The document outlines essential items for children attending summer day camp, emphasizing the importance of packing items like a labeled backpack, water bottle, sunscreen, lunch, and appropriate clothing. It provides advice on sun protection, hydration, and swim gear, highlighting the need for an organized and safe experience. The camp offers various activities and serves children ages birth to 14 in the greater Boston and Rhode Island area.

1. Summer Day Camp Essentials

2. Long, fun-filled days out in the sun playing games,
splashing around in the water and just hanging out
with friends are what make day camp
so special to kids.

3. Make sure your child has an easy, carefree time
at camp by ensuring he or she has all the right
essentials.

4. Most camps will send a list of what kids
should – and should not –bring.

5. Following are some basics for your youngster to tote along.
Be sure to label everything with your child’s name.

6. BACKPACK

7. There’s lots of stuff to bring to summer day camp.
 Pack it all up neatly in a compartmented backpack
and your youngster will have a more organized day.
 Keep a large re-sealable
Ziploc-type bag in the bottom
of the bag for bringing home
wet clothing.

8. WATER
BOTTLE

9. Kids need to stay hydrated during hot summer days.

10. Make sure your little one
has a good water bottle and that the
camp encourages kids to refill
frequently during the day.

11. Look for a good, light BPS-free model
with double wall insulation.

12. If you don’t want to bother
with re-useable bottles,
put individual bottles in the freezer
and pack them in the backpack each day.

13. SUN
PROTECTION

14. Kids at day camp are out in the sun much of the day
and you’ll want plenty of sun protection.

15. Be sure to apply at home and then pack a sunscreen
with an SPF of at least 30; ask the camp if the kids
are encouraged to reapply during the day.

16. A hat is a definite necessity, whether a traditional baseball type
or a full coverage adventure-style hat, and kids may also bring
sunglasses (several cheap pairs are a good idea, as they get lost
and break easily).

17. Some parents also opt for attire with sun protection built in.
Bug spray may be a good idea; apply at home.

18. FOOD

19. If your child’s camp has kids
bring their own lunch and snacks,
be sure to have the right lunch box.

20. If no refrigeration is available, choose a thermal lunch bag
and tuck in a re-useable icepack.
Check with camp to see if it’s also necessary to bring
a snack.
You can clip the box to a backpack with a rock climbing
(carabiner) clip.

21. CLOTHING

22. Old favorite t-shirts and shorts are fine for camp;
these active summer days are all about play
and outdoor fun, so fancy new outfits
may take a beating!

23. You may choose to include
a short -or long-sleeved rash guard
for sun protection.

24. Most camps encourage campers to bring
a second set of clothes and sneakers - just in case
they get wet, dirty or have an accident.

25. Weather can change during the day; thrown in a
sweatshirt, windbreaker or light rain slicker.

26. Required footwear is likely to be sneakers;
flip-flops and sandals can be hazardous during active games.

27. SWIM GEAR

28. A swimsuit and towel will of course be necessary
if water fun is a part of your little one's day camp;
send along an extra set if water sports activities
are planned for more than once a day.

29. It’s a good idea to include some sort of
waterproof bag
for bringing stuff home.

30. You may choose to include a short -or long-sleeved rash guard
and swim goggles; some camps require flip-flops
or water shoes for around the beach or pool.

31. Let your kids enjoy the experience of summer
day camp at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

32. Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
and busy with arts and crafts, games, water sports,
gymnastics and more.

33. Visit the site at
www.maplewoodyearround.com
to see the fun your child will have
at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

34. Camp Maplewood offers children, ages birth to 14,
summer day camp, children's classes, preschool,
after school, and vacation camp.

35. Serving the Greater Boston area and Rhode Island,
Camp Maplewood is located near the following towns:
• Easton
• Sharon
• Canton
• Mansfield
• Stoughton
• Foxboro
• Bridgewater
• Raynham
• Norton
• Taunton
• Brockton

36. MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP
& ENRICHMENT CENTER
150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
PO Box 88 (Mailing)
South Easton, MA 02375
Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com
Telephone: (508) 238-2387
FAX: (508) 238-1154