The Ultimate Camp Counselor Packing List ☀︎
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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Here are all of my camp videos in a playlist for your viewing pleasure:
• A weekend back at camp...
I am officially announcing that I'm going back to be a Work Crew Director one more time before my camp days come to a close!! I graduate from college in May so this will be the last summer that I anticipate being able to serve in a role like this. ASDFGHJKL Crazy. But yeah, I'm stoked about the vlogs I'll be making again!
64 days until graduation ☃︎
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Last year I went to a summer camp for a week and I fell in love and this year I am going for two. For the water thing they had us carry a water bottle 24/7 and constantly had us drink and refill them. We had hot chocolate every morning, but they would let us drink it until we had a cup of water. For the snacks thing I am allergic to peanuts and they didn’t recommend snacks anyways, if you did bring them they would go in the bear box so bears couldn’t get them. I just found your channel and even though it’s January I am so excited for Camp and I am going to stay up all night binging your videos. I am going to make my packing list tomorrow lol, you look like you love camp like me and I can’t wait for summer!!!
For anyone who is going to be a counselor. This is a message from a used to be little at a camp.
Kids (at least every cabin I was in) LOVED their counseler so much. We would always fight to sit next to her, hold her hand, and stuff like that. So don’t be shy about hanging out with your campers. I’m telling you the better relationship you have with them the more fun it will be for everybody
This is so comforting to hear! I’m planning to go in 2026 and I was so worried the kids just think of counsellors as annoying parent kind of figures. I want them to chat with me and play games together!
It’s my first year as a counselor, and I’m so excited! And I love watching your videos to get me excited and give me encouragement for it!
Have so much fun!
what company did you use?
Same! I start work as a camp counselor for Camp Bow Wow on Wednesday ❤
@@MicahCate hiii I’m Kali I just wanted to say you are my favorite the exciting new is in July 16 I’m going to be a camp counselor in training I’m so excited I’m going to be at camp sentinel with all camp counselors for one week 💕💓💘💘💗🌷💘💗🌷🌷💗💖🎂💗💘
How did it go??
I have been a camp counsellor for 5 summers, counting this upcoming summer. I LOVE your camp vlogs and they get me hyped up for camp! I love hearing what other camp counsellors pack! Thanks!
WOOOHOO happy to hear it!
i have been vigorously watching camp counselor videos for the last month, i was just hired as a cabin leader for this summer! you're by far my favorite camp youtuber. your energy >>>. hope i meet people like you!!:)
i’m working as a junior counselor for my bible camp !! i’m SOOOO NERVOUS because i have a hard time with doing new things and being with all new people, but i think i’ll be fine :) i’m watching this to make sure i’m not like That New Counselor hahaha 😂 it helped a lot thank you!!
Packing List
CLOTHING
- Shorts
- Shirts
- Bathing Suit (one piece for female
staff & no speedos for male staff)
- Jeans/Long pants
- Underwear
- Socks
- Khaki shorts for check-in
- Pajamas
- Rain gear
- Sweatshirt or light jacket
- Closed toe sturdy shoes
- Flip flops/ water shoes
- Hat
- Tie-dye or white shirt to tie-dye
- Clothes to wear outside of camp
(remember that you are always
representing camp & never know
when you will see a camp family)
BEDDING & TOILETRIES
- Sleeping bag or sheets & blanket
(twin size)
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Pillow and pillow case
- Towels
- Washcloth
- Soap & shampoo
- Deodorant
- Brush/comb
- Sunscreen
- Laundry bag
- Laundry detergent
OPTIONAL ITEMS
- Watch
- Backpack
- Sunglasses
- Flashlight
- Pen/pencil/paper
- Alarm Clock
- Bug spray
- Musical Instruments
- Favorite appropriate books to
share with campers
- Games
- Cabin decorations
- Costumes
hope this helps anyone! :) also my camp is still looking for male counselors message me if you want a job!
I love that you posted this! I'm getting first official camp email soon and I'm so excited!
I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!
Fun!!! It is SO cool that you get to be a camp counselor again!
I'm so thankful!
this was super helpful! My church has a camp for all of the young woman and its for like a week and
this gave me some super great ideas on what to bring!!
