CAMP CAYUGA’S RECOMMENDED CLOTHING LIST This is a general guide for articles the average child will need at camp based on a 10-day rotation. That is, the camp laundry is picked-up every 7-8 days and returned in 2 days. This list is for all campers, regardless of their length of stay. Keep in mind our camp atmosphere is relaxed and everyone dresses comfortably in shorts and t-shirts. There’s no emphasis on fashion.
CLOTHING ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT: RECOMMENDED only if you already have them at home. ____ 9 t-shirts You do not need to purchase these items to participate in the activity. ____ 2 red t-shirts (Required for camp uniform. They can be a solid red t- ____ horseback riding helmet (It must be SEI and ASTM certified) shirt without a logo, or the official Cayuga red t-shirt, which is available ____ skate helmet for purchase at the canteen. These 2 shirts are in addition to the free ____ bike helmet Cayuga red t-shirt that’s given to each camper at camp.) ____ shin guards ____ 4 sweatshirts or sweaters (preferably one red) ____ lacrosse stick ____ 7 pairs of shorts ____ athletic supporter (for contact sports) ____ 2 pairs of black shorts with pockets (Required for camp uniform. ____ diabolo & devil sticks (circus program) Limited quantities are sold at the canteen.) ____ jodhpurs or breeches (equestrian program) ____ 4 pairs of jeans and/or sweatpants ____ leotards or bodysuit (preferably black) and footwear (dance program) ____ 14 pairs of underwear ____ 16 pairs of socks ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT: OPTIONAL ____ 2 pairs of pajamas/night wear (warm & light weight) ____ fishing rod ____ 1 bathrobe (optional) ____ pair of cleats (rubber, not metal) ____ 4 swim suits ____ horseback riding crop ____ 1 light weight jacket or windbreaker (sold at camp) ____ tennis racket (engrave your name) ____ 1 hooded raincoat or poncho (sold at camp) ____ plain white cotton t-shirt (For “T-Shirt Creations” activity: tie-dyeing, air brushing, and ____ 1 warm jacket fabric painting. Sold at camp.) ____ dress clothes (for the Farewell Social at end of first-half session & Prom ____ costumes & small props (For “wacky” events: halloween social, super hero social, at end of summer.) crazy hat day, tie-dye t-shirt day.)
FOOTWEAR PROHIBITED ITEMS - PROHIBITED - EDIBLE ITEMS ____ 2 pair of sneakers THEY’RE INAPPROPRIATE See “Care-Package” section in Handbook ____ 1 pair of shoes or boots with heels (required for horseback riding.) electronic devices that support internet access chewing gum ____ 1 pair of rubber boots or shoes (for rainy weather) cell phones, tablets, ipod touch, smart peanuts & nut products ____ 1 pair of aqua shoes or sandals that have a heel strap watches, etc candy, cakes, cookies, and all other sugar- ____ 1 pair of dress shoes (for the Farewell Social at end of first-half session cameras or any other device with video filming based items (unless purchased from the and Prom at end of summer) capability canteen) ____ extra shoe laces computers & laptops perishable goods (meats, fruits, etc) energy drinks Note: Flip flops and other footwear not having a heel strap are discouraged. portable intercoms & hand held 2-way radios Due to the camp’s uneven terrain, they’ve caused sprained ankles. We video game consoles (Xbox, playstation, etc) slim jims, potato chips, other junk food recommend aqua shoes or sandals that have a heel strap. televisions (unless purchased from the canteen)
portable DVD players PROHIBITED – OBVIOUS REASONS: refrigerators & coolers BED & BATH TOILETRY ITEMS dressers or any storage container that doesn’t cigarettes, tobacco products narcotics, alcohol, pornography ____ 4 sheets. (Campers are required to ______toothbrush & storage fit under the bed (height must be 15” or less) sleep between 2 sheets. Mattress is holder (sold at camp) air conditioners & large room fans nonalcoholic beer and wine
“cot-size” & measures 75”x 30”x 5”.) ____toothpaste (sold at camp) bicycles & scooters NOT RECOMMENDED, BUT ____ 2 pillowcases ____liquid soap (preferred) music with inappropriate language PERMITTED WITH RESTRICTIONS ____ 1 pillow (sold at camp) or bar of soap with clothing, posters, or any other article ____ 2 blankets (sold at camp) storage container containing inappropriate words, pictures, Classic Ipods & the like that do not have ____ 5 bath towels ____plastic drinking cup slogans, and/or logos. internet or video filming capability. (See ‘Restricted Items’ below) ____ 2 beach towels ____comb & hairbrush provocative dress (see-through or revealing), ____ 3 washcloths ____shampoo & conditioner short shorts, certain style tops & bikinis, Head Phones (See ‘Restricted Items’) ____ 2 laundry bags ____tissues speedos & the like.) Hand-held video games such as Nintendo ____ 2 mesh bags for socks (To separate ____deodorant Switch or Game Boys. (See ‘Restricted whites & darks for laundering) ____nail clipper PROHIBITED - THEY’RE UNSAFE Items’ below.)
