What Should I Bring To Camp? 

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  • Plenty of socks and underwear

  • Comfortable workout clothes – shorts, T-shirts, leotards, etc.

  • Additional shorts and T-shirts

  • A set of clothes that can get dirty

  • At least two pairs of pants

  • Warm pajamas

  • Swimsuit

  • Shower towel

  • Shower Caddy

  • Beach towel

  • Tennis shoes, sandals, and hiking boots

  • Warm jacket

  • Sweatshirts/sweaters (Evenings can get chilly to downright cold)

  • Poncho or raincoat

  • Sleeping bag and a bottom sheet or sheets and blankets (consider a large plastic bag to cover sleeping bag and pillow in case of rain during travel)

  • Pillow

  • Flashlight

  • Sundries – soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, brush, bug spray, sun screen, etc.

  • Medication – ALL medications MUST be given to the Nurse and documented on the Medical Form

  • Miscellaneous – Cards, a disposable camera, books, stationery, addresses, and stamps

  • A laundry bag

What NOT To Bring To Camp!

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  • Cellular Devices ARE NOT ALLOWED - it detracts from the camp experience. This INCLUDES camera phones. We highly recommend disposable cameras.

    • If a camper brings a mobile phone, including camera phones, the administrators will confiscate the device and return it to the camper at the end of the week.

  • Portable electronic devices - iPods/iPads/portable music devices/etc.

    •  Porter Camp and it's staff are not responsible for any lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed property.  Don't bring it, don't risk it.

  • Extra Money outside of the Camp Bank

    • Campers will NEVER need actual money at camp, Canteen Cards and House Accounts are used. Funding of the house account for Canteen Spending can be done by mail, or online during the registration checkout process.

  • Rollerblades

  • Bicycles

  • Other valuables - again don't bring it, don't risk it.