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    • Outdoor Education
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    • JROTC - JCLC
    • Parent Resources
  • Retreats/Rentals
    • Adult Groups
    • Youth Groups
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    • Calendar
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    • Research
  • Financial Assistance
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A serene landscape featuring rolling hills, a vibrant sunset, and a peaceful river flowing through the scene.

Overnight Summer Camp Packing List

Here are the things you and your child will likely need to pack for Camp RIO summer camp.
Put everything in a trunk or suitcase.  Trunks are nice because they also create a place to sit.

PLEASE PUT NAMES ON EVERY ITEM

  • Hat
  • Glasses/contacts and cleaning solution
  • Prescription medication (In a Ziplock bag labeled with your camper's name- include medication form in bag)
  • Sunglasses
  • Goggles for swimming
  • Rain Jacket
  • Shorts x 7
  • Sweatshirt (cabins can be cold)
  • Swimsuit 
  • Swim shirt with UV protection
  • T-shirts x 7
  • Underwear x 7
  • Pajama
  • Flip-flops (for shower-time)
  • Shoes, plus a spare pair
  • Socks x 7
  • Bedding — Bring twin size bed sheets, pillow, and a comforter/blanket or sleeping bag
  • Hand towel
  • Beach towels — can be used for bath or swimming
  • Shower caddy
  • Comb or brush
  • Deodorant
  • Bug repellent
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Soap in carrier
  • Sunscreen
  • Toothbrush, toothbrush container and toothpaste
  • Flashlight
  • Laundry bag
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Spending money (parents can add money to camp store online)
  • Comforts of home, like a family photo or a stuffed animal
  • Entertainment, like books and deck of cards- no electronics please
  • Small backpack

We recommend labeling your camper's items. Here is a link you can use to order labels: https://everythingsummercamp.com/collections/camp-rio

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