My eldest dd is going to camp this coming week, and I have the list that the camp supplied for what they are to bring. They aren't very specific, and I have never been to camp (I do go camping, but in tents, not at a camp with cabins, etc), so I have no idea of what to send with her. Here's what the list from the camp says:
*warm clothing, jacket, as well as summer clothes *sleeping bag and pillow *landry bag for dirty clothes *flashlight *bible, notebook, pens/pencils *personal care items *clothing *shoes *spending money
What I'm packing (this is for Saturday 3:30 pm-Saturday 8:30 am):
2 pairs jeans 2 long sleeve t-shirts 1 hooded sweatshirt 2 sets pajamas 7 pairs panties 7 pairs socks 7 pairs shorts/capris 7 short sleeve shirts 1 bathing suit 2 bath towels, 5 washclothes (I'm not expecting that she's going to shower each day ) shampoo, hair brush, ponytail holder, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, soap black plastic bag for dirty laundry (do you think that is what they are talking about for a laundry bag?) sleeping bag and pillow tennis shoes, zorries/flip flops (for swimming pool and shower her bible, journal, and writing materials flashlight 2 disposable cameras (with flash) postcards and stamps to send home if she wants to write home (wishful thinking, huh?)
Ok, am I missing anything? Have you all found anything that is useful when at camp or sending kids to camp?
Blessings,
Lori
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I will preface this with the statement that we all have to evaluate various risks for ourselves and family and make our best decisions but I feel compelled to present some different info on the DEET issue. The following links are from the American Aacademy of Pediatrics re: DEET and repellent use with children.
If you still have time, address and stamp a couple of postcards to slip in too, sometimes kids are better at scribbling two words "hi mom!" than a whole letter.
Originally posted by Lori4squaremom: postcards and stamps to send home if she wants to write home (wishful thinking, huh?)
Try addressing them yourself and attaching the stamps before she goes. That way you have a better chance she will write. If you have an address where you can write to her, send her a note from you so it will be there for her the first or second day she is there.
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Oh Brie, thank you so much!!!!!!!! I greatly appreciate it!
I have everything in the first recipe (I use the citronella for flea control on my pets), so I will make that up and send with her! Thank you thank you thank you! you have given very much relief to this stressed mommy
Blessings,
Lori
Re-committing myself to a healthy lifestyle that will include regular (and increasing) exercise, and following the baby steps rule on food. 6/17/08
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aloe vera gel essential oils of citronella tea tree oil lavender oil Stir all ingrediance together Mix becomes opaque. (make it as strong as y0u like)
contributed by Lucy
Formula 2: Ingredients
3 cups rubbing alcohol 1 1/2 cups red cedar wood shavings 1/2 cup eucalyptus leaves Mix ingredients together in a large bowl or jar. Cover and let stand 5 days. Strain the solid ingredients out and save the remaining liquid. Store tightly sealed. Yield: 2 cups. To use, pour into a small spray bottle and spray lightly on skin. Formula 3: Ingredients
1/4 cup denatured alcohol 1 1/2 teaspoons camphor 1 1/2 teaspoons calcium chloride Mix ingredients together in a bowl and stir until dissolved. To use, rub on skin before going outside, or pour into a small spray bottle and spray lightly on skin. CAUTION: Do not use near eyes. Discontinue use if you notice a rash or other allergic reaction. Formula 4: Ingredients Mix together:
One ounce of either oil of citronella or pennyroyal Baby oil or vegetable oil, a few drops Citronella and pennyroyal can be found at most health food stores. Apply to skin before going outside. (Note: caution should be used with pennyroyal around or by pregnant women) Formula 5: Ingredients
Four parts glycerin 4 parts alcohol 1 part eucalyptus oil Or make a solution of equal parts of isopropyl alcohol and methyl phthalate. Avon's Skin-So-Soft Although some people swear by this product, I didn't find it to be particularly effective.
The castor bean plant Seeds available from any nursery. Plant in pots within the house; replant outdoors. Decorative and they grow like weeds! (Please read note 1)
Garlic Juice My grandson is allergic to any type of repellent with chemicals in it. So we use a mixture of Garlic juice and water. Use at least 1 part garlic juice to 5 parts water in a small personal size spray bottle. Works every time, works great in the woods, hubby forgot one day and had a terrible case of chiggers. We originally started to use this in our garden instead of poisons and decided to use it on ourselves since it worked so well. Contributed by Becky Holcomb, LHolc55865@aol.com
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I think that based on Peg's suggestion I will send her with one of my laundry sorting bags from my "laundry system" and use a piece of cotton rope to run through the rivets and for her to tie it shut with.
