Camp Butano Creek is near the ocean; mornings can be cold & damp—drizzle and even rain are a possibility.  Please equip your camper accordingly.  Pack enough shirts, socks, and underwear so that you have enough for each day plus an extra set.

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medications & prescriptions

We are able to accommodate prescription medications.  Please click here to learn how to pack them.  Please leave over the counter medications at home as our Health Center is fully stocked.

helpful advice

  • When packing for camp, think of your camper, if she tends to be cold pack extra warm things.
  • Pack enough shirts, socks, and underwear so your child has enough for each day and an extra.
  • It is best to bundle outfits together for each individual day, so it is easier for her to get ready in the morning. You can even put a set of clothes (pants, shirt, socks and underwear) in a gallon-sized zip-lock bag and labeled as “shorts & t-shirt” or “long sleeved / long pants”.
  • It is best to put all bottles containing liquid (shampoo, liquid soap, sun-screen) in plastic bags for traveling.
  • While at camp it is easier if your camper has something to carry her bath-room supplies in; mesh bags work well.
  • Attach a packing list inside your camper’s bag to help her pack at the end of the session.
  • For younger campers pre-address and stamp envelopes for letters.
  • Have your camper pack her bags with you so she will know where to find everything.

Dress code

Our dress code requirements are based on safety and activity appropriateness, along with the values of our camp.
  • Closed toe / heel shoes required for all camp activities, except flip flops are okay in the shower
  • Crew or longer length socks required for all camp activities (due to ticks, poison oak, scratches)
  • Regular length (not cropped) and shirts without fringe are required for daily archery activities
  • T-shirts are recommended (due to sun and bug exposure). However, if wearing tank tops, there is no minimum strap width and racer back style is okay.
  • No shorty shorts (due to splinters and ticks)

Label everything!


do not bring:

  • Aerosol cans (e.g. suntan lotion/bug spray)
  • Glass containers
  • Expensive cameras
  • Cellular phones or any electronic device
  • Footlockers
  • Candy, gum or any snacks
  • Socks shorter than crew length
  • Halter or backless tops
  • Shortie shorts
  • Toeless / backless shoes
  • Sandals
  • Rings or other valuable jewelry