FAQ - Packing List

1. What should my child pack for camp?
See Dress Code Standards before packing!

  • Sleeping bag or blankets and linens (twin beds); pillow

  • Modest casual clothing: modest shorts, t-shirts, jeans, sweats, socks, underwear; pajamas (See separate document for SBR Dress Code .)

  • Old clothes for “messy” games; extra pair of long socks for games

  • Jeans and closed-toe shoes are required for horseback riding.

  • Sweatshirts/jacket for cool weather

  • Modest swimsuit
    Males: Swim trunks only. (No Speedos) Swim trunks must be 5 inch inseams or longer.

    Females: Modest (no plunging necklines, low-cut backs, and/or high-cut leg openings) one-piece suits are recommended, however, two-piece tankinis are allowed as long as they are modestly cut and cover the midriff. Swim shorts over the swimsuits are highly encouraged.

  • Gym shoes (and an extra pair for rafting that can get wet!!)

  • Towels for showering and swimming

  • Water bottle and cinch sack or backpack

  • Rain gear/jacket

  • Toiletry articles: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, wash cloth, cup, brush

  • Laundry bag (Do NOT use a plastic garbage bag, please. They rip AND get mixed-up.)

  • Bible, paper, pens, envelopes, stamps

  • Flashlight; sunscreen; bug spray; optional: camera, fishing gear

  • Personal sports equipment (fishing pole, baseball mitt, etc.) is allowed.

Please do NOT bring knives or weapons, electronic games of any kind, fireworks, tobacco, firearms, alcohol/drugs, or animals.Silver Birch Ranch staff reserves the right to search and seize campers’ items that are not allowed or are misused at camp.

Cell phones - We highly encourage campers not to bring cell phones OR to turn in their phones at camp to be stored in a secure area and returned at the end of the camp session.

Smoking is not permitted in the buildings and is only permitted by those 18 years and older (non-campers).

For those High School campers who drive themselves to camp, keys must be turned in upon arrival and will be returned on departure day.

NOTE: Silver Birch Ranch is not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged. Please mark all clothing and equipment clearly with camper’s first and last name. Missing items (other than socks and underwear) which we are able to find can be returned, upon request, for a postage and handling fee. We suggest that you make a clothing check-off list for your child to check on the day returning home from camp. We recommend that new or expensive clothing not be brought to camp.


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