She's heading to camp — and you want her to feel confident, prepared, and ready for anything.
Whether it's her first summer away or she's a seasoned camper, packing for sleepover camp can feel overwhelming. Between the bug spray, the bunk labels, and the "did I forget anything?" panic — there's a lot to think about. And if your daughter has recently started her period (or might soon), there's one more thing to add to the list.
Here's our go-to summer camp packing checklist for tween girls — including the one item we think every girl should have in her bag.
🎒 The Essentials: What to Pack for Sleepover Camp
Clothing & Bedding
- Enough outfits for each day (plus extras — camp is messy!)
- Swimsuit(s) and a cover-up
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Rain jacket or light hoodie for cool nights
- Pajamas
- Sleeping bag and pillow
Toiletries & Personal Care
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Bug repellent
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush and hair ties
Health & Wellness
- Any prescription medications (labelled!)
- Band-aids and basic first aid items
- Reusable water bottle
Fun Stuff
- Books, journals, or cards for downtime
- Stamped envelopes for writing home
- A small flashlight
🌸 Don't Forget: Period Preparedness
Here's the thing — camp doesn't pause for your daughter's cycle. And for many girls, their period arrives for the first time away from home, without a parent nearby to help.
That's why we always recommend packing a dedicated period kit — something she can keep in her bunk bag or backpack so she's never caught off guard.
Enter: the Girl Camp Kit.
The Girl Camp Kit is designed specifically for tweens heading to camp. It's compact, discreet, and packed with everything she needs to handle her period with confidence — no scrambling, no embarrassment, no asking a stranger for a pad.
It's the kind of thing she'll be so glad she had.
💬 Why Being Prepared Matters
When girls feel prepared, they feel powerful. A little bit of planning goes a long way toward helping your daughter feel confident and independent at camp — especially when it comes to something as personal as her period.
Talking openly about what to expect, and making sure she has the right supplies, sends a clear message: You've got this. And we've got you.
✅ Your Camp Packing Checklist
Before she zips up that duffel bag, run through this quick checklist:
- Clothing for every day + extras
- Swimsuit(s)
- Toiletries and sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Medications (labelled)
- Water bottle
- Stationery for letters home
- Girl Camp Kit ✨
🛍️ Shop the Girl Camp Kit
Give her the confidence to handle anything camp throws her way.
Perfect for first-time campers and seasoned pros alike. Because every girl deserves to feel prepared.
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