What to bring - Camp Youth Incorporated

What should you bring to camp?

Download packing list here or see below.

ONE Week Packing List

Please be sure your name is on everything.

Linen:
Please pack in the top of your luggage
1 twin fitted sheet
1 pillow with pillowcase
1 blanket or sleeping bag
2 shower towels and wash cloths
2 pool towels

Clothing:
6 t-shirts
6 pair of shorts
2 pair long pants/leggings
2 swimsuits
1 sweatshirt or jacket
1 raincoat/poncho
Pajamas for 5 nights
Ample supply socks & underwear
Dress up clothes for The Dance
Hat

Shoes:
2 pair closed toe shoes
1 pair of sandals or flip flops for shower use only
1 pair of water shoes/tennis shoes for lake activities
Shoes with a slight heel or riding boots if you choose to ride horses.
Note: crocs are not allowed in the lake

Toiletries:
Body wash or bar soap
Shampoo, Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hairbrush/Comb

Supplies:
Water bottle-required
Sunscreen-required
Bug Repellent
Flashlight
Laundry Bag
Stationery & stamps
Books, Board Games Journal/Sketch pad

We do not allow campers to bring their cell phones or electronic devices.
We supply lifejackets for lake activities and helmets for horseback riding. If you prefer, you may bring your own. We love to decorate our cabins with LED lights, LED candles, small rug, fun pillows.

TWO WEEK Packing List

Please be sure your name is on everything.

Linens:
Please pack in the top of your luggage
2 twin fitted sheets
1 pillow with 2 pillowcases
1 blanket or sleeping bag
5 shower towels
1 pool towel

Clothing:
15 t-shirts
12 pair of shorts
3 pair long pants
3 swimsuits
2 sweatshirts or jacket
1 raincoat/poncho
Pajamas for 12 nights
Ample supply socks & underwear
Dress up clothes for The Dance
Hat

Toiletries:
Body wash or bar soap
Shampoo, Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hairbrush/Comb

Supplies:
Water bottle-required
Sunscreen-required
Bug Repellent
Flashlight
Laundry Bag
Stationery & stamps
Books, Board Games Journal/Sketch pad

We do not allow campers to bring their cell phones or electronic devices.
We supply lifejackets for lake activities and helmets for horseback riding. If you prefer, you may bring your own.
We love to decorate our cabins with LED lights, LED candles, small rug, fun pillows.

Packing Tips

Label everything. Permanently write, or use labels that include first and last name.
Don’t pack anything of value. Things get lost, damaged or borrowed at camp.
Camp is a good place to wear out your old clothes and shoes.
Medium size plastic tubs work well for your belongings.
A laundry bag or an extra pillow case for dirty clothes.
Shoes without laces.
No shoes with open toes. Flip-flops are permitted for showertime only.
No electronic devices. Battery powered music players and disposable camera’s for personal use only (no sharing of pictures online).
Books, Board Games, Cards, and other fun items for cabin time.
Add pre-addressed, pre-stamped stationary to write home.

Check-in is between 3-4 pm on Sundays. Our front gate will open at 2:30 pm and our main gate will open by 3:00 pm. You will be directed to parking, unload your luggage to be delivered to your camper’s cabin and proceed to the Check-in area. There you will meet the Nurse, discuss any medications, allergies and get a head lice check. Then, parents and campers will head to your cabin to meet your counselors and cabin mates, pick out your bunk and meet new friends.

It will help your camper if you bring paper, pen and addressed envelopes for your camper to write letters to family and friends. We also have YI post cards they are free and we provide the stamp. Remember to leave mail with us to be delivered to your camper. The postal service does not deliver to us and we must go into LaVergne to pick it up and often the mail shows up after your camper has left. Care packages are great too but please refrain from leaving too much candy, sweet treats and drinks. We have trading post each night with the option of a drink and a snack. We also have S’mores at our opening campfire!