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!

Packing Tips

• The most common mistake we see is over-packing. Campers tend to wear shorts and t-shirts most of the time, though they will need sweatshirts and/or clothes to layer as evenings on the mountain are quite cool.
• Be sure to pack plenty of socks and underwear as they seem to disappear.
• PLEASE PACK OLD CLOTHES! Your child(ren) will be running around a mountain day after day and their clothes WILL get dirty.
• Make sure that all clothing, shoes and personal items are clearly marked with a laundry pen or name-tags.
• If space allows use your campers first and last name or first intial and last name (Emily Petrilla or E.Petrilla)

CARE PACKAGES & BEDDING BUNDLES

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), a complete bedding bundle care package and a toiletries care package which will be delivered to your camper on opening day.

• All Care Packages are purchased via our online camp store during the spring.
  
• If you miss the carepackage deadline do not worry! There are amazing options for your camper while they are at camp in the camp store to get a camp souvenir to remind them of their mountain home all year long!
  
• Check out the Camp Store

Evening Programs & Themes During Each Session

Kick Off Camp

• Disney Carnival
• Spies
• Cabin Challenge (fun costumes, colorful clothing)
• Square Dance
• Highlander’s Got Talent (props for talent)

Session A

• Director’s Cup (blue & pink)
• Country Fair
• Camouflage, Safari
• Beach, Ocean, Mermaid
• Cabin Challenge (fun costumes, colorful clothing)
• Square Dance
• Highlander’s Got Talent (props for talent)

SESSION B

• Stars & Stripes (patriotic theme)
• Monte Carlo (carnival/goofy)
• Hawaiian, tropical, vacation
• Cabin Challenge (fun costumes, colorful clothing)
• Square Dance
• Highlander’s Got Talent (props for talent)

SESSION C

• Wacky Tacky Prom, Disco
• Sports
• Jungle, adventure, safari
• Color War (blue & white, black & red)
• Cabin Challenge (fun costumes, colorful clothing)
• Square Dance
• Highlander’s Got Talent (props for talent)
• Final Banquet (Dress Clothes)

BLANKETS & CAMP GEAR SHIPPED TO YOU

We’ve partnered with Camp, College & More to help families get their camper some bedding before camp! And some camp gear! Shop their website to have it shipped to you.

• Check out Camp College and More

Camp Chair

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 camp creek chair with the Highlander logo in the Camp Highlander Store for $40.00 to $60.00. 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

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The Campanion App

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 downloading and learning to use the Campanion App to send and receive emails to and from your camper, upload forms and see photos of your child throughout their camp session.