Preparing for Camp
Everything you need to get ready for your session at Camp Deer Run.
PACKING
LIST
How soon is too soon to start packing? Trick question, it’s never too early to start prepping for Camp Deer Run! Click below to see everything you should pack for an awesome week at Camp.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
There are a few things that we recommend for setting up your camper’s bunk. We don’t make any money off of these things, we just want to share some specific items that work well with our bunks.
CAMP DEER RUN COMPASS
The Compass provides an in-depth look at all the ins and outs of a Camp Deer Run session. If you have any questions at all about your session at camp, the compass has your answer!
Packing List
Clothes
- Loose Fitting T-shirts
- Modest Shorts that reach no less than 6 inches above the knee
- Long pants or jeans (mandatory for horse-back riding)
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pajamas/clothes for bed
- Light Jacket or Sweatshirt
- Rain Gear
- One-Piece Swimsuit
- Theme Day Costumes
SHOES
- Closed- Toed Tennis Shoes
- Old tennis shoes or water shoes to wear in the creek
- Open-toed shoes or sandals (only for the pool or bathhouses)
- Crocs and other similar shoes (cannot be worn for running activities)
PERSONAL ITEMS
- Water Bottle
- Camp Chair
- Bedding (twin size sheets and blanket, pillow, extra pillowcase)
- Towels and washcloths (for swimming and showering)
- Toiletries: toothbrush/paste, shampoo, soap, conditioner, deodorant
- Laundry Bag
- Bible
- Notebook, Pen, or Pencils
- A good flashlight and batteries
- Box fan or clip fan (we recommend a box fan)
- Insect repellent & Sunscreen
- Any necessary medications (see compass for details)
DO NOT BRING
- Electronic Devices:
- Cell Phones, Radios, CD or MP3 players, Handheld Gaming Devices, TVs, Laptops, Tablets, iPods, 2-way Radios, Walkie Talkies, Smart Watches or any handheld electronics
- Knives with blades larger than 3 inches
- Campers under 13 may not bring knives of any size
- Weapons, Firearms, Paintball/Airsoft Guns
- Fireworks, Matches or Lighters
- Bikes, Skateboards, scooters, etc.
- Pets
- Alcohol, Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, Nicotine Products, Illegal substances
- Candy or Food Items
- Short Shorts or Bike Shorts
- Tank Tops, Spaghetti Straps, Crop Tops
- Valuable or sentimental items