Love this and all your camp videos!!! This upcoming summer will be my second summer working at a camp and I can NEVER stop talking about how amazing camp is! your videos just get me hyped for my summer/ spring at camp!!!
this will be my 3rd year on staff at my summer camp and I went for about 4 years as a camper and I LOVE IT! I love watching your videos and seeing someone who shares the same love as me! on the off year throughout school I love watching your old camp videos to help me get through the year!
Yay camp!!!
Last summer I worked as a counselor at my favorite place in the world for the first time, Camp Wonderland in Mass. When I received my email saying I had been hired last year I stayed up all night watching videos about other people’s camp experiences because I was so excited, your videos have been really helpful and entertaining and I’m extremely excited for another exhausting but amazing summer as a camp counselor:)
🧢🕶🌿☀🍕🥏⛺
I was a camper for 6 years and this year is my first year being a Junior Counselor. I have been so excited and learning about what stuff other counselors bring has been very helpful. Another thing about my camp is that we will have 3 years worth of new campers so it should be fun getting to help out! Thank you so much for this video! Keep doing what you do best!!
This is SO cool Micah!! I love all of your camp videos so much! I love going to camp and yes! It is so true to bring your silliest clothing items! This was so helpful and I hope you are doing well!
I worked at a special needs summer camp for 3 summers (2017-2019). I was a counselor for the first two summers, and leadership staff for my 3rd! Being international staff, I haven't been able to get back due to covid, so watching videos like this is a fab way to think about camp!! Camp has literally changed my life 🙌🏻🏕
my first (and a half) year on staff, i find a lot of camp shirts and hoodies are often the best to bring- they're already camp certified and usually super cute and comfortable!! and one thing i LOVE is i crochet so i can make garland and fun things for the kids!!
This came just in time! I’m so excited to be an assistant camp counselor at my Bible camp.
No way!! This is my old camp!! I just got hired at a different one, this is so nostalgic for me :,)
This summer I'm being a camp counselor for a Christian camp, and I have been to a bunch of different camps throughout my life, but have never been a counselor. I am REALLY not sure how this is going to go, but I think as long as I remember what I'm doing and I'm cautious about my actions, and I try to be fun then it'll all work out. This video helped, and I would've never thought to being decorations, but I have purple fairy lights in the supports of my bunk bed at my house and think it would be really fun to bring those and use them in my cabin. I really appreciate this video, thanks and much love!👍❤✌🌼
I was a camper for a while at my camp and last summer I was a CIT for two weeks and had the GREATEST time. I am really excited because I got hired as a counselor for this summer along with one of my close friends who I meet at camp a few summers ago.
So glad to have watched this! I always think that travel is made easier when you have the best travel gear and essentials too. The bento bag from Nomad Lane is my best carry-on bag for travels like this. Thought I'd share it with you, too! :)
I have been working at camp for 14 year! (Man that make me feel old) I now actually work and live at camp full time with my family as the Program Director. I love your enthusiasm and energy and love of camp. Organized and ready to go you remind me a lot of myself as a counsellor. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos. Side note love that you included the line about camp is for the camper, I have had to preach that to so many counsellors #servethelittles 🥰
I just got my first pair of chacos in perfect condition from plato’s closet and I love them, although they are a bit hard (but maybe they just need to be worn in more). But I have to say that I definitely recommend the sketchers water sandals! They are extremely comfortable and a great price. So if anyone is looking for a little more affordable option, look for sketchers ones!
Ahhh Micah I love thisss!! Like I’ve said before I can’t wait to be a camp counselor so this will come in handy one day;) thanks❤️
Yesss come back for me one day ;)
after covid delays, I'm finally getting to work at camp for the first time this year! seeing new packing videos makes it feel like it's coming so soon!!
AH have a blast!! It's coming sooo so fast
This is my first year working/going to a camp ever and I'm sooo excited!! But also a bit nervous.... My distant family owns it so it shouldn't be bad. Thanks for this video, I really enjoyed it and it gave me some good ideas as to what to bring! 😆❤️
this was so helpful!! I was a camper and now I'm returning this summer to be a counselor and I'm so exited
I love your counselor videos! Might work as a counselor, got my interview for it soon!
