Planning ahead: Summer camp essentials

In just a few months, many parents I know will be sending their children to summer camp. This is an experience I, Alpman Ilker, cherish because I know how beneficial summer camp can be for my kids. They always come back from it different and better people, filled to the brim with knowledge and great memories.

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However, I noticed how many parents wait until the last minute to get stuff ready for their children. That’s probably fine if you’re an incredibly busy person, but you should also remember that rushing with the preparations is makes a person prone to forgetting some stuff.

Now, whether you’re a someone who plans ahead of time or if you’re the type to wait, I’m sharing with you this short checklist of all the stuff you need to prep for your kids before sending them off to camp. I hope this helps.

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Sleeping bags

Clothes (not so much that there’s no space left in the bag)
Shirts, shorts, swimwear (trunks and rash guards), underwear (pack a week’s more that needed), pajamas, a jacket (or a rain coat), and a sweater

Flip-flops
Hat or a cap
Sunglasses
Sunblock
Insect repellant (spray or lotion)
Water jug
Towel (at least two)
Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, tissue paper
Hair brush
Laundry bag
Emergency cash

Hi there, my name is Alpman Ilker and I am a family man from Denver, Colorado. I make sure that I get to spend time with my two children Sarah and Tom, and my loving wife, Susan. I prioritize my family more than my work or my hobby. For more on what I do, visit this website.