____pocket size sanitizer curling irons, straightening irons Game cartridges for Playstation2 and PERSONAL ITEMS (See ‘Restricted Items’ below for exception on Xbox360. (Used only in Game Room where ____ 10 face masks (washable) teen campus.) consoles are located.) ____ sunscreen lotion (required) hot-plates, coffee machines with hot plates Musical instruments ____ insect repellent (for cabin overnights) electric blankets, space heaters Golf clubs
____ writing paper (required) hair clippers RESTRICTED ITEMS ____ envelopes (required & sold at camp). For Juniors & Inters, please matches, lighters, fireworks CAMERAS: If the camera does not have prepare pre-addressed pre-stamped envelopes. knives, axes, hatchets ____ postage stamps (required & sold at camp) internet or video filming capability, it’s martial arts weapons ____ pens & pencils (sold at camp) permitted. This includes cameras that only ____ disposable camera (any camera not having video filming capability) paintball guns, paintball pellets take ‘still’ photographs. (Some disposable ____ baseball cap or visor (sold at camp) firearms, ammunition, bows, arrows cameras fit this description.) Restrictions: ____ sunglasses roller shoes with retractable wheels Taking ‘still’ photos anytime outdoors is ____ books, magazines, games, cards, etc. permitted. Taking still photos indoors is only ____ extra pair of prescription glasses and/or contact lenses PROHIBITED - POTENTIALLY permitted if it's inside a supervised activity ____ prepaid calling card (required for international calls & sold at camp.) DANGEROUS IF MISUSED building (art pavilion, gym, dance room). It is baseball bats, softball bats prohibited to take photos inside cabins, living water pistols quarters, bathrooms, dressing rooms, etc. CAMPING GEAR hair dye CLASSIC IPODS (and other devices with no ____ water bottle (required & sold at camp) depilatories (any type of hair removal agent) internet or video filming capability), HEAD ____ small backpack or tote-bag for day trips (sold at camp) permanent magic markers PHONES, HAND-HELD VIDEO GAMES: ____ sleeping bag (for optional overnights) temporary tattoo kits These items are permitted only inside the ____ flashlight with batteries (sold at camp) camper’s cabin. They are not permitted ____ extra batteries (all sizes sold at camp) PROHIBITED - IRREPLACEABLE AND outdoors. They’re considered anti-social. EXPENSIVE ITEMS Classic Ipods are used for music only. ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT: REQUIRED if you intend to participate. Irreplaceable items (such as gifted jewelry) and CURLING IRONS & STRAIGHTENERS: Teen Campus Policy: Curling irons & straighteners ____ baseball glove or softball mitt expensive items (certain musical instruments) are permitted as long as they’re unplugged ____ skateboard need to remain at home, and should not be when not in use. Being turned-off is not good ____ in-line skates brought to camp. If you bring it, you are enough! If the item is found plugged in, it will ____ lacrosse helmet & all pads responsible for it. As stated on the enrollment application, it’s understood that Camp Cayuga is be confiscated and returned on departure day. ____ safety pads for skating & skateboarding (pads for knees, elbows, wrists) not responsible for any item said to be damaged, Please explain this to your teenside camper. lost or stolen.