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What to Pack for Camp Mowglis

(Please scroll down to view the Yearling Packing list)

Uniform

All of our uniform items will be available for direct purchase from our vendor, Everything Summer Camp. Please note that you are welcome to purchase extra uniform items.

Please be prepared to label this uniform with a permanent marker when you receive it. Campers need to arrive at camp in their (daily) uniform.

  • 1 Gray Mowglis Polo Shirts
  • 2 T-Shirt with Mowglis logo
  • 1 Mowglis Short-Sleeve Hiking Shirt – Synthetic Fabric
  • 1 Mowglis Long-Sleeve Hiking Shirt – Synthetic Fabric
  • 1 Pair Gray Dress Shorts
  • 3 Pairs Blue Daily Shorts
  • 1 Pair Mowglis Sweatpants
  • 1 Gray Fleece
  • 1 Gray D-Ring Belt
  • 1 Gray Fleece Hat
  • 1 Pair Blue Dress Socks
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Camper Packing List:

Clothing

  • 10 gray color t-shirts, free of logos or designs*
  • 10 pairs of underwear*
  • 10 pairs gray or white athletic socks*
  • 4 pairs hiking socks, wool or synthetic recommended
  • 1 pair synthetic (non-cotton) long underwear, pants & shirt
  • 2 pairs pajamas
  • 1 bathrobe
  • 2 swimsuits**
  • 1 rain jacket with hood and rain pants
  • 1 rain poncho (optional)
  • 2 pairs of sneakers
  • 1 pair of hiking boots
  • 1 pair of flip-flops or sandals

*Please note that shorter-session Cubs should bring 7 of these items

**Please send your camper to camp with brightly colored bathing suits – and no blue. Studies have shown that blue bathing suits are nearly invisible underwater. In contrast, fluorescent yellow or orange are highly visible – this sounds grim, but if we were ever looking for a submerged swimmer, we want to see their swimsuit! So please send him with a brightly colored bathing suit – thank you!

Linens

  • 3 blankets, wool or fleece recommended, solid colors only, (sheets and blankets are available to those traveling long distance and wishing to save on packing space)
  • 4 single flat sheets, non-fitted, or non-elastic
  • 2 pillowcases
  • 1 pillow
  • 3 bath towels
  • 1 beach towel
  • Mowglis will supply your son’s laundry bags as each age group has a specific color bag
  • 1 duffel bag for packing overnight trips (boys 12 and under)

This bag is meant to be carried to base camp for overnight use on three-day trips.

Gear

  • 1 synthetic sleeping bag with stuff-sack
  • 1 foam sleeping pad, such as the Therm-a-Rest pad, click here
  • 2 one-liter water bottles (VERY IMPORTANT –  please be sure to identify your child’s water bottles clearly. There will be a $5 charge each time camp has to supply a water bottle to your child if they lose theirs.)
  • 1 bowl and spoon or spork for overnight trips
  • 1 flashlight, with extra batteries – headlamps are great.
  • 1 backpack for overnight trips for boys 12 and older. This needs to be a sturdy overnight pack designed to be worn for several days in a row. L.L. Bean and R.E.I. are two possible sources. Please contact camp if you need help finding one. Brand names include Kelty, Mountainsmith, Jansport, Lowe, Gregory, DanaDesigns, and Eureka. A good size is between 4000 and 5000 cubic inches.
  • 1 daypack for carrying lunch and water bottles for day trips. This is a typical school-size pack.

Personal Items

  • Toiletries, including toothbrush, soap, shampoo
  • Stationery, pens, pencils
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Any personal medications (these are to be turned over to the nurse upon arrival)
  • Playing Cards
  • Glasses keeper (Croakies)

For Denites (campers in their final) year only

  • 1 dress jacket, dress shirt, tie, and pants for Graduates Dinner

Optional items

  • Baseball Glove
  • Tennis Racket
  • Ping Pong Paddle
  • Reading Material
  • Lacrosse Stick

NOTE: The following items are not permitted at camp: personal pocket knives (unless the camper has passed his knife test), hand-held games, MP3 players, cell phones, radios, and other electronics.

Yearling Packing List:

  • 1 Mowglis Fleece
  • 1 Mowglis Hiking Shirt
  •  2 Mowglis Cotton T-Shirts
  • 3 pr Blue Shorts -1 pr Gray Shorts *Junior Staff Dress Shirt will be provided for you. FOOTWEAR
  • Hiking Boots (No Trail Running Shoes For Hiking)
  • Sneakers (2 pairs recommended) -Sandals(closed toe) CLOTHING
  • 4 Pr Wool/Synthetic Socks
  • 10 Pr Cotton Socks
  • 10 Pr Underwear
  • 6 Gray T-Shirts -Poly-Pro layer Long Pants and Long Sleeves (Very Important)
  • Poly-Pro T-shirt (solid color, please more than one is fine)
  • Rain Jacket and Rain Pants
  • Wool/Fleece Hat -Bathing Suit Pajamas
  • -Fleece Vest (optional, but nice)

TRIP GEAR

  • Day Pack (school backpack)
  • Backpacking Pack (4000+ cubic inches)
  • Synthetic Sleeping Bag 20-35 degrees Farenheight
  • Mess Kit / Bowl and eating utensils
  • 3 liter water capacity (hydration bag/water bottles)
  • Pocket Knife

OTHER NECESSITIES

  • 2 Bath Towels
  • 2 Pillows & cases
  • 2 sets of flat sheets
  • 3 Blankets (solid colors, fleece or wool)
  • Big Zip Open Duffle
  • 1 Flashlight
  • 1 Head Light -Extra Batteries for Lights
  • Writing paper, pen/pencil, envelopes for mailing
  • Reading material
  • Toiletries: toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.
  • Insect Repellant -Sunscreen
  • Any personal medication (turn in to the nurse upon arrival)
  • Please note that Yearlings are not permitted to have phones or electronics during their time as Yearlings. Once they graduate to become members of the Junior Staff, they will be allowed to use their devices with the same parameters as the Senior Staff.