Residential - Recommended

· Sleeping bag or 2-3 warm blankets
· Sheets, pillow & pillowcase
· Rubber sheet (if necessary)
· Mattress cover (if desired)
· Flashlight & extra Batteries
· 6 changes of socks, underwear, etc.
· 6 changes of clothing - shorts, shirts long pants, etc.
· Pajamas or other sleepwear
· Dress clothes for dance & candlelight ceremony (if desired)
· Rain gear (coat, poncho, boots, etc.)
· Bathing suit (two if possible)
· Camera & film
· Writing paper, envelopes, stamps, postcards, pen/pencil, addresses
· Favorite book or magazine
· 2 pairs sneakers or comfortable walking shoes
· Sandals or flip-flops (for waterfront & shower)
· Boots or shoes with heel (required for Horse Management)
· Sweatshirt, heavy sweater or jacket
· 2 beach towels
· Bath towel & face cloth
· Body soap & shampoo
· Hairbrush or comb
· Toothbrush & toothpaste
· Hair ties for long hair
· All possessions labeled with camper’s name

Day Camp - Recommended

· Swim suit
· Beach Towel
· Sun Screen (non-aerosol)
· Insect repellent (non-aerosol)
· 1 change of pants/shorts
· 1 change of shirt
· 1 change of underwear & socks
· Rain gear (if needed)
· Sweatshirt or sweater (if needed)
· Sandals or flip-flops (for waterfront)
· Sneakers or comfortable walking shoes
· Hair ties for long hair
· Riding boots or shoes with heel (required for Horse Management)
· Backpack or bag to store belongings
· All possessions labeled with camper’s name

All - Leave at home

· Radio, stereo, Walkman, Cell Phone etc.
· Handheld electronic games
· Anything of value
· Knives
· Cash

Please note : There are no laundry facilities at camp. Campers staying more than one week will require extra clothing. Although every effort is made to prevent loss of items, 4-H Camp Middlesex is not responsible for any clothing or personal items brought in by campers. Campers are responsible for labeling their items before coming to camp and for checking the lost and found for items before they leave.