Must Have Checklists for Your Summer Travel or Camp Planning
It is amazing to talk to people and hear that there is some normalcy returning to summer! Kids are going back to summer camps and families are starting to travel again!
The ArtsBot family wants your return to normalcy to be stress-free, so we have a two checklists for you below to print and make your planning a breeze. Just highlight the one you need and use the control P command from your computer and send them to print!
Planning Checklist for Summer Camp
___A rolling suitcase/line the suitcase with a large, clean plastic trash bag that can be used if needed, and will keep the suitcase protected
___Shorts and coordinating tops—1 outfit for each day at camp
___Jeans—3 pairs, if a week-long camp or 1 extra pair, if day camp
___1 dress shirt/blouse and 1 pair dress pants OR 1 skirt (if camp has a dress up day)
___Underwear—enough for each day of camp and 3 extra pairs for a week-long camp
___Bathing suit and/or bathing shirts/shorts—ideally 2, so one can dry while one is being worn
___Beach towel—ideally 2, so one can dry while one is in use
___1 Rain jacket or rain poncho
___Sunglasses
___Hats or bandanas (ideally 2, so one can air out while one is in use)
___Socks—1 pair for each day of camp, plus 3 extra pairs
___1 pair flip flops and/or water shoes
___1 pair gym/tennis shoes
___1 pair dress shoes, if camp has a dress up day
___Mesh laundry bag large enough to hold all the clothes taken to camp
___A backpack or shoulder pack
___Sunblock (50 SPF or higher)
___Any medications your child needs (enough for every day of camp) and directions for the staff (if required) on dosing
___Lip balm, if your child uses it
___2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, and 2 wash clothes (if a weeklong camp) OR for a day camp, 6 pre-packed hand/face wipes
___Feminine hygiene products (for older children)
___Safety razor and shave cream (for older children)
___Shampoo and/or conditioner or an all-in-one product
___Toothbrush (in a travel container) and toothpaste
___Bar soap in a travel container or one travel bottle of liquid soap
___Deodorant or powder or talc, if your child uses it
___Tissues and/or several rolls of toilet paper
___A caddy or carrier to take toiletries back and forth to the shower
___LED flashlight and extra batteries
___Bedding (if the camp requires it)
___Reusable water bottle/travel mug
___Phone and charger (if permitted—some camps are totally screen and phone-free!)
___Note paper with preaddressed and stamped envelopes
___A reminder of home—a photo of the family, stuffed animal, or other memento to help prevent homesickness
___Pre-packaged snacks and bottled water (enough for each day—be sure to check with the camp to make sure this is permitted and verify any potential items with allergens that are not permitted
___A book or game (like a deck of cards)
___Spending money (if the camp permits—check their policies before packing this!)
___An ArtsBot craft kit—a glue/scissor-free craft project that is mess-and-stress free and perfect for camp life
___Other must have’s for your child:________________________________________________________________
___A rolling suitcase/line the suitcase with a large clean, plastic trash bag that can be used if needed, and will keep the suitcase protected
___1 suitcase per person (check with your airline or rail carrier for requirements if you are flying or going by rail)
___The names and telephone numbers of each hotel/motel/Airbnb where you are staying (leave a copy with your pet sitter, neighbor who is getting your mail or other family who need to know)
___Tickets or boarding passes (if you are traveling by plane or rail)—be sure you have them for each traveler—if pre-printed
___Passports for each family member, if traveling internationally.
___Drivers license and insurance card for the correct vehicle—if driving (be sure each driver has his/her license with them)
___Shorts and coordinating tops—1 outfit for each family member, for each day you will be gone
___Jeans—3 pairs each for each family member
___1 dress shirt/blouse and 1 pair dress pants OR 1 skirt for each family member (if you are planning a dress up day)
___Underwear—enough for each day of the trip—per person, and 3 extra pairs for each person
___Bathing suit and/or bathing shirts/shorts—ideally 2 per person, so one can dry while one is being worn
___Beach towel—ideally 2 for each family member, so one can dry while one is in use
___1 Rain jacket or rain poncho for each person
___Sunglasses (1 pair for each person)—if you have prescription sunglasses—be sure to include those!
___Hats or bandanas (ideally 2 per person so one can air out while one is in use)
___Socks 1 pair for each day of the trip (per person) plus 3 extra pairs (per person)
___1 pair flip flops and/or water shoes for each family member
___1 pair gym/tennis shoes for each family member
___1 pair dress shoes for each family member (if you are planning a dress up day)
___Mesh laundry bag per person (large enough to hold all the dirty clothes)
___A backpack or shoulder pack—1 per family member
___Sunblock (50 SPF or higher)—large bottle*
___Medications needed by each family member (don’t forget over the counter items—if you need them like aspirin, acetaminophen, bandages, and antibacterial cream) *
___Lip balm (one per family member)
___One container of bleach wipes*
___One container of hand/face wipes*
___Feminine hygiene products
___Safety razors and 1 large shave cream*
___Shampoo and/or conditioner or an all-in-one product*
___Toothbrush (in a travel container) and toothpaste (1 toothbrush per person)
___Bar soap in a travel container or one travel bottle of liquid soap*
___Deodorant or powder or talc (1 per family member)*
___Tissues and/or several rolls of toilet paper (plastic bags and extra handwipes if you know you need to make unplanned stops by the side of the road)
___Phone and charger (1 for each family member who has a phone)
___1 LED flashlight and extra batteries for each family member*
___Reusable water bottle/travel mug (ideally 2 per person)
___Pre-packaged snacks and bottled water (enough for each day)*
___Books or games (like a deck of cards) for rainy days or quiet evenings
___An ArtsBot craft kit for each child and adult—a glue/scissor-free craft project that is mess-and-stress free and perfect for all travel—the kits are TSA compliant!!
___Other must have’s for your family: __________________________________________________________________
*If you are traveling by air or rail—check with your carrier to verify their policy for packing these items—if they can be packed, and how to pack/package, and if they can be in a carry on or much be with checked luggage
We have four great ArtsBot kits for all of you summer needs. You can add them to your cart if you are shopping online at Amazon or Walmart or you can get them from our website www.theartsbot.com
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Happy travels everyone!
