As you excitedly prepare for camp and begin counting down the days, the quintessential question will likely arise – “What should I pack?” Packing for camp often adds to the excitement and anticipation of the summer. However, we know it can also be a bit overwhelming. With that in mind, we have compiled a suggested packing list for each session to help ensure your child has everything he or she needs.
But, don’t sweat it! If you happen to forget anything throughout the packing process we will do our very best to provide whatever item(s) may be missing. We are absolutely committed to treating your child like family … which sometimes means helping out with a forgotten toothbrush or left-behind pillow!
If you find you are running out of room (or if you’d rather save some space), you might want to consider purchasing a care package for your camper. We offer fun packages (with toys and entertainment items for rest hour) and a toiletries care package which will be delivered to your camper on opening day.
Bedding can also be tough to fit into your camper’s truck or duffle. We’ve partnered with Camp, College & More to help families get their camper the bedding they need and have it shipped directly to camp! It is delivered to your camper when they arrive to camp!
Bedding orders must be placed at least 4 weeks prior to the start of your camper’s session.
Kick Off Camp: May 12, 2023
A Session: June 18, 2023
B Session: June 4, 2023
C Session: June 18, 2023
We understand that being able to communicate with your camper is extremely important, please visist our Communication with your Camper page to learn more about Bunk1 and how to send and recieve Bunk Notes. You can print and pack bunk notes for your camper to write home with prior camp!
Campers and staff utilize a stadium chair or crazy creek chair while at camp! From campfire to talent shows in the gym, campers sit back and enjoy!
Your camper can purchase a crazy creek chair with the Highlander logo in the Camp Highlander Store for $40.00 to $55.00. If you like to have all that your camper will need before they arrive you can purchase a Crazy Creek here or a similar chair here
Packing Lists & Pre-Camp Information |
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Girls 2 Weeks or More Packing List |
Boys 2 Weeks or More Packing List |
Custom Camp Highlander Bedding Bundles |
Nights come alive on Old Forge Mountain with our unique and widely popular Evening Programs! EP’s, as they are nicknamed, provide our campers with all sorts of wacky fun, lifelong memories. They provide the perfect ending to the perfect day at Camp Highlander. From carnivals and country fairs, to square dances and talent shows, there’s always something fun and festive and colorful to enjoy. Campers and staff members dress up in accordance with each night’s specific EP.
Although specific themes and certain EP’s will change from year to year, it’s always a good idea to pack generic and versatile items like jeans, bandanas, camouflage, plaid shirts, cowboy/cowgirl boots, straw hats, masquerade/fun masks, Halloween costumes, silly hats, goofy accessories (tutus, pirate eye patches, beads, etc.), face paint, neon clothing/accessories, overalls, plain white t-shirts for decorating, etc…