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.

Label absolutely everything with your camper's name.

equipment

A mattress will be supplied
  • Warm sleeping bag
  • 1—2 warm blankets
  • Pillow
  • Unbreakable cup with handle
  • Flashlight plus extra batteries
  • Water bottle or canteen
  • Day pack

clothing

We recommend using a soft-sided dufflebag to hold your gear.
  • Swimsuit
  • 2-3 Shorts / Capri’s
  • 4-6 Long Pants / Jeans
  • 7 Short Sleeve Shirts or Tank Tops with 2” wide straps
  • 4+ Long Sleeve Shirts
  • 7—9 pairs Underwear
  • 7—9 pairs Crew Socks (or longer length  no NO-SHOW socks)
  • 2 pairs warm PJ’s or sweat suit (to sleep in)
  • 2 Sweatshirts or Sweaters
  • Baseball cap or hat with brim
  • Warm hat; Gloves or Mittens
  • Warm Jacket
  • Raincoat / Rain Poncho with hood
  • 2 pairs shoes with good tread; Sneakers or Hiking Boots - NO SANDALS
  • Laundry Bag

toiletries

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Shampoo / Conditioner
  • Bath Soap
  • Hairbrush and comb
  • Sunscreen (spf 15 or higher)
  • Lip balm with sunscreen
  • Insect repellent (NO AEROSOL)
  • Deodorant
  • Kleenex
  • Menstruation Supplies (if necessary)
  • Hair ties / Scrunchies / Hair Bands

Unit-Specific lists

Pacific Packers
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Drifters
  • Long pants that cover the ankles when in a sitting position
  • Camper's height & weight listed on the medical update form
Mariners
  • Water shoes
  • Warm layer of fleece or capilene for your upper body
  • Sunglasses
  • Eyewear strap
Wavecatchers
These are in addition to the usual packing list:
  • Beach towel (2 total)
  • Swim suit (2 total)
  • 3 pr underwear (10 total)
  • Sweatshirt (3 total)
  • Water shoes
Adventurers
  • Water shoes or neoprene booties (optional)
  • Sunglasses
  • Eyewear strap

miscellaneous

  • 2 bath towels, 1 washcloth, 1 hand towel
  • Beach towel
  • Bag / Container to carry shower items
  • Bandana(s)
  • Stationary, pens, pencils, & stamps - all campers write a letter home
OPTIONAL (but nice to have):
  • Camera and film (try disposable)
  • Sunglasses with head strap
  • Pillow and pillowcase
  • Twin fitted bed sheet— to cover camp mattress
  • Favorite stuffed animal
  • Rubber shoes—for shower only
  • Extra pair of shoes

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.


Label everything!

Printable lists:


do not bring:

No-show socks; halter, backless, or spaghetti strap tops; toeless / backless shoes, sandals; aerosol cans, glass bottles; cellular phones / pagers; expensive cameras; any electronic devices; rings or other valuable jewelry; footlockers.

Campers should also NOT bring: candy, gum, or snacks with them to camp.