The College?

Campers new to YMCA Camp Coniston quickly learn that we call the bathrooms / bath houses in Boy's and Girl's camp by the term "College"!

Note: this is the recommended list for a single two-week resident camp session.

The packing list for the one-week resident camp is the same, but plan for 6 days vs. 14!

Recommended Items:

  • sleeping bag
  • 2 blankets
  • 2 single sheets
  • pillow & pillow case
  • 3 bath towels
  • beach towels
  • 2-3 swim suits (girls, 1 piece only)
  • shorts
  • sweaters / sweatshirts / fleece
  • shirts
  • underwear
  • socks
  • bathrobe
  • jeans
  • pajamas
  • jacket
  • raincoat
  • sneakers
  • sandals / flip-flops
  • soap
  • shampoo
  • face cloths
  • toothbrush & toothpaste
  • “shower bucket” to carry toiletries to the “College”
    (see box above- right)
  • comb / brush
  • sunscreen
  • insect repellent
  • laundry bag
  • flashlight
  • water bottle
  • writing materials

Optional Items:

  • tennis racquet
  • musical instruments
  • camera & film (ha! film... right....)
  • books, games
  • white shirts to tie-dye

Please DO NOT Bring:

  • valuables, jewelry, cash for camper

  • pocket knives, guns, hatchets, firecrackers, matches

  • hair dryers over 1,000 watts

  • expensive or easily damaged cameras

  • TVs, radios, CD players iPods / MP3 / portable game devices

  • Cell phones

  • bikes, skateboards, roller blades

Please mark ALL clothing and personal items!

Clothing should not be new or expensive!

Please note that Camp is not responsible for lost or stolen items!