I will see if we have a baseball cap that fits her, that is a great idea!
A friend of mine went to the store this morning, and there are NO non-DEET insect repellant sprays available here!!!! And unfortunately I don't have access to oil of eucalyptus right now (I can only order it through my coop and through the internet, but it won't be here in time...she is spending the night with her friend that she is driving up with on Friday night, and it wouldn't be here by Friday). I don't know what to do!!!!! I really do not believe that DEET products are safe, but I also don't really want to risk her getting West Nile.....the upside is, the county that she will be in hasn't had any reported cases yet....but that doesn't mean that they aren't unreported! Oh what to do, what to do?????? I never thought that this DEET concern of mine would prove to be this stressful to me! But I've had 4 different pediatricians over the past 12 1/2 years tell me to NOT use the stuff! And my own research has shown me that I don't want to use it! Oh, gosh! This is agonizing!
And Brie, while a second bathing suit is a great idea, we had a hard time finding the ONE bathing suit that she has! She'll just have to either wear it wet, or just make sure she hangs it up each time she uses it. This year was the big agonizing bathing suit hunt!
Anymore suggestions/ideas are very welcomed!
Blessings,
Lori
Re-committing myself to a healthy lifestyle that will include regular (and increasing) exercise, and following the baby steps rule on food. 6/17/08
Posts: 3149 | Location: California | Registered: March 11, 2004
An extra pillow case makes a great laundry bag. If you have one to spare, you can run a draw string through the top and add a strap. If not, it can always just be tied with a piece of string.
The camp supplies things like the hydrocortisone cream (they don't allow the kids to have ANY medications of ANY kind in their cabins). But I will try to find a non-DEET insect spray to send with her....wish I still had some Skin So Soft left
Lori, Look for Cutter Advanced. It has a newly approved, fully tested for effectiveness ingredient called picaridin and Cutter Advanced is the only one that contains it right now. Used it last weekend and found no real odor. It should be applied every 2-3 hours. It is not approved for ticks though. SSS has been proven ineffective in scientific studies and West Nile is a problem in CA this year. The other non-DEET approved option is Oil of Eucalyptus.
Peg
PS) I think the black plastic bag would be ok except if you think she'd be likely to put wet stuff in it. You could have a nasty mess on your hands at the end of the week. I don't know how expensive a fabric one is but you might check the discount store to see if you can swing it.
Originally posted by MaryJo: Lori, get her a plastic container, like a "caboodles" for her toiletries and drill small holes in the bottom so that she can take it right into the shower with her and the water can drain out. Also, include a tube of hydrocortisone cream in case of rashes or insect bites and some "Off" spray for night time pests. Make sure she has a clean pair of underwear for every day she is there plus a couple extra just in case. I would make sure she knows to hang her towel to dry after a shower to avoid any bacteria growth in the damp towel before she uses it again.
MaryJo,
Thank you for the suggestion of the container...we have some plastic basket type things here that the kids use for their bathroom items...I'll have dh drill some holes in hers tonight and send it with her!
The camp supplies things like the hydrocortisone cream (they don't allow the kids to have ANY medications of ANY kind in their cabins). But I will try to find a non-DEET insect spray to send with her....wish I still had some Skin So Soft left
I didn't think about extra underwear, but I will make sure she has a couple of extras. And thanks for the reminder about the towels....I will make sure I tell her.
Blessings,
Lori
Re-committing myself to a healthy lifestyle that will include regular (and increasing) exercise, and following the baby steps rule on food. 6/17/08
Posts: 3149 | Location: California | Registered: March 11, 2004
Lori, get her a plastic container, like a "caboodles" for her toiletries and drill small holes in the bottom so that she can take it right into the shower with her and the water can drain out. Also, include a tube of hydrocortisone cream in case of rashes or insect bites and some "Off" spray for night time pests. Make sure she has a clean pair of underwear for every day she is there plus a couple extra just in case. I would make sure she knows to hang her towel to dry after a shower to avoid any bacteria growth in the damp towel before she uses it again.
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