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Camp counselor 101- The do buys of a camp counselor
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100% must buy, especially when it gets humid and sticky. Having these a are a life saver. Pro tip, get one that needs charging, not one that is Duracell battery powered. The kids have this as well it helps out when the sun is shining and won’t go beh...
Handheld Fan
Another fan fav, great for people that sweat a lot around the back of the neck. Keeps you cool all day especially with hair in buns.
Neck Fan
Heavy on the INSULATED part because you will need ice to get through the day. Pro tip, if you don’t have time to eat breakfast, put cia seeds in your water bottle for vitamin boost AND a hunger fix. Extra points if you add flavor to it 🧑🍳💋
Insulated & Stainless Steel Water Bottles
It will rain during the summer and it will rain hard. Sometimes the rain comes out of nowhere and ends up soaking the entire site for a good 10 minutes. Having an umbrella is a literal GODSEND.
Large Umbrella
If you wear heavy shirts… pray because your pits will be stained ALL DAY. It’s not even funny anymore. I don’t wear polyester anymore because it literally bakes me in the sun. Breathable shirts welcome ONLY. Also, the more breathable the shirt is, th...
Breathable Womens Shirts
Absolutely needed near the pool. There is no way you can wear socks there (which is what some people actually do at my camp) the socks get wet when kids come out and then puddles form.. get yourself some flip flops and save yourself from the trouble.
Women's Flip Flops | Cushioned Flip Flop Sandals
In order to stick to the schedule and plan ahead better, when you know the time. It helps with camper organization and coordination as well.
All Smartwatches
This should go without saying but you NEED sunscreen. Staying out at least 5hours in the sun means you rely on sunscreen to keep away pesky early wrinkles and lowers risk of scum cancer. One thing to note, if you plan on using a stick sunscreen, you ...
Best Facial Sunscreens
As for the REST of your body, use a high shielding spray. The better the UV protection the better it is. I’ve been using one for a whole month and I’m almost out so you should restock regularly (I work every day) Also get one that is sweat resistant ...
Spray Sunscreen SPF 30-70 | Lightweight & Effective Protection
If you have a bunk, this is a MUST HAVE for the kids. Often we have shirts, socks, and even entire swimsuits missing. Having these bins keeps up organization and leads to less crying over loss items. Got these and never looked back 10/10
Storage Containers & Bins
Just yes, Yes, YES. There is absolutely NO WAY I’m going near a nature trail without bug spray. This year I’ve seen bugs that I didn’t even know existed. Ones with white spots, green skin.. etc. save yourself the ick please 🤮
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Not even a question. Yes you will need these. Probably more than once per day. It’s best to have them on hand rather than having to walk down to the nurse to get these.
BAND-AID® Bandages & Wound Care Products | BAND-AID® Brand
100% because you will not see me lugging around whole backpack while being humid and irritated by the weather. Make your life 100% easier with a Fanny pack it has the storage for literally everything
Versatile & Stylish Fanny Packs | Errands, Travel, Concerts - Thread Wallets
My kids love to listen to songs from the movies rise of red, kpop demon hunters, etc. it gets them so hype for camp when we are walking to our next activity and they are singing the lyrics to their favorite song. 100% rec
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Must have. You do not want to be annoyed or irritated because of lack of energy. Get yourself some sort of snack to carry you through those rough patches!!
Kids Snack Bars
I said this way earlier in my notes but these are absolute life savers. If you can’t or don’t have the time to prepare meals or have snacks, putting this in your water with some lemon or juice mix is a life saver. They are literally fillers and have ...
7 Enticing Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
To many things go on during the day where your kids hands might get dirty or they might accidentally spill something. Having these on hand is a great investment. Tip: get the unscented natural versions. Especially if you have kids prone to allergies ...
Wet Wipes
The kids love to put these all over ther art, water bottles and literally anything else. Just don’t give them out all the time or your bunk will be COVERED in these
MICRO + MINI STICKERS
You will most likely be moving a lot during the day, having some comfy sneakers is a must have. It saves you the trouble for having uncomfortable and achy feet. Being the most comfortable you can be is incredibly important. Being comfy gives you the ...
Women's Athletic Shoes
In this weather, your lips will always become dry, chappy and annoying. Just save yourself the time and get chap sticks!
ChapStick
Kids will come in with unnamed items like fans and water bottles. It’s best to have sharpies on hand so that these items won’t end up in the lost and found for too long. Great for towels, bags and literally anything else
Sharpie