What to wear and bring on day 1

Special camp clothing is not required. Please remember to clearly label all items (including goggles, water bottles, shoes, GA clothing, etc.) with first and last names in order to help us return lost items to you. We recommend that you attach a luggage tag to your child’s backpack with your child’s full name and unit at Camp.
Order your summer labels through our GA storefront at Oliver’s Labels! They have so many styles and designs to choose from including stick-on labels and iron-on labels! Browse the store with your children and let them design their own personal MyMoji label!
All campers receive a complimentary drawstring water resistant cinch bag on their first day of camp to be used for wet bathing suits. Please empty and resend to camp everyday.
Please ensure that a labeled water bottle is sent to camp with your child everyday.
What to Wear:

• Shorts
• Pants
• T-shirts or tank tops
• Sun hat!
• Bathing suit under clothes for morning swim (cuts down changing time)
• Sunscreen! (Make sure to apply every morning before they leave for camp)
• Running shoes/sneakers (Crocs with straps or sport sandals are okay to wear, but flip flops are not allowed at camp. Running shoes must also be worn for certain sports activities)
• Rain boots on very wet days

What to Pack:

• 2 bathing suits (wear one – pack one) – see unit notes below for All-Star campers
• Goggles for swimming (make sure to label it with a waterproof label)
• Camp provided cinch bag for wet clothes (empty and replace everyday)
• Underwear
• Full set of extra clothes in a labeled Ziploc bag (for Chipmunks, Beavers, Buffaloes, Bears & Raptors)
• Foldable rain jacket
• Snacks (for morning and afternoon – peanut/nut free)
• Lunch (Ice pack in lunches)
• Labeled sunscreen to leave at camp (A MUST!)
• Labeled bug spray to leave at camp (optional)
• Reusable water bottle
• Hand sanitizer (optional)
• Extra clothes just in case
• Keep an eye on the weather and send rain boots and a rain jacket if rain is in the forecast

NOTE: Parents are required to send a pre-labeled sunscreen bottle to be kept at camp throughout your child’s stay.
Additional Notes by Unit:
For Chipmunk/Beaver/Buffalo campers:

• Pack a reasonably sized lunch – 1 lunch choice and 2-3 snacks is sufficient. Too much choice can be overwhelming
• Velcro running shoes are preferred over laces
• Blankies and special comfort toys are best left at home since they will likely get dirty and may be forgotten at camp
• Campers should wear their bathing suit to camp (don’t forget to pack underwear to go home)
• Pull-up swimmer diapers for campers who are not fully toilet trained
• Pack a labeled ziplock bag with an extra full set of clothing (shorts, t-shirt, underwear, socks). This will be kept at camp until used. Soiled items will be returned with a note requesting a new set of clean clothes.

For Bears/Raptors:

• Remember to send 2-4 snacks!
• Campers should wear their bathing suit to camp
• Running shoes are necessary for many activities. They should either be worn or packed in their knapsack.
• Extra clothes to be kept in the backpack is recommended

For Eagles/Seniors:

• Remember to send 2-4 snacks!
• Running shoes are necessary for many activities. They should either be worn or packed in their knapsack.
• Extra clothes to be kept in the backpack is recommended

For Grads & Alumni – please remember to bring everyday:

• Proper running shoes are mandatory (no backless sandals or flip-flops please)
• A bathing suit
• Lunch, water bottle and 2-4 snacks
• Cell phones MUST be put away and NOT used at camp
• Deodorant (optional)
• Money for tuck shop (optional)

For Raptors/All-Star campers:

• Lunch and several portable snacks
• Baseball Glove – A MUST!
• All-Star campers may bring their own labeled lacrosse stick, hockey stick, tennis racket, etc. Please see your child’s sports schedule to know when they will need the appropriate equipment.
• All sports equipment (other than baseball gloves) will be provided.
• Running shoes are a must for all sports activities
• All-Star campers: One bathing suit only
• Raptors campers: Two bathing suits a day
• Extra clothes are recommended for the Raptors campers

🚫 ALL CAMPERS – What NOT to bring/wear to camp 🚫

• Peanut and tree nut products (any food items that contain or may contain peanuts or nuts)
• Toys, stuffed animals
• Valuables, jewelry, hanging earrings
• Expensive/designer clothing (some of our paints do not always come out completely in the wash)
• Trading cards/Playing cards
• Sandals without back straps, flip-flops
• Glass bottles
• Umbrellas
• Cellphones, Smartphones, Smartwatches, AirPods, headphones, handheld video game devices and other electronics are NOT permitted either on the bus or on camp grounds. If used, they will be taken away from the camper and returned upon their arrival at home.
• Hoverboards, roller blades, skateboards

Green Acres will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.