Arts Camp

Handbook Updates & Packing List

February 28, 2025

We are thrilled that your camper will be joining us for Camp 2025 and we look forward to helping you prepare for this summer over the next couple months. 

We’ve made some updates to our Camper Handbook and created a helpful Key Dates and Info document to keep the information you need easy to access and digestible! As you prepare for Camp 2025, take some time to read through these documents and share them with your camper. 

1. Check out the Caregiver Corner on our website to see a log of all of the informational emails we send to families and for access to quick links and helpful guides to make sure your camper is ready for an amazing summer! (You’re already here!!)
2. Log into the Household Portal where you can find all camp forms including Transportation, Medical, and Approved Adults.
3. Watch our video: How to Navigate Your Household Portal

We can’t believe that camp is just a few months away! You may be starting to plan what your camper may need for camp this summer. If you’re not there yet, that’s totally fine! Save this email to look back on when you’re ready. 

You can view this packing list and more information in the Camper Handbook.

It’s important to plan for hot and cool weather, and pack old, comfortable clothes! This list is a guideline, and you may want to bring more or less of any item. Campers staying for 2+ weeks will have laundry done while on camp.

1 Week campers should plan to bring about half of these items.

• 2-4 pairs jeans/pants
• 6-8 pairs shorts
• 8-10 t-shirts/tank tops
• 16 changes of underwear, 10 pairs of socks
• 1-2 pairs of sneakers or closed-toe shoes
• 1-2 pairs of flip-flops or sandals
• 1 poncho or raincoat
• 2 bathing suits, 1 robe or cover-up for after swim
• 2 sweatshirts/sweaters/jackets
• 2-3 pairs of pajamas
• 1 dressy outfit (for performances, dances, etc.)
• Pre-addressed and pre-stamped envelopes
• 1 shirt hanger to hang towel
• 1 water bottle
• 1 pillow, 2 sets of twin sheets, 2 pillow cases, 2 blankets, 3 towels
• **Camp will provide a bedroll if you are traveling by plane
• 1 drawstring laundry bag labeled with your camper’s name
• Backpack, tote bag, or small secure bag for off-camp trips (2+ week campers only)
• Shower caddy
• Toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellent, any hair care products that are important to your camper’s comfort
• Sunglasses, hat or visor, analog watch
• Books, card games, pens/pencils, notebook
• Flashlight, disposable camera, batteries
• T-shirts and other clothing that can be tie-dyed, batiked, screen printed, etc.
• Comfort items- stuffed animals, favorite blankets, family photos, posters, etc.

We also asked some of our current campers what things they would highly recommend that every camper bring to camp. Here’s what they had to say:

• Bring enough clothes to have something to wear on laundry day
• Make sure to bring sunscreen and bug spray!
• Bring a water bottle and a water bottle holder so you don’t lose it
• Bring a bag for beach day!
• Bring close toed shoes! – Crocs don’t count

Over the next couple of months, we will be sending lots of helpful information to your email so be sure to check! If you miss any you can always check out past emails in the Caregiver Corner. You can also check out Facebook and Instagram, to stay in touch! If you have any questions, you can always reach out by emailing us at camp@appelfarm.org or calling our office at 856-358-2472.

We are so excited to welcome you to Appel Farm this summer!