CAMP MOMMY 2008: What to Schlepp Around

Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:35AM
Sherri Caldwell in CAMP MOMMY

From TheFreeDictionary.com:
"schlep or schlepp... Slang
To carry clumsily or with difficulty; lug..."

Summer Essentials

CAMP MOMMY would not be a complete summer camp experience without official camp CHECKLISTS for planning, packing, and organization! Updated for 2008:

Essentials To Keep In The Car:

• DECK OF CARDS & THE BOOK!
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray
• ALTERNATE: Bug n Sun
• Basic First Aid Kit
• Travel Wipes
• Spray Bottle of Water
• Park/Picnic Blanket
• Tennis Balls/Football/Frisbee

Note: If Daddy is meeting up after work, be sure to keep in the car:
Dad's Basics:

• Tshirt/Shorts
• Swimsuit/Towel
• Sandals

Essentials For The Swim Bag:

• Sunglasses
• Hats
• Swimsuits/Towels
• Goggles
• Sinkers/Dive Toys
• Water Ball
• Plastic Cups
• Sunscreen (can never have enough!)
• Faces Stick (for noses & cheeks)
• Very small first aid kit (*waterproof* band aids/antiseptic wipes)
• Quarters & Dollar Bills for snack/soda machine
• Pool Pass, Key, or ID Cards - keep them in the Swim Bag!
• Gallon-sized Ziploc® Bags are GREAT for keeping smaller things or book/paper stuff dry and organized!

Small Cooler:

• Ice/Freezer Packs
• Drinks/Water
• Snacks - Keep it simple, with Mom's Surprise Snack of The Day!
  Suggestions: fruit, veggies (baby carrots), cheese snacks, trail mix, raisins, pretzels, crackers, peanut butter, fruit rollups or gummies.

For more ideas and another OCD-satisfying list with comments, be sure to see
A Mom's Life: Top 5 Things Moms Should Keep in the Family Minivan!

Article originally appeared on The Rebel Housewife (http://www.rebelhousewife.com/).