Rangers Packing List

In-Camp Necessities

Equipment

Qty.

Comments

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Pillow, pillowcase, sheets and blankets for cabin beds

1

• Also available to purchase, but please let us know before arrival.

Toiletries

• toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shower essentials …

Towels and washcloths

1

• 1 shower, 1 swimming.

Plenty of socks and underwear

• Lots of camp activities can result in getting dirty and wet and in need of a change of clothes.

Shorts and t-shirts

• At camp they can be of any material desired, again it's important to know things could get dirty. A variety of colors is always a good idea for different camp games but not necessary.

Jeans or sweatpants

• Having a long pants option is always a must. It's northern Michigan afterall and sometimes there can be chilly evenings.

Wool or wool blend sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt

• Sweatshirts keep us warm and also if it's buggy to cover up our arms. Wool blend is what is recommended for the trips and it keeps warmth in and dries quicker. At camp it's more of a personal preference.

Bathing suit(s) (nylon is best)

2

• Many of our activities are based at the waterfront or on the lake, more than 1 is a good idea in order to let one dry out.

Sandals/water shoes (Tevas, Chacos, or flip flops)

• It's more comfortable when doing water activities to have a form or water shoe to wear, however we strongly encourage close-toed shoes when walking about camp.

Laundry bag

• To keep dirty clothing separate from clean.

*Sunglasses, sunscreen and ChapStick

• Any good quality sunglasses with 100% UV protection will work.
• Sunscreen: Make sure it is at least SPF 30 or greater. If you burn easily.
• Chapstick: Stick or cream. Make sure it provides sun protection

Bug spray (bring what you are accustomed to!)

• DEET de-waterproofs your gear, if you plan to bring DEET spray, have extra bandanas to spray it onto instead of your gear.

* Water bottle

1-2

• Wide mouth liter or 1.5 liter size.

Comfortable sneakers

1-2

• Cross trainers, tennis or running shoes in good condition for around camp and close toed shoe activities, these could get mucky, especially during GaGa.

Dress up/Casino Night attire

• Bring a fun, silly outfit

 Flashlight (small and light with new batteries)

1

• Headlamps are great.
• These are used during night time in the cabin or to go to the bathroom at night. Also will be good for the trip. Petzl, Black Diamond and Princeton Tec all make great ones.

Footlocker, trunk, or suitcase for holding the above

• It’s the campers main storage for their belongings and private things.

Spending money

• Recommend $20 to be added to your store bill.

Optional Items

Equipment

Qty.

Comments

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Camera

• Small, light and durable with spare batteries. Extra memory cards
• Or even disposables are encouraged as they will be on trip with no way of charging.

A good book or journal

• small packable Journal and pencils, along with a suitable book. They can always swap books in the cabin if they finish it or even get one from the camp library.

Photographs of family and friends

• We encourage campers to decorate their bunk area and give a sense of home.

Musical instrument

• In the evening downtime, cabins will often have campfires and hang in the division singing songs, if you want to you may bring a musical instrument. Ukuleles and guitars are popular.

Preaddressed and pre-stamped envelopes and cards

• To write letters home and to friends. Stamps can also be purchased from the main office.

Hammock

• There are lots of perfect hammock hanging areas around camp if you choose to bring one.

Mandatory Trip Clothing

Equipment

Qty.

Comments

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Long sleeve shirt

1

• We recommend synthetic long-sleeved, can be collared for bug protection.

Fleece jacket or wool sweater

1

• This is a warm layer to wear. fleece dries fast and works while damp.

Waterproof rain jacket (coated nylon is fine, Gore-Tex is not necessary)

1

• “Rain-proof” not “rain-resistant”. Multi-layer rain proof is better. Durable and heavy duty water-proofing is highly recommended. Must fit over all layers (including dry layers).

Long johns/synthetic long underwear bottom

1

• Fleece or leggings will work – not jeans.
• another warm and dry layer for when needed.

 *Warm hat  &

Sun hat, baseball cap or bandana & gloves

1

• Warm hat, wool or fleece is preferred to cover ears and head if cold.
• Sun hat/baseball cap or bandana for daytime protection against sun.

Socks

1

• A warm pair of socks for sleeping in

Sneakers

1

• To hike out to the meadow

Mandatory Trip Equipment

Equipment

Qty.

Comments

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Day pack

• A smaller pack to keep their belongings together on hike to the meadow.

Synthetic sleeping

1

• We recommend synthetic bags rated to at least 30° F. The possibility of rain makes it difficult to keep a down bag dry.

*Water bottles

1

• Hydration!!

Headlamp/lightweight flashlight

1

• For getting around the campsite in the evenings.

Optional Trip Equipment

Equipment

Qty.

Comments

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Bugnet

1

• This is a personal preference.

*Stuffed Animal

DO NOT BRING TO CAMP

• Knives, pocket knives or weapons
• Pets or animals
• Cell phones, electronic games, computers, ipods or kindles
• Candles
• Teen Magazines or comics
• Personal sport equipment must be checked in with camp

Camp provides

• Hammocks and Bug Net curtains
• Fun snacks

Information regarding clothing

• Campers will not get to do Laundry, so be sure to have enough clothing.
• Please mark all articles of clothing and belonging with your camper’s name.

Note about allergies

If your child has specific food related allergies, please inform us in advance of their arrival at camp. Also please consider sending them with some appropriate food that they like for the the trip (i.e nut free trail mix)