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Camp Laney packing list

74 items from Camp Laney's own list (Alabama), sorted into groups you can tick off. Where the camp sets a rule, it is shown with the item.

Source: Packing for Camp (links 1 and 2 Week What to Bring Checklists), no year printed on the list, read 2026-11-02. Camps change lists: check theirs before you pack.

Luggage: Camp trunk recommended but not required

Don't pack: 13 items on the camp's list

Buy these first

The items on Camp Laney's list that families most often buy new, with the camp's rule for each.

On the list × 1Trunk or footlockerCamp rule: Camp trunk recommended but not requiredSee on Amazon

On the list × 1 pairBoots with heel for horsebackCamp note: SuggestedSee on Amazon

On the list × 1Sleeping bagCamp note: If desiredSee on Amazon

On the list × 1 pairShoes that will not come off (old tennis shoes, Chacos, water shoes)Camp note: For trip day raftingSee on Amazon

On the list × 1Raincoat or ponchoOn 9 of 10 camp lists we hold.See on Amazon

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2 Week Session 38 items

Clothing 10

• Camo shirt for Tribe Hunt × 1
• Long pants/jeans for horseback × 2 pair
• Play shorts × 6 pairs
• Underwear × 8 pairsMoisture wicking recommended
• Socks × 12 pairsOffered in camp store
• T-shirts × 8Offered in camp store
• Jacket or fleece × 1On 5 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Pajamas/sleeping clothes
• Raincoat or poncho × 1On 9 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Dance clothesNice T-shirt or collared shirt and shorts are fine

Swim 1

• Bathing suits × 2On 9 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Footwear 4

• Tennis shoes × 2 pairsOn 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Boots with heel for horseback × 1 pairSuggestedOn 4 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Flip flops/Chacos for pool/shower × 1 pairOn 5 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Shoes that will not come off (old tennis shoes, Chacos, water shoes) × 1 pairFor trip day raftingOn 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Other 4

• Laundry bags × 2Offered in camp storeOn 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• StationeryOffered in camp storeOn 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Books/comicsOptional
• Playing cardsOptional; offered in camp storeOn 4 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Toiletries 7

• Bath towels × 4On 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Wash cloths × 2On 7 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Toothbrush × 1Offered in camp storeOn 6 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Toothpaste × 1Offered in camp storeOn 6 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Soap with case × 1On 7 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Shampoo × 1Offered in camp storeOn 7 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Insect spray × 1OptionalOn 7 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Bedding 5

• Twin sheet sets × 2 sets (2 fitted, 2 flat)On 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Pillow cases × 2On 8 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Pillow × 1On 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Sleeping bag × 1If desiredOn 6 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Mattress pad × 1OptionalOn 3 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Gear 7

• Flashlight × 1On 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Tennis racquet × 1Camp can also provideOn 5 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Baseball glove × 1Camp can also provideOn 4 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Water bottle × 1Optional; offered in camp storeOn 9 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Personal fishing gearOptionalOn 3 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Clip-on electric fan × 1Optional; plug in better than batteryOn 5 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Extension cord × 1Optional

1 Week Session 36 items

Clothing 9

• Camo shirt for Tribe Hunt × 1
• Long pants/jeans for horseback × 1 pair
• Play shorts × 5 pairs
• Underwear × 8 pairsMoisture wicking recommended
• Socks × 8 pairsOffered in camp store
• T-shirts × 8Offered in camp store
• Jacket or fleece × 1On 5 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Pajamas/sleeping clothes
• Raincoat or poncho × 1On 9 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Swim 1

• Bathing suits × 2On 9 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Footwear 3

• Tennis shoes × 2 pairsOn 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Boots with heel for horseback × 1 pairSuggestedOn 4 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Flip flops/Chacos for pool/shower × 1 pairOn 5 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Other 4

• Laundry bags × 1Offered in camp storeOn 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• StationeryOffered in camp storeOn 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Books/comicsOptional
• Playing cardsOptional; offered in camp storeOn 4 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Toiletries 7

• Bath towels × 4On 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Wash cloths × 2On 7 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Toothbrush × 1Offered in camp storeOn 6 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Toothpaste × 1Offered in camp storeOn 6 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Soap with case × 1On 7 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Shampoo × 1Offered in camp storeOn 7 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Insect spray × 1OptionalOn 7 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Bedding 5

• Twin sheet sets × 1 set (1 fitted, 1 flat)On 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Pillow cases × 1On 8 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Pillow × 1On 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Sleeping bag × 1If desiredOn 6 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Mattress pad × 1OptionalOn 3 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon

Gear 7

• Flashlight × 1On 10 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Tennis racquet × 1Camp can also provideOn 5 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Baseball glove × 1Camp can also provideOn 4 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Water bottle × 1Optional; offered in camp storeOn 9 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Personal fishing gearOptionalOn 3 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Clip-on electric fan × 1Optional; plug in better than batteryOn 5 of 10 camp lists we holdSee on Amazon
• Extension cord × 1Optional

What trunk or duffel bag does Camp Laney allow?

Camp Laney's own list: Camp trunk recommended but not required.

Camp trunk on Amazon

Does Camp Laney need a sleeping bag?

Yes: Camp Laney's list includes a sleeping bag (camp note: If desired).

Sleeping bag on Amazon

How should you label clothes for Camp Laney?

Camp Laney's own rule: Mark every item, including socks, with name tapes or permanent marker; unmarked items are not sent to laundry.

Name labels on Amazon

Can campers bring a phone to Camp Laney?

No. Camp Laney's list puts “Cell phones” on its don't-bring list. For writing home, its packing list asks for “Stationery”.

Stationery set on Amazon

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Camp Laney's rules 18 rules and banned items

• Luggage: Camp trunk recommended but not required
• Labels: Mark every item, including socks, with name tapes or permanent marker; unmarked items are not sent to laundry
• Laundry: Laundry sent out once during Two Week sessions, not during One Week sessions; returns in 1-2 days
• No cell phones, watches, jewelry or electronics (“Please leave watches, jewelry, and all electronic items at home. NO CELLPHONES.”)
• No firearms, alcohol, non-prescription drugs or tobacco; violation means dismissal (“Violation of this policy will result in dismissal”)

Don't pack

Cell phones · Tablets · Video games · Pets · Hockey or lacrosse sticks · Baseball bats · Personal archery equipment · Climbing gear · Watches and jewelry · Firearms · Alcohol · Non-prescription drugs · Tobacco

Camp provides

Racquets and gloves (also provided by camp)

Good to know

• Mark every item, socks included: unmarked items are not sent to the laundry.
• Laundry goes out once in Two Week sessions, not in One Week sessions.
• Nights can be cool or warm, so the camp suggests a light and a heavy blanket.

More questions

What should campers not bring to Camp Laney?

Camp Laney's list says not to bring: Cell phones, Tablets, Video games, Pets, Hockey or lacrosse sticks, Baseball bats, Personal archery equipment, Climbing gear, Watches and jewelry, Firearms, Alcohol, Non-prescription drugs, Tobacco.

What does Camp Laney provide?

Camp Laney lists these as provided: Racquets and gloves (also provided by camp).

Where does this list come from?

From Camp Laney's own published packing list (Packing for Camp (links 1 and 2 Week What to Bring Checklists)), read on 2026-11-02. Always check the camp's latest list before you pack.

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