What To Bring (Term Camp)

Below you will find the list of items to pack for camp. Please put your name on everything! Campers are allowed 1 trunk, 1 duffel bag, and 1 carry-on bag. Plastic drawers are no longer allowed due to fire code.

Bedding and Linens
1 pillow
3 pillow cases
2 fitted sheets (cot-size or twin)
2 flat sheets (cot-size or twin)
2 wool blankets
4 towels
2 beach towels
2 washcloths
1 bathrobe or towel wrap

Underclothes
15-20 pairs of underwear
4-6 undershirts or bras
15-20 pairs of socks

Shorts and Pants
2 pairs of jeans
4-6 pairs of navy shorts*
2 pairs of white shorts*
8-10 pairs of miscellaneous shorts

Shirts
6-8 white shirts (Camp Alleghany tee-shirts can be purchased at the store)*
8-10 miscellaneous shirts
2 sweaters or sweatshirts*
1 dress/nice outfit

Shoes
1-2 pairs of tennis shoes
1 pair of rain boots
1 pair of shower shows (e.g. flip flops)
1 pair of river shoes (e.g. Crocs, Tevas)
1 pair of dress shoes/sandals

Swimwear
2 bathing suits

Nightclothes
2 pairs of heavy pajamas
2 pairs of lightweight pajamas

Outerwear
1 raincoat or poncho

Toiletries
1 toothbrush and toothpaste*
1 cup/small bucket for toothbrush and toothpaste
1 soap* and soap dish (or 1 body wash)
1 shampoo and conditioner*
1 shower bucket*
1 brush*
1 mirror
1 sunscreen*
Insect Repellent

Miscellaneous—Required
1 flashlight with extra batteries*
1 waterbottle*

Miscellaneous—Optional
Camera, film (disposable cameras sold at camp store)
Pen & pencil*
Stationery*
Stamps*
Tennis racquet, lacrosse stick, field hockey stick
Books to read
Costumes
Watch
Portable camping chair (e.g. Crazy Creek)
Sleeping bag

*can be purchased at the camp store

PLEASE do not bring valuables such as jewelry, electronic devices, etc.

Camp Alleghany is in the mountains along a river. Items will get damp, if not wet.

Daily temperatures are summer-like 80’s, but the evenings can get as cool as 40 degrees. Pack accordingly.