Not sure what to bring to St. Tikhon’s Summer Camp? We suggest packing the following items so that you are prepared for the activities offered throughout the week.

Nurse’s Note:

All medications MUST be left with the camp nurse.

Dress Code:
Campers must dress in accordance with the dress code.

• No short shorts
• No skin-tight leggings or jeans
• No bare midriffs
• No holes in clothing that expose skin inappropriately
• No revealing spaghetti straps
• Undergarments should not be visible
• Shorts should have at least a five-inch inseam
• Clothing should not display references to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, or profanity
• Bikinis are not permitted for activities requiring bathing suits

Campers are encouraged to wear sneakers or other comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Flip-flops should only be worn for water activities or in the dorms, as they can present a tripping hazard during active play.

Clothing:

☐ Hoodie or sweatshirt, as it can get cold at night

☐ Camp shirts (If you opted to reuse shirts from previous years, do not forget to pack them. If you ordered shirts for this year, they will be provided to you at camp.)

☐ Undershirts for church

☐ Shorts

☐ Underwear and pajamas for six nights

☐ Socks and sneakers

☐ Sandals

☐ Dress clothes and shoes appropriate for church (The Monastery Church is air-conditioned, so a light cardigan or jacket may also be helpful.)

☐ Swimsuit

☐ Beach towel

Toiletries:

☐ Shampoo and conditioner

☐ Soap or shower gel

☐ Washcloth or shower pouf

☐ Bath towel

☐ Shower shoes

☐ Toothbrush and toothpaste

☐ Deodorant

☐ Brush and/or comb

☐ Shaving supplies, if needed

☐ Prescription medications (Notice: All medications MUST be left with the camp nurse.)

Bedding:
The camp provides sleeping mats for campers. Campers are also welcome to bring their own sleeping mat or air mattress if preferred.

☐ Sleeping bag, or sheets and a blanket for your sleeping mat or air mattress

☐ Twin-size sheets if using a camp-provided sleeping mat

☐ Pillow

☐ Pillowcase

For the Great Outdoors:

☐ Sunscreen

☐ Flashlight

☐ Sunglasses

☐ Hat

☐ Bug spray

☐ Refillable water bottle

☐ Umbrella or poncho in case of rain

☐ Sweatshirt and/or long pants for chilly evenings

☐ Pool floaties, if needed for additional support in the water

Other Suggested Items:

☐ Money for the bookstore

☐ Fan for your dorm room

☐ Book to read, sketchbook, journal, or similar quiet activity

☐ Pencils, pens, crayons, scissors, or other items for use in the dorm room

☐ Deck of cards or board games

☐ Musical instruments, electronic music files, or other items to be used during the Talent Show

☐ Fishing rod and lures (Please check these items in during camp registration.)

Please Do Not Bring:
Remember that camp takes place on the grounds of St. Tikhon’s Monastery.

• Clothing that violates the camp dress code
• Illegal substances
• Alcohol
• Cigarettes or tobacco products
• Weapons
• Handheld gaming devices
• Cell phones, except as noted below
• Laptops
• Netbooks
• Portable DVD players
• Pokémon cards
• Snacks or candy

Cell Phones: 
If a cell phone is needed for emergency purposes, it must be given to the camper’s counselor and used in coordination with the counselor. St. Tikhon’s Summer Camp is not responsible for lost or damaged cell phones.