PACKING LIST

Our dress code is a reflection of both the inner and outer beauty of our campers. Please respect the dress code as a sign of camp unity and be mindful of dressing modestly at work and play. Please label all your items. Camp Monte Stella and SSLC, Inc. are not responsible for lost or damaged property, or items left behind at camp.

• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Pajamas
• 5 pairs of bermuda or soccer-length shorts.
  
• 6 t-shirts. Should cover shoulders and midriff. No tank tops, spaghetti straps, halters, or low cut necklines and wide armholes.
  
• 1 nice outfit for daily Mass. Knee length dress or skirt, or dress pants. Wear a cardigan over a sleeveless dress.
  
• 1 nice outfit for elegant dinner night. Knee-length skirt or dress.
  
• 1 outfit for Decades Dance (5th grade=50's, 6th grade=60's, etc)
  
• Sweatshirt or sweater
  
• 1-piece bathing suit and 1 cover-up.
  
• 1 bath towel
  
• Underwear and socks for 1 week
  
• 1 pair athletic shoes for daily activities
• 1 pair of dress shoes or sandals for Mass and/or Elegant Dinner
  
• Water shoes for the shower and pool only. Flip-flops are not allowed for safety reasons.
  
• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, hairbrush, sunscreen, etc.
  
• 1 laundry bag
  
• 1 refillable water bottle
  
• Rosary
  
• Visor or hat
• Notebook and pencil
  
• Insect repellent
  
• Small flashlight and extra batteries 
  

Optional:

• Sunglasses
  
• Books for free time
• Musical instrument for talent show
• Decorations for cabin theme: Campers will receive their cabin assignments in a letter mailed in early July.
  
• Wristwatch (optional except for 9th graders)
• Inexpensive digital camera or disposable camera. Pictures of other campers should only be taken with their permission. Cameras that can access the internet are not allowed because photos can instantly be uploaded to social media, or used without parental permission.
  

What to leave behind:

• Cellphones. Cellphones interfere with the trust and bonding that should take place with peers and counselors at an overnight camp. Allow your child to "unplug" from their electronics and situations with friends at home. Cellphones will be taken away and returned on closing day. Please communicate all arrangements with your child before camp begins.
• Electronic gadgets: laptops, iPads, iPods, MP3 players, CD players, Nintendo DS and other handheld systems. Wi-fi is unavailable at the campsite.
  
• Magazines
• Over-the-counter medication
  
• Snacks and other food