Camp Chikopi Clothing List

Clothing

  • 10 T-Shirts
  • 6 Lightweight Shorts
  • 12 Underwear
  • 12 Socks
  • 1-2 Pajamas
  • 2 Sweat Pants
  • 2 Sweatshirts
  • 1 Lightweight Jacket
  • 1 Heavier Jacket
  • 1 Raincoat/Poncho
  • 1 Sneakers
  • 1 Running Shoes
  • Flip Flops/Sandals
  • 1 Water Shoes (For Sailing & Canoeing)
  • 2 Hats
  • 2-3 Swimsuits

Bedding

  • Sleeping Bag (Use as a blanket and for Canoe Trips)
  • 2 Pillow Cases (rental available)
  • Pillow (rental available)
  • 4 Sheets (twin size) (rental available)
  • 1-2 Blankets (rental available)
  • 4 Towels (rental available)
  • Laundry Bag
  • Mesh Laundry Bag (for socks/underwear)

Toiletries

  • Shampoo (Biodegradable)
  • Soap (Biodegradable)
  • Deodorant (Non-aerosol)
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Sunblock
  • Insect Repellent (Non-aerosol)

Miscellaneous

  • Lifejacket (mandatory) (rental available)
  • Sunglasses
  • Water Bottle/Canteen
  • Flashlight
  • Back Pack (canoe trips)
  • Tent (optional)
  • Trunk (15" high max) (rental available)
  • Swim Caps
  • Goggles
  • Swim Paddles & Fins
  • Pen, Paper, and Envelopes
  • Camera (disposable)
  • Phone card (to call home)

Optional Equipment (available at camp)

  • Baseball glove
  • Canoe Paddle
  • Fishing Equipment
  • Lacrosse Stick
  • Mountain Bike
  • Mountain Bike Helmet
  • Musical Instruments
  • Tennis Racquet
  • Tent (For Canoe Trips)

Camp Clothing and swim caps are available in all sizes at the camp store. The boys will have the opportunity to purchase the clothing, baseball caps etc. the cost will be deducted from their expense account. Uniform T-shirt & short will be issued upon arrival.

Stamps: Stamps and phone-cards are sold at the camp store. Please note: only Canadian-issued stamps may be used in Canada.

Note: Camp has its own laundry. Clothing should be washable, light, and require NO ironing. It is very important to put your sons name on absolutely every thing that he brings to camp, not just clothing, it is our only means of recognition to enable us to return it to him. Laundry is done every week, please do not pack excessive amounts of clothing.

Note: The camp store sells all the toilet articles that your son may run out of while at camp.

Note: Rental will only be provided if selected on the Registration Form.

Note: Due to our concerns for the environment we request that campers refrain from the use of aerosol cans.

"DON'T BUY NEW IF SOMETHING OLD WILL DO"

The Do's And Don'ts Of Packing For Camp

  1. Please use the packing list as a guideline, remembering that we do laundry once a week.
  2. It is important your childs name is on absolutely everything he brings to camp, including; the clothing he wears for the journey to camp, all socks, shoes, underwear, towels, books, cameras, luggage, etc. It is our only means of identification if an item is misplaced on camp or off camp.
  3. Be sure your child has clothing to cover all weather conditions.
  4. Involve your child in his packing, he will be better able to recognize his personal property if misplaced at camp.
  5. Avoid sending "favourite items", or expensive articles or belongings.
  6. We reserve the right to check luggage.
  7. Chikopi does not accept responsibility for any item brought to camp that is lost or broken while at Chikopi or during travel.
  8. Chikopi has an on site safe, we recommend that all passports, wallets, and any valuables be placed in the safe on arrival.

Unacceptable Items To Bring To Camp Chikopi

  • Knives or electric razors
  • Inappropriate clothing (Reference to profanity or drugs)
  • Matches, lighters, fireworks
  • Cell phones or pagers (they will not work at Chikopi)
  • Squirt Guns
  • Any food product containing nuts or has a written warning about nuts
  • No homemade food items

The following Items Are An Automatic Dismissal From Chikopi

  • Drug Paraphernalia
  • Cigarettes, Alcohol, Non-prescription Medications
  • Pornographic Materials
  • Any Item Brought To Camp With The Intention Of Threatening Or Intimidating A Camper Or Staff Member

 

More Information

Swimming Camp

Camp Chikopi is located on over 400 acres in the Almaguin Highlands of Ontario, Canada.

 

 

 

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