LOW Tox Camp Packing Extras We Always Bring

The camp sends the official packing list… but these are the extras we always end up being happy we packed. These are the items that help kids feel more comfortable, stay organized, keep busy during downtime, and make camp life just a little easier.

You can shop all of our favorites on ShopMy here and on Amazon here

1. Bunk Items

The little comfort items matter. Cozy blankets, favorite stuffies, lounge pillows, and printed family photos can really help kids settle in and make the bunk feel like home.

Blankets + bunk favorites:

Reading Pillow

Lap Desk

2. Games & Activities

Downtime activities are EVERYTHING at camp. We always pack screen-free entertainment like UNO, Mad Libs, friendship bracelet kits, stickers, card games, and little activity books.

Games + activities:
All linked here

3. Stationery & Art Supplies

One of our favorite camp traditions is letter writing. We love packing notepads, journals, markers, stamps, coloring books, pens, and fun stationery items.

Stationery + art favorites:
I ordered Organic stationary from Minted

Pens and colored pencils on my amazon shop

Love these camp notes

4. Water Shoes

A must for lake days, showers, muddy walks, and camp activities.

PFAS Free Water shoes:

5. Camp Chairs

We are still on the hunt for the perfect less toxic camp chair option, but this style is so helpful for outdoor activities, letters home, and hanging with friends around camp.

6. Flashlights, Lanterns & Headlamps

Do not forget extra batteries. Somehow they always disappear by week two.

Lighting favorites:
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7. Theme Day & Skit Costumes

Bandanas, tutus, face paint, silly accessories, glitter, and random costume pieces always come in handy for spirit days and skits.

Costume favorites:

8. LEss toxic Caboodle or Small Organizer

One of the most useful things to pack. Great for organizing stationery, friendship bracelets, hair accessories, stamps, flashlights, and all the little camp treasures kids collect.

Organizer favorites all on my amazon shop

9. Fans

Especially important for warmer camps and bunk rooms that can get stuffy.

Fan favorites:

10. Screen-Free Music Players & Cameras

We love bringing options that let kids listen to music or take photos without handing over a smartphone.

Music player + headphones

11. Sleeping Bags

Especially good for bunk overnights, outdoor nights, or camps that require one for travel days and activities. We spent a long time searching for lower-tox options made without added stain repellents, unnecessary flame retardants, and heavy synthetic coatings, while still being practical and comfortable for kids at camp.

Sleeping bag favorites:
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