY bans suits that are held up with strings, have long ties that can get caught in ski ropes, or are simply too revealing. Use your best judgment or call us with questions! Shorts should have at least a 3-inch inseam. T-shirts, tanks and other tops should cover your camper’s torso. No tummy-revealing “crop tops,” please!
This is a suggested list. If your child tends to go through clothes rapidly, then pack a bit more than what is noted. If s/he loves sports, probably best to send two pairs of athletic shoes. Please remember: We will not send out laundry for two-week campers. These campers will need a 13-day clothing supply. All other campers should have a 10-to-12-day clothing supply. For trips out of camp, such as Mackinac Island, we request that campers wear a Walden T-shirt and/or sweatshirt for easy identification. Closed-toe shoes are required after 8 p.m. each night. Walden’s official camp outfitter is Brody’s in West Bloomfield, MI. www.brodysonline.com, 248-851-6232.
CLOTHING
____ 8-10 pr shorts (At least 3-inch inseam)
____ 4-6 pr jeans/athletic pants
____ 13 long- and short-sleeve T-shirts, (1 green or grey that says “Walden”)
____ 3 sweatshirts (1 “Walden”)
____ 3 pr pajamas (1 for cool weather)
____ 13 pr underwear
____ 13 pr socks (we wear closed-toed shoes in the evenings, which typically require socks!)
____ 3 swimsuits, consider long-sleeve rash guards for sun protection (please note our swimwear policy in the Parent Guide)
____ 1 rain jacket
____ 1-2 mid-weight (i.e. fleece) jackets
____ 1 cap or hat for sun protection
SHOES
____ 1 pr water shoes (not flip flops; shoes that
will reliably stay on feet when in the water/river)
____ 2 pr athletic shoes
____ 1 pr hiking shoes (a sturdy athletic shoe can often substitute)
____ 1 pr rainboots, if hiking shoe is not waterproof
____ If horseback riding: 1 pr hard-sole shoes (no
tennis shoes) with small heel, or paddock boots
BED AND BATH
____ 2 washable laundry bags. Two-week campers need only one.
____ 4 bath towels
____ 4 wash cloths and/or hand towels
____ 3 beach towels
BED AND BATH (cont)
____ 1 mattress pad (no egg crates)
____ 1-2 pillows
____ 2-4 pillowcases
____ 2 cot-sized fitted sheets (avail. at Brody’s and online)
____ 2 cot-sized flat sheets (avail. at Brody’s and online)
____ 2 blankets
____ 1 sleeping bag (may be unzipped and used as the second blanket)
MISCELLANEOUS
____ 2 large duffel bags (please avoid XL bags; they’re too heavy when filled)
____ Toiletries
____ Flashlight and batteries
____ Reusable H2O bottle (with or w/out carbon filters for taste)
____ Kleenex
____ Toilet articles in box/case
____ Sunscreen and bug spray
____ Stationary/stamps
OPTIONAL ITEMS (*available at camp)
____ Personal music player (No video capability)
____ Disposable cameras
____ Stuffed animal, blankie, pictures from home
____ *Personal tennis racket, archery bow,
lacrosse stick, baseball glove, etc.
____ Personal musical instruments
____ Dance shoes (Tap, Ballet, Etc.)
____ *Board games, cards, books
____ *Horseback riding helmet
____ Riding breeches or riding boots
____Costumes for the Hallowalden banquet