Many Starlight campers come back year after year so who better to ask for some words of advice on what to bring with you than these true experts?  

There’s an official packing list of things you absolutely must bring with you from clothes, bedding, footwear etc.  Be prepared for some of your clothes and sneakers to get muddy when you’re doing things like mountain biking.  You’ll have a blast but the great outdoors doesn’t know that your sneakers are your absolute favorites so if you love them, leave them at home.  

There are also loads of things that aren’t on the packing list which you may want to bring along.  Photos and special posters from home can be taped on the wall by your bed and don’t forget things like your teddy bear or favorite pillow.   A battery operated fan also comes in really handy on hot days and nights.   Things to include in your “bunk junk” are face paints, fake moustaches, costumes and dress up items (especially hats and wigs), bandanas, stickers and trading cards and glow sticks.  Duct tape is a “must have” item as you can use it to stick your photos to the wall in the bunk, use it to help create costumes, and you can also make bracelets out of it. 

Each day after dinner we have free play and there are heaps of activities going on like gaga, basketball, tennis and soccer, but there’s also time to do your own thing in your divisional circle if that’s what you prefer.  Some people like to write letters so bring heaps of paper and envelopes with stamps already on them.  Other people like to play with Frisbees, bouncy balls and bubbles – small things that are easy to pack and store but you can have heaps of fun with. 

You are going to be super busy at camp doing all your activities but these are just a few small things that you will DEFINITELY find come in useful at camp.

Sending a huge thank-you to all the participants of the 2^nd July blogging classes for these awesome ideas.

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