A camper packet should come complete with a checklist of all the required elements from home the camper brings to the facility. While some of the items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and brush seem ridiculous to name, it gives the camper a clear list to follow in order to have everything needed for his stay. Other items should be clearly numbered, such as how many pairs of underwear or short-sleeved shirts a camper needs to bring. This gives the guidelines to ensure each camper has enough. Still other items are things that might otherwise be forgotten, such as bed linens, bug spray and a swim suit.
Counselor packet checklists need to give a guideline for the things she will need all summer but also a list for each new group of campers. Multiple compiled checklists will streamline the process. One should cover acquiring the paperwork from each of the campers, one going over all the rules of the camp, another giving the group a tour of the grounds and finally a list of all the emergency procedures. This forms a complete counselor packet.
Paperwork checklists go in both the camper packet and the counselor packet. Depending on the camp you are affiliated with, you might require a more thorough medical history or different insurance paperwork requirements. Human resources should vet all the release forms and copies required and clearly state the needs on the checklist. Things such as insurance cards with the primary card member's information are very important should a camper have to go to the hospital.
Checklists for activities provide a specialized list for campers. Depending on the type of camp, some people might need to bring additional supplies based on the plans for camp. These could be art supplies, specialized clothing or even equipment such as tennis rackets. These checklists also help the parents gauge the overall luggage room needed for the child.
