How to Pack Your Summer Camp Toiletries

Toiletries for girls

Make a list of all the toiletries you think you'll need. You may want to put two boxes after each item, one for before camp, and one for after camp. The following list might be of help to you: Toothbrush, toothbrush case, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss Hairbrush/comb Deodorant Shampoo and conditioner (2-in-one is a useful product) Hand sanitizer (if you think you need it; camps often supply it. Also, soap does the job too and doesn't contribute to antibiotic resistance) Feminine items if needed, e.g. pads, panty liners, tampons Hair accessories, e.g., hairbands/headbands/bobby pins/clips/hair flowers, etc. Face cleaner/wash Chapstick, makeup, lotion, perfume, razor, shaving cream (Note: These are all things you can live without while on camp) Mirror, nail file, Q-tips, cotton balls Band-Aids, insect repellent, sunscreen, after-sun lotion, Timer (?)

Add anything else you think you need and subtract things that aren't relevant to you. Just remember to bring only things that you use in your daily life. You don't need that moroccan oil that you've used about 4 times in your life, for example. Go through your daily toiletry routine and write down all the things you use on a daily basis. This can keep things organized and help you not forget or overpack.

Find a bag. Preferably use one that is not transparent. Choose a bag that has pockets. This makes it easier to organize your toiletries and find them with ease. Depending upon how many pockets your bag, you might want to divide the items. For example, hygiene, hair, mouth. That kind of thing. The bag shouldn't be too big, but don't bring a tiny one that you can only fit your toothbrush in. If you don't have one, then most stores like Target or Walmart sell them, or you could probably even get one from your local dollar store

Toiletries for boys

Make a list of all the toiletries you think you'll need. You may want to put two boxes after each item, one for before camp, and one for after camp. The following list might be of help to you: Toothbrush, toothbrush case, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss Hairbrush/comb Deodorant Razor and shaving cream (if needed) Shampoo and conditioner Face cleaner/wash Band-Aids, insect repellent, sunscreen, after-sun lotion, Add anything else you think you need and subtract things that aren't relevant to you.Pack Your Summer Camp Toiletries Step 5.jpg

See the prior method for girls about packing the toiletries bag.

General considerations

Pack your showering and dental care things in one toiletries bag that you can take to the showers, and the rest in another bag that you may not need to take to the showers, but you will need for the camp. For example, items such as paper hand wash, hand sanitizer, tissues and toilet paper can be packed in a plastic carrier for when you need it for hygiene.

If in doubt, take less. You're on camp, it's a time to learn to make do, enjoy the great outdoors and not be hung up on the standard requirements for beauty regimes. By all means take care of your body but don't be so hung up on maintaining your usual standards that you fail to enjoy the experience.