Shower hour

At home, you can walk in your shower, barefoot, stay in the shower for however long as your heart desires. Unfortunately, that is not the case at camp. All day you run around from activity to activity, take a dip in the pool, maybe go in a lake, and by the end of the day, everyday, you are dirty! But, so is every other kid there. Shower time is normally right before dinner, and about an hour long. (Sometimes on weekends they make shower hour an hour and a half!)

Things needed to shower:

Shower Baskets

1. A shower basket (you can get these at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walmart etc.)
2. Shower shoes*** (since so many people are using the same showers BRING shower shoes. Old navy flip flops are just as good)
3. Shampoo and Conditioner (2-in-1 is great because its takes less time, but you can bring both and that is ok)
4. Body wash (I would recommend not to bring bar soap, because when it sits in the shower basket it gets a little gross)
5. Face Wash ( you are running around sweating all day, make sure that you wash your face)

You might be wondering where you shower. At some camps, they have a shower within each cabin. If that is the case, only your bunk will shower in that shower, but still bring those essential items listed above. But, at some camps there are shower houses. That means that all the girls shower in one shower house (which has about 16 showers) and all the boys would shower in their own shower house (also with about 16 showers)

What some shower houses look like

Now you might understand why it is important to take a quick shower. If all the boys and all the girls on camp have to shower in 1 hour every single kid needs to take a super fast shower! Super fast means about 5 minutes or less! I know, I know "How can I shower so quickly?" is the question always asked. What you have to do is get in the shower get your hair wet, use your shampoo wash it out. Get your conditioner (if needed) rinse it out. Body wash, and face wash can be done at the same time, and then you are ready to go!

** REMEMBER*** Always wear shoes in the shower, and always take a fast shower!