Camp La Junta

Summer Staff 2008

 

What to Bring to Camp this Summer

 

When you begin packing for camp, take note that you'll be living here more or less for nine weeks. Everything deemed necessary for your peaceful coexistence should be considered and included if appropriate. The following list is compiled from past camp experience and is meant as a guide. Feel free to add as much as you can fit.

 

Specifically, plan to bring:

  1. Linens, Towels, pillow and blanket. (unless you're international)

  2. Personal toiletries, i.e. soap, deodorant, shampoo, razors, etc. (Wal-Mart is close so you can easily restock)

  3. Swim suits (one-piece for girls) and river sandals

  4. Clipboard, paper, pens and pencils

  5. Alarm clock

  6. Linens, Towels, pillow and blanket

  7. Small electric fan and extension cord

  8. Sleeping bag - (we can loan you one if your flying in)

Please avoid:

  1. Large stereos - small, battery powered radios or CD players are preferred

  2. Any music labeled "Parental Advisory"

  3. Anything expensive or fragile, like fine jewelry or watches

  4. Weapons such as guns, knives, bows, arrows or ammunition

  5. Fireworks or other flammable or explosive items

  6. Even remotely sexually explicit magazines or books

  7. Laptops

  8. Personal DVD/Movie devices

Your basic clothing for the summer should include plenty of comfortable jeans, shorts and t-shirts, tennis shoes and boots or hiking shoes. You won't need much in the way of dress clothes at camp, but you'll want to bring some nice jeans and such for your nights off. It's been known to get warm in the afternoon hours, so comfortable is the key word. We've got our own washers and dryers at camp, so you won't need to worry about laundry money. (There are also laundromats in town which wash and fold for those of you in the luxury mode.)

 

Anything that you want to bring that will help you with the kids in your classes or in the cabin is encouraged. Story books, instructional aids, yo-yos, frisbees, purple wigs, fake teeth, masks, etc. are always popular and in high demand during the summer. Any of you musically inclined folks should make sure to bring your guitar, banjo, kazoo or whatever for campfires, free time and campouts.

 

Appearance:

As far as your looks go, make sure your hairstyle and selection of clothes would go over well with a camp parent (basically George Bush conservative and concerned that their kids will grow up to be hippies, addicts or rap music fans). We're pretty relaxed as far as our guidelines go as long as it's clean and appropriate. The "line" starts with shaved and painted heads, pierced facial parts, scraggly beards, or "Tube Naked" t-shirts. If your T-shirts get their humor from innuendo, assume that the kids will figure it out. Again, use your common sense, taste and tact. 

We want to avoid too many absolutes with our guidelines, but we also can't lose sight of the fact that our parents are expecting good role models. If you're confused, give me a call, or review the policy sheet attached to your contract.