CAMP MOMMY: What to Schlepp Around

From TheFreeDictionary.com:
"schlep or schlepp... Slang
To carry clumsily or with difficulty; lug..."

Summer Essentials

CAMP MOMMY would not be a complete summer camp experience without official camp CHECKLISTS for planning, packing, and organization! Two weeks into our experience, here's what's working for us:

Essentials To Keep In The Car:

• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• ALTERNATE: Bug n Sun
• Basic First Aid Kit
• Travel Wipes
• Park/Picnic Blanket
• Tennis Balls/Football/Frisbee

Note: If Daddy is meeting up after work, be sure to keep in the car:
Dad's Basics:

• Tshirt/Shorts
• Swimsuit/Towel
• Sandals

Essentials For The Swim Bag:

• Sunglasses
• Hats
• Swimsuits/Towels
• Goggles
• Sinkers/Dive Toys
• Water Ball
• Plastic Cups
• Sunscreen (can never have enough!)
• Faces Stick (for noses & cheeks)
• Very small first aid kit (*waterproof* band aids/antiseptic wipes)
• Quarters & Dollar Bills for snack/soda machine
• Pool Pass, Key, or ID Cards - keep them in the Swim Bag!

Small Cooler:

• Ice/Freezer Packs
• Drinks/Water
• Snacks - Keep it simple, with Mom's Surprise Snack of The Day!
  Suggestions: fruit, veggies (baby carrots), cheese snacks, raisins, pretzels, crackers, peanut butter, fruit rollups or gummies.

For more ideas and another OCD-satisfying list with comments, be sure to see
A Mom's Life: Top 5 Things Moms Should Keep in the Family Minivan!

Comments

[Neena]

Sherri,
This is a very useful list. I especially like the stuff for dad. He often does get overlooked.