What To Pack When A Child Goes To Camp?

In Finland, summer camps are not as common and popular as in many other countries, but despite this they are a pleasant and useful experience for children. That’s why today we’re going to tell you what to pack with when your child goes to camp.

Find out about the camp

First, it is important to find out more about what kind of camp it is. It is necessary to know what the purpose of the camp is, where it will be held and what activities will be offered there. Does the camp spend time in nature, for example by camping or hiking, or do campers have access to a swimming pool? Of course, it is also important to know how long the child will spend time at camp.

In many cases, the camp organizer provides a list of the most important and essential things a child needs at camp. The list might include, for example, a sleeping bag, a tent mattress, and a flashlight.

Once you know the above, you can choose a suitable backpack or backpack. The backpack, which is suitable for a child, is light and comfortable to carry and easy to lift on your back. It is also good to be clean, sturdy and in good condition.

What to pack when a child goes to camp?

The following list covers everything a child should pack in their backpack when they leave camp. This list can be used as a basis for packing, but it is worth modifying and supplementing it according to the type of camp in question and how long its duration is. If there is a possibility to swim at the campsite, a swimsuit, towel and possibly sandals must also be packed in the backpack.

• Sun protection hat
• Cotton socks and comfortable shoes
• Sleeping bag and tent mattress or blanket, pillow and bedding as needed
• Hygiene products such as shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb or brush, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.

If the child has an illness or other medical condition that requires treatment or other consideration, the following should also be taken care of:

• Medication and instructions for its administration
• Special care instructions such as information on special diets
• Information on activities in which the child cannot participate or which require special attention
• Emergency instructions

You should pack comfortable and durable clothes in your child’s backpack. Make sure they are easy to put on and take off and dry quickly. Jeans and cotton clothing are a good option. Pack one item of clothing per day, plus two extra items of clothing.

Also, be sure to name your child’s clothing, shoes, toiletries, and other personal items. These include a flashlight, water bottle and sunglasses. While the instructors will help the child at the camp, it is a good idea to have a name on the property so that the goods are not lost or confused with other goods.

Who should be responsible for packing the backpack?

A day or two before camp starts – depending on how eagerly the lap is waiting for camp – it’s time to pack your backpack. Take the child to help you pack the backpack and, for example, let him mark all the packaged accessories on the packing list.

You can also discuss with your child what is the best way to pack a backpack to fit everything you need. It is good to consider, for example, what the child will need first. Such accessories should be packed on top of the backpack for easy use. If your child’s backpack has multiple pockets, you can decide which items go in which pocket.

It is important for a child to learn how to pack their own backpack. This will give the child a better understanding of what he or she should take with him or her, what items belong to him or her, and where to find them. If the child is old enough to go to camp, then he or she is also old enough to pack his or her own backpack as well – or at least to take an active part in packing. Over the years, the child learns to become an increasingly skilled packer.

A good way is to let the child pack his or her own backpack and monitor the situation next door – helping the child if necessary. For example, you can suggest how to organize your goods and make sure nothing is forgotten.

When you let a child pack his or her own backpack, he or she learns responsibility and takes care of his or her own belongings. When it is time for the child to return home from camp, he can also unpack his own bag.