Packing List

Packing List

All Campers – Main List

  • sleeping bag & pillow
  • sheets; old, twin-size
  • two towels
  • long pants / jeans: two pairs (two-week programs: four pairs)
  • eight t-shirts (two-week programs: 14 shirts)
  • six pairs shorts: (two-week programs: 12 pairs)
  • underwear & socks: 10 pairs (two-week programs: 14 pairs)
  • three pairs of shoes (one sturdy for hiking; two old pairs)
  • shower sandals
  • rain gear (a poncho-in-a-pouch is fine)
  • two bathing suits, two beach towels, & sunscreen (SPF 30+)
  • flashlight & extra batteries
  • laundry bag
  • water bottle
  • toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
  • shampoo and soap
  • shower tote
  • comb and brush
  • sweatshirt or hooded fleece jacket

* Camp Piomingo will only be offering laundry services to stay over campers. ALL two-week campers must pack enough clothes for the duration of their camp stay.

Traditional Activities

  • Tennis: racquet (optional)
  • Riding lessons: Long pants or jeans and hard soled boots (preferable) or tennis shoes
  • Golf: clubs (optional) Optional, but helpful!
  • bandanna, hat
  • stationery, pens and pencils, stamped envelopes
  • camera & film
  • Native American costume for final campfire
  • non-aerosol insect repellant
  • disposable camera

Adventure Programs (Campcrafters and Trailblazers)

  • items on main list for all campers to bring
  • leak-proof water bottle
  • wool socks
  • clothes for caving: (old) long pants/sweats, sweatshirt, flannel shirts/over shirt, wool socks, sturdy shoes
  • climbing shoes (optional)
  • one pair of hiking boots
  • sleeping pad
  • sweatshirt or fleece jacket
  • stuff sacks or large Ziploc bags
  • nylon shorts (2 or 3 pairs)
  • hat
  • sunscreen (at least SPF 30)
  • one pair of “water” shoes (old gym shoes) for white water activities

Equestrian Camp

  • items on main list for all campers to bring
  • boots with at least a one-inch heel and smooth sole (make sure they fit comfortably)
  • 3-6 pairs of jeans (riding breeches are optional)
  • chaps and gloves – optional
  • ASTM/SEI-approved riding helmet (less than three years old) – optional
  • decorations (ribbons, feathers, beads, etc) for the two-week Equestrian Horse Show

**Approved helmets are provided for all riders

Please Leave at Home

  • pets
  • fireworks or firearms
  • food and/or gum
  • jewelry and other valuable or expensive equipment
  • pocket knives
  • ALL electronic devices (including cell phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, etc)
  • MONEY…there is no need for money at camp

Label All Belongings

All clothing and personal effects should be plainly labeled with water resistant markers. A complete inventory may be attached to the inside of the suitcase/trunk lid. Expensive belongings should not be brought to camp. Camp Piomingo is not responsible for lost clothing and personal belongings.

Lost and Found

Items left at camp will be held for one week. You can call the camp office concerning lost items. We will hold any item for one week. You may pick them up at the camp office or make arrangements to
have them sent to the Louisville YMCA branch closest to you. Camp is not responsible for returning lost or left behind items.