Do's and Don'ts of packing

If you are going to a sleep away summer camp there are many Do's and Don'ts to learn. Starting with what to pack. Every year when I go I am so tempted to pack all my dresses, skirts, nice shirts and more. DO NOT DO THIS!!!
Everything you bring to camp will come home moldy, damp and smell like your summer home. Girls, DO bring Soffe shorts                                                           

athletic shorts for boys

Soffe shorts for girls

DO bring Hanes white V-necks. Girls, I know you think this may just be for boys but every girl and guys at camp will be wearing them, It will be the best investment in the world. You can tie-dye them. You do not care if they get wet, muddy or stained because they are just cotton shirts. They are THE best shirts to wear when you are going through a long, hot day. Both boys and girls, bring big t-shirts. You do not want to bring nice t-shirts to run around in all day. The big t-shirts (like PJ shirts) will not cling to you when you are sweaty, and hot.

DO NOT bring any sort of clothing that needs to be hand washed, or cannot be put in a dryer. Most sleep away camps have laundry services do all the laundry. It gets sent out, comes back most of the time ruined or five sizes too small. Bring clothes that you do not mind losing, shrinking or turning pink. There is always that one person that puts a red shirt with all the red clothes and everything turns pink. Be careful when you sort laundry!