Please label everything — especially shoes! Kids will honestly forget the clothes they showed up to camp in if it didn’t have their name on it.
Echo Pond is not responsible for lost or damaged items. Please do not send anything that is special or can’t be replaced easily.
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Sleeping Items
- Sleeping bag or sheets and warm blankets
- Pillow
Optional:
- Stuffed animal or other comfort item
- Extra sheet or blanket to tuck into the top bunk to create a cozy nook
- Battery-operated night light or string lights
Toiletries
- Large towel and washcloth
- Shampoo and soap (biodegradable if possible)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hairbrush or comb
- Menstrual products (if your child is at or near the age of menstruation)
Optional:
- Flip flops for the shower
Clothing
- Underwear and socks for each day of camp (plus a few extras)
- Pants and shorts (2–3 pairs each)
- T-shirts (2–3)
- Long-sleeve shirts (1–2)
- Warm sweater or hoodie (1–2)
- Pajamas (1–2)
Optional:
- Slippers or warm socks for inside the bunkhouse
Go-Gear (Day Pack Items)
- Small or medium backpack
- Sun hat or baseball cap
- Sunscreen and bug repellent (cream versions are preferred)
- Water bottle
Optional:
- Sunglasses
Outdoor Clothing
- Rubber boots or waterproof footwear
- Comfortable shoes for walking or hiking
- Raincoat and splash pants
- Bathing suit
- Sandals or water shoes for swimming
- (Our beach is very rocky — Crocs are a great option!)
Bonus Items
- Flashlight
- Small journal and pencils or a book
Optional:
- Balls, frisbees, board games, art supplies, or musical instruments
- Lifejacket (we provide them, but some campers prefer their own)
- Photos of family or a letter from home
- Camera
- Kids often enjoy bringing small decorations to personalize their bunk space.
This year, only sticky tack may be used. Please do not send tape, tacks, or
adhesives, as these damage the paint and make it very difficult to repaint the rooms. - For Intermediate, Teen, and Leadership camps: a whittling knife
(only if your child is confident and responsible using this tool. Knives will be
collected at the bus and used during supervised whittling sessions and free time.)
Teen / Leadership Camp Bonus Gear
Bring these items if you have them. There is no need to purchase anything new.
Some teens prefer using their own camping gear.
- Waterproof muck boots or tall rubber boots (for boggy portage sections)
- Large backpack for carrying gear
(a school backpack is fine — please avoid small drawstring bags) - Lifejacket (we provide them, but some campers prefer their own)
- Roll-up sleeping pad
- Mess kit (for meals, including utensils)