(Edit) I got the job!!
Congratulations!!
That’s awesome!
Wish me luck guys! Im gonna have so much fun and im gonna make sure every camper feels safe and at home!
I’m gonna be a camp counselor for the first time this summer! I’ll specifically be working as the assistant barn manager so most of my day will be teaching kids to ride! My camp is very primitive and where me and the barn manager will be staying is the only bunk on site that has electricity (meaning a ceiling light and some outlets to charge our phones). I’m super excited though and I move in for training in two weeks!
I hope it's an awesome experience!
Howdy! This summer will be my first summer on staff at a Christian Summer camp and I’m so excited! Your videos have provided me with more excitement, anticipation and have helped in the process of preparing. I love this kind of content!
I'm so glad! Stay tuned for more once summer starts!
I was a camper years ago twice (special needs) and I had sun stroke both times. I loved the activities just not being sick lol
Ahh this is so cool! Micah, you the best/most peppered!!!!
Heheh thanks
I just got accepted for a summer camp in Texas!!! I’m a junior counselor for two weeks then a regular counselor for 6 weeks!! I live in Florida so this will be a new experience!!
This past year at camp my counselor blared music and we sang karaoke on the way to breakfast it was amazing
I'm starting my first year as a camp counselor and I'm so excited!! I was a teamleader in highschool and can't wait to go back❤
I'm doing my first year on staff this summer at Lake Tomahawk in Livingston Texas and am so excited
I've been a camp counselor at an angel tree camp for 3 years now, and this year I will be moving to a leadership position called counselor coach. So basically I will just be in charge of all the counselors, making sure they have everything they need, give them advice and encouragement, and then also help solve any camper conflicts they are having trouble solving on their own. Unfortunately we can't bring in alot of our own extra things. We can't do fairy lights, our own board games, ukuleles, ect. If really just a safety thing because alot our campers do have trauma, so we try to limit things that could potentially be triggers. We actually can't have our phones on us either. I don't know if that's just with my camp specifically, but we have to turn our phones into the "phone vacation box" at the beginning of every week before campers come. Again, its a safety thing. Most of us counselors don't mind because we understand why we do it.
Wow, that's so different from where I'm coming from! That's a really neat experience though, I bet you're going to be great at it!
I’m going to be a summer camp manger this year I’m so excited plus I’m graduating so, I’m super excited… I been doing day camp and overnight camp for 3 years now including this year. Good Luck!
I KNOW SOPHIE! i met her threw a friend! shocked to see her in your video
Omg this is so helpful! I just got hired to be a camp counselor at a sleepaway summer arts camp and I'm so excited, but also a little nervous on what I should even bring. this was perfect, thank you!!
HAVE THE GREATEST TIME!
I'm getting super excited for my 2nd summer as a counselor. Your videos helped me prepare last year! 🌟
Chacos are my favorite! Scored a pair from eBay for $35 two years ago and they looked like they were maybe worn once barely if even that. My friend got me into making friendship bracelets. And last year we learned to crochet, super fun! I just came about your channel today by watching this video typing summer camp! And just know subscribed, haven't seen yet if you had any videos on how you make your bracelets but if you ever have time would love to see a tutorial on your bracelets and that cute necklace. I love the turtle. Just made a friendship bracelet a few days ago with a turtle like that on one. I love earthy, natural and handmade jewelry. 💙
I live in Texas and I just got a job at a summer camp in WASHINGTON!!!! this summer as a photographer. It’s been my dream to work at a camp since I loved going growing up and I’m trying to get ideas on what to bring with me :) obviously I’m a little limited bc I’m flying across the country, but I’m hoping I can pack enough
Congrats! Have so much fun!!!
I’ve been waiting for this!!!
AH yay!!
This video is so helpful. I just got hired for my first summer as a camp counselor!!!
