The excitement is building as day camp draws near. The forms are signed and
the supplies are organized. There’ll be swimming and crafts, games and sporting competitions,
and new friends to meet. These are the memories you take with you for the rest of your life.
So don’t forget a thing with SimplyChecklists.com’s Day Camp Checklist.
Backpack (identified with child’s name)
Clothing/Hat appropriate for activities and weather (identified with child’s name)
Cooler with icepack for food and drink (identified with child’s name)
Disposable camera
Food if required
Forms: Authorization to dispense medication
Forms: Completed day camp forms including contact information in case of emergency
Forms: Rules and regulations – read to child
Hair clip or band for long hair
Insect repellant
Medical records including allergies, immunizations and special needs
Medications
Money for snacks
Money for special activities (place exact cash in an envelope with child’s name and name of activity)
Rain gear (identify with child’s name)
Shoes for water and land activities (closed toes) (identified with child’s name if bringing more than one pair)
Sunscreen (apply on child before arriving at camp and show child how to re-apply)
