How to Get Organized for Summer Camp

With Summer right around the corner, so many kids are getting ready to head off to summer camp. As a professional organizer I get called to help with summer camp organization and have been helping families around Houston prepare to send their kiddos off to summer camp. Last week, I wrote a blog post with a summer camp packing list. This week I thought I would go over some tips for getting organized for camp.

Packing list. If you don't have a packing list you can use this one as a guide or start writing down and creating your own. 

Gather. Gather all items you will need from the list.

Label everything. Write your child's name in their clothes, towels, bedding, etc. with a sharpie or get labels similar to these. 

Plan outfits. Begin to layout outfits and you can pack outfits in individual plastic baggies or reusable ones if that would be helpful to them. I have done this with many clients and it makes it very organized and the kids have no worries about what to wear. Or you can pack clothes items, towels, bedding, etc. in packing cubes. 

Gather toiletries. Begin packing their toiletries this or this are good options depending on how much stuff your child will be taking to camp. 

Contain. I have used this to hold items such as their stationary, markers, coloring books, creative activities, journals, etc. 

Contain some more. Using shoe boxes or these accessory boxes are great to hold other small accessories.
Consider shipping items. If there are items that are too bulky to lug through an airport or not enough room in the car, consider shipping items to the camp.
Pack. Begin packing everything into large duffel bags, suitcases or trunk.
Have fun!
Plan something fun. When they get home have something fun planned for them, so they can keep the excitement going.
Forgetting things. If they forget something or need something at camp, ship it or Amazon Prime it to them.

Let me know if there is anything I should add. Now happy camping!

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