PACKING LIST
What should I bring to camp? Great question! Below is our recommended packing list. As a reminder, Brackenhurst is generally colder than Nairobi. Make sure to pack your jumpers and any other warm items you may desire to wear. We will have some evening activities outside.
1. Pack at least a 7-day supply of clothes.
2. Be sure to label ALL clothing and other items with the child’s name and come with a master list of all items brought to camp. That will help the counselor locate things if they are lost, and you can check against the list while your camper is packing up to leave camp. Even so, some things may get lost. Do not pack anything that would cause serious problems if it were lost. Items of significant value should be left at home. It is the parent’s responsibility to locate lost items at the Closing Ceremony. Items left at Camp will be donated to charity.
3. PROHIBITED ITEMS: Cell phones, iPods, iPhones, iPads, computers, video games, or similar electronics; no knives or weapons of any kind, no valuable jewelry. These items will be confiscated and held during camp. Campers will not need to bring a phone as emergency contact numbers have been provided before they arrive. Students also do not need to bring money to camp.
4. Campers are responsible for their own belongings. Camp BlueSky does not assume responsibility for any items. Please use good judgment in determining what your child brings to camp. Our camp staff will do all they can to help campers keep up with their belongings, but the primary responsibility belongs to the camper.
Please use the list below as a guide for packing:
● Bible & 1 or 2 books to read
● Reusable water bottle
● Pen and stationery
● 5 -7 T-shirts
● 3 – 4 Pants/trousers
● 3 – 4 Shorts (athletic and casual)
● 3 – 4 Long-sleeved shirts
● 2 Sweatshirts or jackets/jumpers
● Raincoat or poncho
● Ample supply of socks
● Ample supply of undergarments
● Camp necklace from last year
● Pajamas (may be cool at night)
● 1 or 2 pairs of closed-toe shoes/trainers (Please note: Flip flops can only be worn at certain times.)
● Flashlight/torch (headlamp preferably)
● Insect repellant
● 1 Laundry bag
● 2 Towels that can get dirty and possibly stained
● Sunscreen
● Deodorant, shampoo, and soap
● Toothbrush and toothpaste
● Comb and/or brush
*Please remember that your camper will want to layer his/her clothes, as it will be cooler in the mornings and evenings than in mid-afternoon.
*All bed linens (pillows, sheets, blankets, etc.) will be provided, but your camper may wish to bring his/her own if he/she would prefer to sleep with his/her own pillow, etc.
Adventure Program Additional Packing
Campers in the Adventures Program( 15yrs and above) will participate in outdoor rock climbing, hiking, extended time on the ropes course, and camping out. These campers should come prepared for these types of activities. Camp provides the essential equipment that these campers will need.
Additional items needed:
● Hiking boots or sturdy tennis shoes with good tread (NOTE: break in your boots before camp!) ● Small backpack for three days of clothing.
● Warm clothes for evenings outside
● WARM SLEEPING BAG and PILLOW
● Headlamp
● Yoga mat/Sleeping pad for camping
Personal toiletries
Note: Blow-up mattresses are NOT allowed. The sleeping pad must be small and light.
PROGRAM COSTUME IDEAS
We have a lot of fun camp days ahead of us! If you are like us, you will want to dress the part for some of our themed programs. Here are a few that you can prepare for!
1. Chumvi and Nuru are our two teams at camp. If your camper has not been to camp before, they will be assigned to a team on Opening Day. The team colors are red (Chumvi) and blue (Nuru). We will have Chumvi and Nuru challenges multiple times each day. Our Camp Store will be selling buffs in the team colors that can be used as headbands.
2. Maji Mayhem: It’s Maji and it’s Mayhem! Come prepared to get wet and earn a W for your team! We’ve got water all over the place for this wild battle, so make sure you are wearing clothing and closed-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting wet!
3. Sock War: Sock War is our most treasured and competitive camp game. This is the last chance for Chumvi and Nuru to show their pride and bring a victory to their side. Bring your team colors and camouflage and make every effort to help your side win this all-out battle!