Summer horse camp packing and tips?

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Summer horse camp packing and tips?

Answer 1

everybody else is right, they usually send out lists.

but either way. (:

if you're going for a week, i'd bring 2 towels. some people use only one at a time, but i use 2 because i also have a TON of hair. plus, you're going for a week, and you'll probably end up pretty dirty. you'll be swimming, too.

i'd also bring a pair or two of extra jeans, unless you'll only be wearing them for a few hours each day.



and by the way, the thing about ibuprofen/advil? i'd bring it. i've gone to camp mannnyyyy times, and i always have some. i know it's against the rules, but that's just me. (:

and don't bring candy! gum is okay, but if seen ants in other people's beds so many times!



anyways, good luck & have fun!

Answer 2

Toiletries: * shampoo * conditioner * shower gel * deodarent * pads/tampons if you're due Shoes: * comfortable trainers Clothes: * pyjamas * underwear * t-shirts * shirts (cowboy style ones :D ) * leggings/tracksuit/jeans (its a riding camp, it doesn't really matter what you look like) * shorts if it is due to be hot * hoody or jumper for night when it is cold Extras: * suncream * insect repellent * towel * sunglasses * sunhat * bobbles and clips to tie your hair up * gloves to stop the reins from scratching Hope you have fun, and good luck with the riding, im sure you will have a great time <3 xx

Answer 3

First of all, sweetie, I have a newsflash for you: MOST YMCA camps DO NOT allow campers to self medicate in ANY WAY, period. That means the Advil ( ibuprofen) you plan to bring is going to have to be left with the nurse or health officer, who will dispense it to you when you need it. The reason this is true is because it's against the law in some states for children under 18 to take any medication without their parents' express written consent- and NO camp wants to be held liable in the event that you have a bad reaction to a medication or if you were to take an accidental overdose. That would just put them at risk for a lawsuit, sweetie- one that could break the camp financially and force it to close. Items like MP3 players, cellphones, radios, CD players, ipods, and so forth are considered CONTRABAND and will be taken away from you if you are caught with them.The reason THIS is true is because items like MP3 players and headphones are considered VERY ANTI SOCIAL, and one of the reasons why you are going to be at camp is to make friends and learn how to get along with and relate to other people. It's not fair for you to have such things while the other campers can't, and most camps have policies which prohibit ANYONE from having them for that reason.



You also will NOT BE PERMITTED to bring your own snacks, food, or candy into camp, unless you can prove you are diabetic. Even then, you'll have to keep such products in the health center or infirmary, and get them from the health officer or nurse when you need them.Campers are not permitted to bring razors to camp either.Some Y camps also tend to treat a girl's getting her period as a medical emergency, ( I worked at one such place, and it was a real nuisance to have to escort girls who had their first periods to the health lodge, believe me) and if this happens while you're there, you may end up in the infirmary, so beware. The reason I say these things isn't to upset you- this comes out of my many years of EXPERIENCE working as a barn manager and instructor at the largest YMCA camp equestrian program in the United States. I know from having worked at two or three other camps that campers are NOT ALLOWED to bring things like cell phones,ipods, MP3 players and the like into camp. It puts you at risk for having such items STOLEN, in addition to causing fights and arguments. So do yourself a favor and LEAVE YOUR PHONE and MP3 at home. You can survive without them for one week- and believe me, the experience will do you a lot of good.As for the medication issue, you need to realize that it doesn't matter if you intend to self medicate or not. The simple fact is that you are NOT going to be allowed to keep Advil or any other medication in your cabin, PERIOD. You will have to leave it with the nurse. I've already told you why.The same goes for food and snacks. If you need to be on a special diet because of health reasons, then have your doctor write up orders that state this,and bring those orders to camp. But be warned- even kids who need extra snacks because they are diabetic are usually required to leave their food with the nurse. And if you bring a KNIFE to camp, you almost certainly will be SENT HOME. ALL YMCA CAMPS have ZERO TOLERANCE policies towards weapons- and knives ( even pocketknives) ARE WEAPONS. It won't matter if you scream till you're blue in the face- if you're caught with a knife, you're going to be shown the road in short order. Going to Y camp isn't like going to church camp. They are much more strict at the Y camps, and for good reason.

Answer 4

Usually camps will send out a list of everything you need. They probably just haven't sent it out yet, being so early :)



That's a LOT of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. My hair is halfway down my back and I can go 2-3 weeks on my 3 oz travel size bottles!

Answer 5

Before I give you a list, I'd just like to point out that, having never cantered or galloped before, you'd still be considered a beginner rider, not an intermediate. :]

Anyway, list. This summer will be my 5 year going away to camp (1 week the first year, 2 weeks 2nd and 3rd years, 1 month last year and this year as a Riding Instructor in Training). Most camps /will/ send out lists of what you can/should/can't bring, but that's usually more towards the summer.



Jeans-I would definately bring more than 3 pairs. If you're going to be there for a week and riding every day, then they're going to start to get pretty gross pretty fast...and definately more bras. Again, riding every day, it's going to be hot, you're going to get sweaty...yeah. Bring more.

T-shirts and tank tops

Riding Boots, flip flops, tennis shoes

Helmet (if you have one-if not, the camp should have some for you to borrow)

Sweatshirts

Bathing suit

Shorts/capris

Sweatpants

Bandanas/baseball caps

Sunglasses

Rain poncho

Watch (I always bring one since I'm a RIT and we have to keep on schedule all day)

Sleeping bag, sheets, pillows

Hairbrush, hair ties, hair clips, headbands

Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss

Deodorant

Chapstick

Razor/extra blades (for a week you should be fine with 1)

Nail file, nail scissors, nail clippers-I keep my nails kinda long, and since I'm working the whole time I'm there, they tend to get pretty chipped and banged up, and I hate scragglies :P

Shampoo, conditioner, body wash (I bring the whole bottle to go for a month)

2 Body towels, 2 hand towels, 2 wash cloths, plus a beach towel (for a week, you'd be find with 1 of each)

Bugspray

Sunscreen!

Anti-itch lotion

Backpack

Books, magazines, spiral notebooks, pens and pencils

Cards

Flashlight/batteries

Gum

Waterbottle



I'd check with the camp about the snacks, candy, and Ibuprofen; the camp I go to doesn't allow food in the bunks because of bugs (RITs are allowed to bring a box of food for our out-nights, but we keep them in the kitchen), and most will also have a camp nurse that keeps all of the meds so they can keep track of who's taking what when, and why they're taking it.