This is my 10th year as a camp counselor and I completely forgot to put a suit and towel on my packing list🤦♀️🤣
So glad I watched this
i am going to be a sea world camp counselor this summer and i’m so pumped this video was so helpful! i was a counselor in alaska last year and only had a days notice before flying out and forgot everything important 😂 amazon prime was my bestie
I am so far away from it, but I’m gonna work at camp this upcoming summer!!! I won’t be a counselor, or CIT, but I’ll be working on crew! I’m so excited
It’s my last summer as a camper and I’m really excited to become a counselor next year but it will be so fun!!
This will be my first year working at a summer camp. It’s only a one week camp so I’m not as nervous as I would be for a whole summer.
This year I was camp counselor on my community church camp - 8 days on family stay and then I stayed on campus for our youth camp to be participant for 8 more days. It is funny because 1st week my leaders were participants and I was staff for their children and next week they were my counselors 😂 Me and my boyfriend had own small group of 10 the oldest children 11-12 years old- almost youth and because it was camp for families we had children “only” for 7 hours a day (8 hours with worship for all children). Anyway it was fun and I am sure that I will work on camp next year again
I’m headed to my 28th summer at camp this year! Great list!
I am going to Camp Ramapo for my 2nd summer this summer. I can't wait.
My first year as a counselor I’m so excited
HAVE FUN!
I’m leaving for counselor in training in North Carolina in 1 hour!!! Praying it goes well. This will be my first time ever doing this and hope it will be amazing so when I apply to be a counselor in December I’m prepared!!
I have a video idea: Job Interview Questions for camp counsellor! I NEED this rn and this is also the time a lot of other people are going through interviews too for camp so I think it would be a great idea for a video!!!!
I’ve been going to camp my entire life and it’s always such a vibe. It’s crazy to explain to other people how it’s normal to wear sweats, chacos, and bob Ross socks on a normal basis. I’m going for my last year as a camper and it’s kinda sad 😔
Such a vibe 🪄
I love this! I am totally a camp counselor personality and have gone in some way since I was 12! I am now going to be twenty on the 19th and won’t stop. My mom asks me if I ever will stop and the answer is no. I will be a grown woman with kids and still going. Lol. 😂😂😂 My kids will too and if I can convince my future husband to help, he will be. I joke that we will be that church family and it would be a dealbreaker. I am mostly kidding, haha. I went four years as a camper and then four years as a counselor.
This is so helpful for people, Micah!!!! :) Thank you!!
I'm working at a summer camp in Missouri this summer!! I am so excited but I wanted to ask you if you ever dealt with homesickness? I'm just a little worried about that but I am so excited to see what the Lord does through the work done there!
I definitely felt it my first year as a camper, but as staff it's soooo busy and you're surrounded by friends that I feel like it's easier... I hope it goes well, give it all to Him!
I’m not going to be a counselor I’m going to be a camper! I love my camp it’s so fun! I always bring something like coloring books or something because we have a part of the day to relax.
WOOHOOO being a camper is the best!
@@MicahCate yes I love it! I go to Camp Barnabas if you’ve ever heard of it! We talk about the lord and do really fun activities!
@@LydiaVlogs12 I've been there! That's where I've done lifeguard training, actually 😮
@@MicahCate that’s sooo cool!!!!!
I got a volunteer position as a camp counselor and I’m gonna be over 100 miles away from home for 10 weeks so packing is gonna be important
omg i saw that Air1 sticker! i went to the Air1 fan awards in nashville! every year!!!! did u ever go? and i listen to them all the time!!!! #CHRISTIAN!
hi cate, i from puebla mexico, i go to a camp and your video helped me for do my pack, your video its nice thaks
Hi Micha....thank you for the video. Sabrina is going to camp first time this year. I am nervous she can not wait to go
Hey Micah! I’ve watched your videos for over 6 years and it’s been a crazy ride watching your channel evolve! I always wanted to go to camp and yours looks amazing but sadly I live in the UK and we don’t have very many here! :( if you don’t mind me asking, what are you taking in college? Like Ik you’re taking photography and filmmaking and stuff but like what’s your course called, what are your electives etc? :))
You've got to come to America :)
The title of my major at my university is Media Arts! I'm MRTS courses rn like Producing Narrative Media and Advanced Screenwriting!
