What to Bring

CLOTHING

• Dirty Clothes Bag
• Long Pants
• Shorts
• T-shirts
• Sweatshirts
• Coat
• Rain Jacket
• 2 pairs STURDY shoes (tennis or walking—NOT Crocs flip flops or slides)
• Water shoes (ONLY closed-toed shoes are allowed – ie. Keens, water booties, or old tennis shoes – NOT flip flops – Crocs OK)
• Socks (1 pair per day minimum)
• Underwear
• Pajamas
• Swimsuit
• Hat
• OPTIONAL: Boots for Horseback Riding

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

• Deodorant
• Soap 
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Brush or Comb
• Lip Balm
• Washcloth & 2 Towels (shower & swim)
• Bug Repellent (non-aerosol)
• Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher)
• Feminine hygiene products   (as needed)
• Makeup (keep to a minimum)

OTHER ITEMS

• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Backpack or Day pack
• Water Bottle
• Flashlight with fresh batteries
• Talent Show Items
• TEEN CAMP ONLY:
  • Prom / Dress Up Clothes (don’t purchase anything, bring items from home)
• JUNIOR CAMP ONLY:
  • Booster Car Seat (if needed)
  • Pajamas for PJ Themed Carnival Night

DIABETES SUPPLIES… Please pack plenty!

• Meter (everyone needs in case of sensor failure)
• Test Strips
• Lancet Device and Lancets
• Pump Supplies (if using one)
  • Pump Site changes (enough for camp length + extra site)
  • Charging Cable / Portable Charger
  • Extra Batteries
• CGM supplies (if using one)
  • Sensor Site Changes (enough for camp length + extra site)
  • Receiver (even if using cell phone)
• DEXCOM USERS ONLY: Cell phone for remote blood sugar monitoring (only if already using cell phone for monitoring)
• Insulin
• Syringes or Pen Needles
• Alcohol Swabs
• Extra Batteries for Pump or Meter

Please note that the only approved cell phone use at Hodia is for taking pictures and gathering CGM readings. Many campers have lost their cell phones at camp, so a receiver is preferred, if possible.

OPTIONAL ITEMS… Please label all valuables!

• Camera
• Book (for nighttime reading)
• Letter writing paper/postcards (remember stamps and addresses)
• Picture from home and/or lovey

CLOTHING

• Dirty Clothes Bag
• Long Pants (at least two pairs)
• T-shirts
• Underwear
• Swimsuit
• Heavy Coat for Skiing
• Ski Pants
• Long Johns
• Gloves (for snow activities)
• 1 pair of STURDY shoes (snow boots or winter shoes)

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

• Deodorant
• Sunscreen (even for Winter!)
• Soap 
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Brush or Comb
• Lip Balm or Lip Salve
• Pool/bath towel
• Feminine hygiene products (as needed)

DIABETES SUPPLIES… Please pack plenty!

• Meter (everyone needs in case of sensor failure)
• Test Strips
• Lancet Device and Lancets
• Pump Supplies (if using one)
  • Pump Site changes (enough for camp length + extra site)
  • Charging Cable / Portable Charger
  • Extra Batteries
• CGM supplies (if using one)
  • Sensor Site Changes (enough for camp length + extra site)
  • Receiver (even if using cell phone)
• DEXCOM USERS ONLY: Cell phone for remote blood sugar monitoring (only if already using cell phone for monitoring)
• Insulin
• Syringes or Pen Needles
• Alcohol Swabs
• Extra Batteries for Pump or Meter

Please note that the only approved cell phone use at Hodia is for taking pictures and gathering CGM readings. Many campers have lost their cell phones at camp, so a receiver is preferred, if possible.

OPTIONAL ITEMS… Please label all valuables!

• Camera
• Book (for nighttime reading)
• Letter writing paper/postcards (remember stamps and addresses)
• Picture from home and/or lovey

CLOTHING

• 1 Pair of STURDY hiking boots (NOT brand new, you will want them broken in)
• 1 Pair of water shoes (Tevas, water booties, Keens, old tennis shoes, etc)
• 4 Pairs of hiking socks (long enough to fit under your boots)
  
• Underwear
• Long Johns
• Warm Pajamas
• Long pants (no more than 2 pairs)
• Shorts (no more than 2 pairs)
• T-shirts (no more than 4)
• Long Sleeve Shirt
• Swimsuit
• Coat
• Rain Jacket
• Hat

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

• Bug repellent (non-aerosol)
• Sunscreen
• Brush/comb
• Lip salve
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Backpacking towel/washcloth

OTHER ITEMS

• Day pack (school backpack)
• Water Bottle
• Sunglasses
• Flashlight with new batteries
• Sleeping bag (no more than 4 lbs)
• Backpacking Pillow
• GPS

DIABETES SUPPLIES… Please pack plenty!

• Meter (everyone needs in case of sensor failure)
• Test Strips
• Lancet Device and Lancets
• Pump Supplies (if using one)
  • Pump Site changes (enough for camp length + extra site)
  • Charging Cable / Portable Charger
  • Extra Batteries
• CGM supplies (if using one)
  • Sensor Site Changes (enough for camp length + extra site)
  • Receiver (even if using cell phone)
• Insulin
• Syringes or Pen Needles
• Alcohol Swabs

Please note that the only approved cell phone use at Hodia is for taking pictures and gathering CGM readings. Many campers have lost their cell phones at camp, so a receiver is preferred, if possible.

FOOD

• Sack lunch with carb counts

CLOTHING

• Sun hat
• Sunglasses (if your child will wear them)
• Jacket (if needed for the mornings as we will be outside much of the day)
• We ask that children wear the camp shirts that you will receive at registration everyday for easy identification
• Please be sure all your child’s gear is labeled with their name

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

• Sunscreen (parents please apply in the morning before coming and we’ll reapply at lunch and mid-afternoon)
• Water bottle

ADDITIONAL ITEMS… for Water Activity Days:

• Towel
• Swim suit
• Change of clothes
• Water shoes (no flip flops)

• CGM or Meter (with supplies)
  • Test Srips
  • Lancet Device & Lancets
• DECOM USERS ONLY: Cell phone for remote blood sugar monitoring (please provide or disable the passcode on device for the duration of camp. We will request this information during bus/camp check-in time.)
• Insulin
• Syringes or Pen Needles

• Matches
• Lighters
• Fireworks/firecrackers
• Guns
• Knives
• Weapons
• Dangerous toys
• Weapon-like toys
• Pornographic material
• Tobacco (in any form)
• Alcohol / Drugs
• Clothing with offensive pictures or words

PLEASE NOTE: 

• All food and snacks are provided at camp (unless stated otherwise for Day Camp). Please do not bring extra goodies.
• HODIA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please label valuable items or leave them home.