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NORTH STAR CAMP FOR BOYS PACKING LIST SUMMER 2021

Even if you are a camp veteran, please read over this packing list as we've added some items due to new wilderness trip offerings, changes in camp procedures, and COVID-19 requirements.

All campers need everything on the list, except where noted. goes out once a week, so you're packing for approximately 12 days. Please label your son's gear Campers who are going on the Canadian (current 9th with his full name. graders attending 1st Session or 8 weeks) have a specific Use permanent marker on items that can't be Canadian Trip packing list. sewn or stamped Don't just use your son's initials or first name If you have any questions, please feel free to email Info on ordering labels can be found on the [email protected] or call the camp office at "Preparing for Camp" page on our website 715-462-3254. BAGGAGE NSC 2 DUFFEL BAGS 12 T- OPTIONAL If you are buying new duffels, get standard, heavy duty duffels that can withstand the wear & tear of travel to and 3 SWEATSHIRTS from camp. Ideal size is approximately 36"x17"x17". No hard sided foot lockers/trunks, please! 5 LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS 10 PAIRS OF OUTERWEAR *Fast-drying is best. 4 1 RAIN OR WATERPROOF WITH NO ! 4 / 1 MIDWEIGHT POLARTEC JACKET *A fast-drying jacket or fleece (avoid cotton 16 PAIRS OF fleece/sweatshirt material which doesn't absorb moisture though). Ideal for trips! 16 PAIRS OF 1-2 PAIRS OF LIGHTWEIGHT, UNDERWEAR/BOXERS FAST-DRYING NYLON PANTS *For rainy/cold weather and trips! COVID-19 ESSENTIALS 1 WOOL OR FLEECE 7 MASKS/FACE COVERINGS *Ski work great. Buffs/ will not be allowed this summer for indoor use. 2 BASEBALL HATS Face coverings should: Have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric Completely cover the camper's nose & mouth "All my bags are packed; I'm ready to go." Fit snugly against the sides of the face, with a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the mask - John Denver, Leaving on a Jet Plane LINEN **Cot sized bedding for ALL campers.** 2 FITTED SHEETS 2 PAIRS OF TENNIS

2 FLAT SHEETS 1 PAIR OF RAIN 2 WARM BLANKETS *Hiking boots or old gym shoes work great. *Sleeping bag may be used if it unzips flat. 1 PAIR OF AQUA SHOES 1 PILLOW Aqua shoes need to stay on in the water (i.e. Chacos, Tevas, aqua socks, etc.). These are not 3 PILLOW CASES flip flops, as they come off easily in the lake.

1 MATTRESS PAD 1 PAIR OF SHOWER SHOES/FLIP No egg crate mattress toppers, please. Egg crates FLOPS *Aqua shoes from above also work. are left behind at the end of the summer and create a negative environmental impact. IF YOUR CAMPER IS CURRENTLY A: 7th Grader and attending 8 weeks or 2nd Session 3 BATH TOWELS OR 8th Grader and attending 8 weeks or 1st Session 3 BEACH TOWELS THEN THESE FOOTWEAR ITEMS ARE NEEDED TOO: 1 PAIR HIKING BOOTS 2 WASHCLOTHS OR A SHOWER W/ ANKLE SUPPORT SCRUBBER/LOOFA Hiking boots recommended, not hiking shoes. Make sure your camper breaks them 2 OFFICIAL NORTH STAR LAUNDRY BAGS in before camp. Wearing worn-in boots on To make the laundry process more efficient, we now require hiking trips results in fewer blisters. NSC laundry bags. Bags will last several summers. More information about purchasing bags will be sent in the spring. 2 PAIRS OF MIDWEIGHT HIKING SOCKS MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Wool or synthetic only. Cotton does not dry quickly and contributes to blisters. 1 SLEEPING BAG Synthetic fiber sleeping bags recommended. They compress RECOMMENDED ITEMS easily and dry much faster than down/cotton sleeping bags. PLAYING CARDS 1 SLEEPING PAD FOR CAMPING A basic foam camping sleeping pad works great. READING MATERIAL No need to purchase expensive inflatable pads. CRAZY CREEK/CAMPING CHAIR 1 TOILETRY KIT SUPPLIED WITH: *NO Chairs with metal frames. TOOTHBRUSH COMB/BRUSH NAILCLIPPERS BOARD GAMES/SMALL GAMES TOOTHPASTE SHAMPOO CUP *Communal games to be played in the cabin. SOAP/BODY WASH OPTIONAL ITEMS SUNSCREEN (AT LEAST SPF 30) 1 OR WRAP TOWEL MOSQUITO/TICK REPELLENT *Repellant with around 30% DEET recommended. 1 HANGING BAG 2 DURABLE WATER BOTTLES *For skits and OLD special programs. Nalgenes or Gatorade style water bottles are preferred. We do not recommend Camelback style water bottles with straws because they are hard to clean. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS *Inexpensive ENVELOPES AND STAMPS DIGITAL CAMERA recommended This is a great opportunity to teach your son how to properly address an envelope (include an example), STUFFED ANIMAL as opposed to providing self-addressed envelopes. Many letters don't reach their destination because *NO video, app, game of our campers' "unique" addressing skills. MUSIC PLAYER or Wifi capablities. PENS AND PAPER North Star has these BASEBALL communal items to share. SWIM 1 FLASHLIGHT & If your son will regularly GOGGLES participate in softball, TENNIS RACQUET BATTERIES tennis, or fishing, we A GOOD DISPOSITION recommend they bring FISHING POLE AND TACKLE their own gear. *Collapsible PROHIBITED ITEMS The following items are not allowed at camp:

EGG CRATE OR FOAM MATTRESS TOPPERS

KNIVES / POCKET KNIVES / MULTI TOOLS

E-READERS

SMART

ANYTHING WITH A SCREEN (except sunscreen)

FOOD / SNACKS

BOTTLED WATER

WATER BALLOONS / WATER GUNS

DUCT TAPE

SILLY STRING

Campers are not allowed to have phones at camp. Those traveling to or PHONES from camp by airplane can bring a phone to have during travel, and the phone will be collected and safely stored upon arrival. Campers bringing phones that are not traveling by air will have their phones sent home at their family's expense. We do not have storage for all camper's phones and cannot be responsible for the value of phones if they are lost or damaged.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL THE CAMP OFFICE AT 715-462-3254 OR EMAIL [email protected].