What should be brought to camp

Lockable blades and non-serrated edges are allowed. Double-edged, spring-loaded blades, switchblade knives, or other bladed objects such as Ninja stars are not allowed. With the highest concern for safety, boys are obligated to tell their counselor or trip leader prior to using their knife. When not in use, the knife must be stored under control of its owner. Campers using a knife for purposes other than a beneficial tool will lose this responsibility and privilege.

Campers should not bring any food, candy, lighters, matches, water guns, weapons see Knife Policy above , or balloons, to camp. Aerosol products are discouraged unless required for sunscreen or insect repellent preferences.

If these items are brought to camp, we will collect them and hold them in our office until Closing Day. Falling Creek Camp is not responsible for lost cameras or GoPros. Clothing, sports gear, trading cards, and any other items of sentimental or high monetary value should left at home. Falling Creek Camp is not responsible for lost, missing, damaged, or destroyed personal property. Incidental purchases may include batteries, a toothbrush, stamps, or an extra water bottle.

The exception is for campers who may need spending money for the airport, if flying. Cash or credit cards for travel may be checked into the Program Office on Opening Day.

Food of any kind is not allowed in the cabin, because it will attract insects, mice, and snakes. Please leave all your snacks and candy at home. Any food found in the cabins will be collected and held onto in our office until Closing Day. If you are worried about being hungry between meals, we always have baskets of fresh fruit available in the Dining Hall.

We serve three hearty meals each day, where you may eat as much as you are hungry for. We also have a small snack milk and cookies after Evening Program, before bed. Not to worry, if you labeled everything, we can get your lost item back to you easily! We make a strong effort to return lost and found items while your son is at camp and have greater success if all items are labeled with his full name.

Sharpie markers work very well, as do name tapes, and name stamps. On Closing Day, please be sure to check the cabin, the cabin porch, and the Lost and Found area before leaving camp. With the exception of socks, underwear, water bottles, and towels, Falling Creek will return labeled items to campers once they have left camp. Mailing related costs may be charged to your account.

Unlabeled items will be logged and kept for a short time following camp, and then donated to local charity if not claimed. Falling Creek is not responsible for lost items. Please pack a laundry bag for your son that is of good quality and that can be securely closed. Foldable hampers or bags without a secure method of closing are not acceptable. Laundry bags that cannot be securely closed may lose the contents during its trip to and from the laundromat.

Again, label all clothing items. We use a commercial laundry service and ask that you not send clothing of sentimental value or any expensive clothing that cannot handle high heat or heavy spin cycles. Laundry is sent in on a weekly basis and is returned the next day.

There is no laundry service for the Junior session. Falling Creek Camp Close. Who Will Be My Counselor? Can I Call Home? What's the Food Like At Camp? What If I Get Sick? Or Homesick? What's the First Day of Camp Like? What Is The Swim Check? Camp Fun At Home! What to Bring to Camp. How many outfits do I need? Bring a water filter, water purification tablets, or boil your water. Water is essential for life. Food Food preparation and cleanup is part of the rhythm of life.

Meal planning is important when you're camping, you'll want to make sure you brought enough because it may be a long way to the grocery store, especially in the backcountry! You'll also want to make sure the foods you brought are light enough to carry, if you're hiking, and easy to prepare. So what are some ideas of what to bring? Focus on dry foods like rice and pasta. You'll save space and weight, plus you don't have to worry about keeping them cold.

This also helps to reduce odor when cooking, which is an important consideration in bear country. Food storage is important. You don't want that essential ingredient to roll under a car seat while you're rummaging through your things, so staying organized and keeping everything contained will help you out a lot. What's more, keeping things clean will prevent animals from getting into your food.

If you're frontcountry camping, you might want to bring a cooler to store refrigerated items, and you'll also want to have a container for the rest of your food to keep things organized. Backcountry campers may need to use a waterproof bag to hang their food. If you're staying in bear country, you may need to make use of a food storage locker in the campground.

Check with your park for specific food storage policies. Pack foods that come in packages you can flatten, such as plastic bags or boxes, rather than jars and cans. That will save weight and space. The type of camping you select will often determine what food you bring with you. Shelter and Bedding Camping involves setting up a home away from your home. You will need shelter and bedding to rest your head. Tent - Tents come in many sizes and shapes.

Dome tents are popular because they offer the most interior space with the least amount of material, which saves weight if you're backpacking. Comfortable play clothes rather than expensive casual wear are preferred.

Please talk with your child about taking care of and keeping up with belongings. Every effort will be made to help campers keep up with their belongings and find lost items, but the camp cannot be responsible for lost items.

Use this camp packing list to ensure your child has everything they need and nothing they don't. Softball glove, fishing gear, magic tricks, appropriate games and toys, musical instrument if child plays. Cell phones, radios, tape players, I-PODS, I-TOUCH, MP3 players, beepers, walkie-talkies, pocket knives, spray cans of any type, food, candy, gum, firecrackers or any fireworks, pellet guns, knives, jewelry, money, inappropriate reading materials, fans camp supplies fans in each cabin , any electronic device, cigarettes, alcohol, vapes or jules.

Locked trunks or suitcases are not allowed. To insure the safety of all campers and staff, trunks, suitcases and belongings will be checked for appropriateness of items brought to camp. Just click here. Special Camp Woodmont t-shirts will be given to every enrolled camper.