Aaah Micah! HIII!! It’s on my bucket list to come to the US (I’ve only been to NYC). Do you still have any of your AGs? I can’t imagine Sophie Claire allowing you to part from her unless it was for a modelling career :)
Also, sounds like such a cool course
This will be my second year working at a Bible Conference by the NJ shore!!!
Wooohooo
just so u guys know trunks are expensive. They can reach up to 500 to 100 usd a decent tough box
Thanks a lot for the video! and I would like to ask you a question. If you can choose just one tip for go to camp, what would it be?
hey micah!! this is the perfect packing list!! i was wondering where you got your trunk? i’m going to a new camp this summer and could use a change! i used to use 2 duffels and it was always so messy! looking forward to getting my first trunk. thanks!!!
I got mine from Academy!
@@MicahCate awesome! i’m having trouble finding it online, would you possibly be able to post a link? thank you so much again!
@@kaodhan940 www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-Plastic-Footlocker-Teal-Sachet/16415912 mine is super old, they might not sell it there anymore, but I found it on the Walmart website!
Micah! If you start to post, it means summer is on the way :) really missed ur videos
I’m going to camp for the first time!!
Do you have any decoration tips/recommendations for perma-tents?
Where’s a good place to get good length denim shorts? Those ones look super cute!
Cotton On has some good ones, but also some of my best denim shorts are from Goodwill!
Where do you buy your longer length shorts?? I’ve been looking everywhere and am not having good luck finding a decent selection
Walmart has good ones, but also Columbia and Patagonia always have 5 inch inseams on sale!
what are the shorts that you use to swim called? do you have the link?
hey micah! i’m a camper but i really want to record my experience at camp. what camera do you use?? i cant have anything too pricey bc i’m using my own money, lol
I use a G7x mostly, but sometimes I pull out my Canon Rebel T7i
@@MicahCate thank you!! :)
Can you make a packing list for campers I go to a bible camp so pls make a list I have know idea of what to bring this year was my first year going to night camp I’m going to the week long camp next year
i just applied to work at a camp fingers crossed
how long have you being in the camp?
A year ago at church camp I made the big mistake of forgetting sunscreen. I got 2nd degree burns and blisters on both my shoulders and could barely move my arms for another week and a half, please please PLEASE don’t make my mistake, use sunscreen.
Do you have any wisdom for a camp specialist teaching a particular skill? It is my first time working at camp, and I'll be teaching blacksmithing. Any wisdom for my job would be helpful.
Lol, I know nothing about blacksmithing
butttttt I hope you have fun!
I really want to be an international camp councillor. I’m currently 16 so I’ll have to wait 2 years but i feel like it would be super fun
That would be so so cool!
This is my first summer as a counselor but I used to love going as a kid. I’m pretty nervous about it because I’m not sure if I wanna give up my whole summer but something’s telling me I should
how was ittt
Hey Micah random question but what kind of camera do you use?🥸
Canon Rebel T7i !
love this! does anyone here go to camp Cho-Yeh? so excited to be a counselor next year!
I'm about to apply for a position in the dining hall (I'm ugh)! I've never really been to a camp but if anyone has any tips- let me know? Thanks sm!
Where do I find a trunk like yours?
Academy, Walmart, Amazon!
@@MicahCate Hey Micah, I just got back from my interview weekend! I think all the candidates did such a good job and hopefully we all got hired!
We had like barley any free time we get up and go to breakfast then we go to like i’m pretty sure we went to like service then we like went to the food stand thingy i’m pretty sure and we probably do something else but i forgot because i haven’t been there in a year but then we do probably lunch maybe then girls vs boys bible stuff maybe then like pool time then the boys and the girls switch and we do the games and stuff then we eat supper then we probably can buy stuff and we get the letters and then we do the who won the spirit stick and stuff like that then we go to sleep
👏👏👏👏👏
I go to camp peniel!!!
Where did you get your trunk?
Academy!
Ill be working at camp glen arden for girls as a drama and singing instructor
Have fun!
I don't really have good clothes so now I'm scared..I literally only own sweats and hoodies OMG and I'm really poor I don't have a rich family so now I'm actually scareddddd
what kind of camp
I go yo camp chokoe every year and am10
Period products
Oh yes! Forgot that one on my list
Are nerveous