Packing List

Clothing Toilet Articles

Bedding
  • 6 pairs of shorts
  • 8 t-shirts
  • 6 long pants (jeans or sweatpants)
  • 1 heavy jacket or sweater
  • 3 sun hats (labeled on the inside)
  • 12 pairs of socks
  • 4 light sweaters (sweatshirts)
  • 1 pair of slippers
  • 3 pairs of pajamas
  • 10 underwear
  • 4 bathing suits
  • 2 running shoes
  • 1 rubber boots
  • 1 raincoat & hat
  • 1 bathrobe
  • 1 whistle (with a necklace)
  • 7 towels
  • 2 face cloths
  • 2 laundry bags
  • 1 brush & comb
  • 2 bars of soap (with container)
  • 1 toothbrush & toothpaste
  • 1 hair shampoo
  • 1 insect repellent (non-aerosol)
  • 1 sun screen
  • 1 nail clippers
  • 1 toiletry bag or pail
  • 2 boxes of Kleenex
  • 1 pillow
  • 2 warm blankets
  • 2 pillow cases
  • *4 sheets
  • **1 sleeping bag

* more sheets required if camper is a bed wetter
** sleeping bags cannot be used as daily bedding
*** please send 2 blank t-shirts for silk screening & batik
*** all campers MUST wear a whistle while on overnights & out trips
****PLEASE SEND LOTS OF WATERPROOF SUNSCREEN

If your child wears glasses – send an extra pair in case of damage or loss

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Other Items

Camp Tamarack makes an effort to supply our campers with most of the equipment necessary to participate in camp activities. Listed below are some suggested options:

Inline skates and safety equipment, baseball glove, fishing rod, flashlight (with extra batteries), ballet slippers, tap dance shoes, costumes and musical instruments.

Items which are best left at home include: tennis racquet, jewelry, electronic games, walkmans, cassette players and knives. Cellular phones, beepers, pagers, mini T.V's, kettles, etc. will be confiscated.

Insect Repellent

Traditionally, the First Period takes place during the Black Fly and Mosquito seasons. Although this is only apparent during evening programmes, it is imperative that the campers have proper protection. Campers should bring repellent (in non-aerosol containers). The counselors will ensure that the campers are properly dressed and adequately protected with the repellent so this will not become a problem.

Smoking, Alochol & Drugs – Policies and Procedures

No campers (including C.I.T.'s) are allowed to smoke. If caught, the camper will immediately be asked to leave camp. No refund will be issued and the parents must arrange their own transportation. The Camp Director will notify the parents by telephone. Once again, failure to comply will result in dismissal. For obvious reasons, alcohol and drugs are forbidden and will result in dismissal and possibly legal action.

Our staff's policy concerning alcohol and illicit substances are the same as the campers except that employees are allowed to smoke in the Staff Lounge or in designated outdoor areas. There is no smoking around the campers or in camper cabins.

Reminders

  • Bring your inline skates and safety equipment (helmet, elbow, knee and wrist pads)
  • Elders who have passed their Leaders, Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross must bring copies of their certificates to Camp
  • Do not pack water or food items.
  • Camp Tamarack is a peanut and nut sensitive environment. Do not send any peanut or nut products to camp. We ask for your assistance with regards to this issue.
  • Seating on the buses is not pre-arranged. If your child/ren must sit with a friend or sibling, please arrive early and reserve your seats by boarding the bus.
  • Please arrive at the bus depot prior to departure time
  • Camper cabin information is not given out until the start of each session.
  • Parents – please refrain from forwarding food packages to the camp. All packages will be open under the supervision of the Directors and any food will be confiscated.
  • Please send a healthy supply of waterproof sunscreen.
  • Make sure your child/ren have several hats (with their name(s) inside it.)
  • Campers may want some spending money for special cabin treats. We suggest $20.00 is ample

 

 
 

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