Contributor Kira Garcia spoke to 17 experts, including camp directors, camp counselors, and parents of kids going to camp this summer about the best, most useful things to pack for summer camp.

Be prepared to lose anything you send to camp, except your child. To avoid losing valuable items or overpacking, it’s essential that parents pack smart. It’s just as important to know what not to pack ...

The Ultimate Summer-Camp Packing Guide For Kids. By Caitlin Miller. Published on May 18, 2022 at 3:15 PM. Paid Content For. Athleta Athleta.

The night before her first day, I frantically ran around the house looking for all the items I suddenly realized she would need for her first day away from home. I grabbed an old backpack of mine, ...

Packing the right things is also key. "Just making sure you have the good footwear," said Turgeon. She said closed toe shoes, preferably ones that are worn in are a good idea, to avoid blisters.

Parents are taking advantage of programs involving packing, shopping and laundry services for pre- and post-camp, allowing them to spend time with their children instead of stressing over what ...

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Camping is an experience that looks different for everyone. Some people love the thrill of heading into the backcountry with just the essentials, embracing the simplicity of Mother Nature.

Gigi Levin, 23, a counselor at a camp in central Maryland, said she had first noticed the shift at the start of the summer, when she saw girls “bringing little skin care bottles to activities.” ...