Summer Camp Packing List

Mar 09, 2026
by Outdoor School Shop

Summer Camp Packing List

Mar 09, 2026
by Outdoor School Shop

Summer Camp Planning Made Easy

Rounding up all the items your kiddos need for summer camp can be time-consuming & stressful, to be honest!

So, stress no more!

The team here at ODSS has prepared:

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Checklist:

Rain pants/bib (consider Shell pants as an alternative - waterproof, durable, and breathable)
Rain Jacket (consider a Shell jacket as an alternative - waterproof, durable, and breathable)
Rain mittens (or shell mittens
Rain Hat (optional if jacket has a hood, but visibility is better w/ a hat vs. a hood for children)
Lightweight Jacket or Sweater (fleece or lightweight insulation)

UV Sun Hats and / or Sunglasses
T-shirts
Waterproof Pants
Closed Toe Shoe / Water Shoes
UV Sunshirt / Rashguard
Swimsuit
Bento or Lunchbox option
Waterbottle
Backpack or Waterproof Bag
Long Sleeve breathable shirt (Tip: Merino wool base layers work great for this)
Long Pants or zip off pants to shorts
Socks (we recommended lightweight merino wool that extend mid calf)

Sunscreen
Bug Spray / Bug Wipes / Bug stickers
Anti-itch creme
Towel
Baggies for the little things that get lost (lip balm, hair ties, extra socks)
Baggies for the little things that come home (rocks, leaves, acorns, nature treasures
Camera
Sleeping Bag
Waterproof Seat Pad

SUMMER CAMP ESSENTIALS

SUMMER CAMP ESSENTIALS

Kids Sweatshirt – Soft Stretch Everyday Comfort Layer | Reima | #color_stone-green

Reima

Kids Sweatshirt – Soft Stretch Everyday Comfort Layer | Reima

$45.00

Kids Outdoor Shorts – UPF 50+ Lightweight Hiking & Play Shorts | Reima | #color_earthy-beige

Reima

Kids Outdoor Shorts – UPF 50+ Lightweight Hiking & Play Shorts | Reima

$45.00

Kids Hamos Skort – Lightweight Quick-Dry Skirt with Built-In Shorts | Reima | #color_stone-green

Reima

Kids Hamos Skort – Lightweight Quick-Dry Skirt with Built-In Shorts | Reima

$40.00

Kids Sukeltaja Rash Guard – UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Protection Swim Shirt | Reima | #color_soft-coral

Reima

Kids Sukeltaja Rash Guard – UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Protection Swim Shirt | Reima

$45.00

Kids Kroolaus Rash Guard – UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Protection Swim Shirt | Reima | #color_fresh-mint

Reima

Kids Kroolaus Rash Guard – UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Protection Swim Shirt | Reima

$45.00

Kids Swim Shorts – UPF 50+ Lightweight Quick-Dry Somero Shorts | Reima | #color_sparkly-blue

Reima

Kids Swim Shorts – UPF 50+ Lightweight Quick-Dry Somero Shorts | Reima

$35.00