The apparel category drives most of the volume in an overnight camp packing list. Cabin wear, athletic activity, waterfront, evening campfire, dining hall, and rest hour all have different fabric needs. Below is the working apparel list by category, with quantity guidance for a one to four week session, and the camp-branded options that anchor the daily wear.
| Session length | Cotton tee quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| One week | 8-10 tees | Plan for spills and waterfront drying |
| Two weeks | 10-12 tees | Camp typically runs laundry mid-session |
| Three weeks | 12-14 tees | Two laundry days per session |
| Four weeks | 14-16 tees | Weekly laundry day |
The camp welcome-bag tee covers one day. The rest are personal pieces from home, with camp-store tees added through the session as souvenirs.
Our catalog covers tees, hoodies, crewnecks, joggers, sweatpants, shorts, leggings, tanks, polos, long sleeves, and hats. The packing list also needs swimwear, rain gear, waterproof footwear, sturdy hiking boots, sleeping bag, and toiletries. Source those through the standard outdoor retail channels (REI, Dick Sporting Goods, local camp-supply stores) and add the camp-branded apparel pieces on top.
Open pre-orders before the session, run the camp store mid-session, anchor the closing day with a year-themed souvenir tee.
Start FreeA typical camper arrives with 2-3 camp-branded tees from prior summers or pre-orders, plus the welcome-bag tee on opening day, plus optional camp-store purchases through the session.
Yes. Most camps open the apparel shop for pre-orders so parents can ship to the camper at home, then the camper packs the branded pieces with the rest of the gear.
Most families budget $60-150 across a session for camp-branded apparel including welcome-bag pieces, mid-session camp-store buys, and the closing-day souvenir.
Youth XS through Adult 3XL across most pieces, covering campers ages 4-18 plus adult counselors and parents.
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