Please
note the following guidelines in preparing your child's
belongings for camp:
- HVC
is an informal environment - "the less the better"
and no fancy dress clothes are needed.
-
Trunks? Duffels? Suitcases? Any is fine with us;
they all fit on the bus and are accepted by airlines.
All things being equal, trunks are easier to organize
and keep neat in the cabin.
- We
do laundry every 8-9 days, so plan for that length
of time.
-
To assist our laundry, please label all items with camper's
name.
- Do
not send unnecessary valuable items or anything of
sentimental value that is best left at home. Camp is only
responsible for lost items if stored in the office. Please
note "do not bring..." list below.
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Does
your child take medication? If so, make
sure it is given to a counselor immediately.
All medication - even vitamins - must be stored
in the camp's health lodge where it is available
before and after meals and at bed-time.
Does
your child wear eye-glasses? If this is
the case, please pack a second pair just in
case.
Does
your child wear an orthodontic retainer?
Please talk to him/her now about caring for
it as part of the camp routine and not losing
it.
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Here
is a suggested packing list:
- assorted
shirts (long and short sleeve)
-
9-plus sets of underwear & socks
-
4 shorts and 4 pants
-
2-3 bathing suits
- 1
pair of solid shoes/hiking boots
- 2
pair sneakers or 1 sneakers and 1 "tevas"
-
raincoat or poncho, hat, rainboots
-
2 pairs of pajamas (warm and lightweight)
- 2
sweatshirts
- warm
jacket /sweater
- 4
towels & 2 washcloths
-
4 sheets for cot mattresses 30" x 72" & 2 pillowcases
(we have pillows but you may bring your own!)
- sleeping
bag (one that unzips to a quilt) or blankets (one heavy,
one light weight)
- laundry
bag labeled with camper name in big print
-
toiletries (soap, toothpaste/brush, shampoo, etc.)
- water
bottle
-
flashlight and extra batteries
- insect
repellent (no spray/aerosol, please) and sunblock
- stationery,
stamps, postcards, pens; books and games
-
day pack/knapsack to carry towels, dance outfits, riding
clothes, etcetera during the day
 Suggested...
"Crazy Creek" - style outdoor chair, stuffed animals; photos of family or pets; musical instruments; camera. Optional... Fishing gear, costumes for theatre activies, tennis racket, skateboard, dance or gymnastics outfits, baseball glove, dance music. (Camp has these in stock.)
Horseback riders... also bring 1 or 2 extra pair
of pants to get dirty, and 1 pair of hardsoled boots with
heel. We provide helmets, but you may bring your own.
Do not bring... over-the-counter meds, cosmetic "make-up",
curling irons, cell phones, walkmans (which are not permitted
in cabins and invariably end up lost or damaged), bikes
or rollerblades (we have here) pets, weapons, fireworks,
gum, or food of any kind unless part of a special diet.
Equipment
use/storage... We can keep some valuables in the office...
All potentially dangerous sports equipment or knives will
be stored and used under staff supervision.
Camp is not responsible for lost items, so leave
small, unneeded, or complex valuables (jewelry, walkmans,
etc.) at home! And please be prepared to have a few minor
garments (T-shirts, socks, etc.) not arrive back home after
a busy active summer.
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