Clothing & Equipment

Uniform
All new campers are required to purchase a camp uniform comprised of shirts, shorts, sweats, and a hat. The uniform can be purchased via the color catalog we will send you in the spring, and through the Cloz web site, which you can access by clicking here.

Packing list
The Clothing/Equipment list that is included below outlines what campers should bring to Camp. Please use the list as a starting point and then use your knowledge of your own son to finalize what he comes with. The suggested list is appropriate for both sessions given the way in which are laundry system works. In essence, campers need clothing for 8 days since laundry goes out once a week.

Labeling Clothes and Equipment
Please put your son’s name on everything he brings to camp. And we mean everything: towels, socks, bathrobe, sun glasses, baseball glove, tennis racket, backpack, shoes, cleats, sandals, etc. Use full names and avoid initials so that our sorting of the lost and found–which we do every night–can be efficiently completed.

Feel free to purchase and use labels available from Cloz or mark items with a permanent pen (silver pens are available for dark items).

Bikes/Fishing Rods/Lacrosse Equipment
The camp is equipped with fishing rods, mountain bikes and lacrosse sticks and related equipment. However, many campers bring their own fishing rods and lacrosse sticks/equipment, and a few bring their own mountain bikes. Fishing rods and lacrosse equipment are stored in equipment sheds. Camper mountain bikes are kept in a separate location from our camp bikes. The benefit of bringing personal equipment of this kind is immediate availability. The downside is potential damage (for which the camp cannot be responsible) and having to deal with other campers asking to borrow items. The decision is yours. Call if you have questions.

How to Pack
We recommend using sturdy duffel bags since they are lighter and easier to use than trunks. All camper belongings are stored on shelves in the cabins and their duffels will be stored away from their cabins. All baggage needs to be labeled with the camper’s name. Please mail trunk keys and locker combinations to the camp office in advance of arrival.

Shipping
If you would like to ship duffels, you have three options:

R&B Camp Baggage Service: 800 682 0135/FAX=603 536 4941. Pick-up is only available for 4.5 week and 7 week campers, and delivery for 7 week and 2.5 week (after August 15). R&B does not pick up or deliver any mid-season luggage – please be aware of this for your planning. An informational letter is enclosed or you can go on-line at rbcampbaggage.com for info.

United Parcel Service and Federal Express: reasonable and flexible options. Luggage should be addressed to:

Campers Name
Camp Moosilauke
35 Camp Road
Orford, NH 03777

Please note that due to space issues, only hand luggage and fragile items will be allowed on the buses to Moosilauke in June. On the return bus in August, we do try to put the luggage on the bus. All luggage in June and July will need to be dropped off/picked up by parents, or shipped to and from Moosilauke by one of the methods listed above.

CLOTHING TO PACK:

• 2 fleece pullovers/sweatshirts
• 1 rain jacket–waterproof and light weight
• 3 bathing suits
• 10 t-shirts
• 2 synthetic “wicking” t-shirt for hiking
• 2 pants and/or sweat pants
• 8 shorts -10 boxers/underwear
• 10 pairs socks–at least one pair synthetic and above the ankle for hiking
• 2 pair pajamas/sleep wear
• 1 baseball hat
• 1 bathrobe (optional)
• 13-and-over campers should bring a warm wool/synthetic hat

FOOTWEAR TO PACK:

• 1 pair cross-training athletic shoes
• 1 pair sneakers for tennis—they need smooth soles for clay courts but don’t specifically need to be “tennis” shoes
• 1 pair light hiking shoes (very optional – a sturdy sneaker is adequate for all of our hiking trips)
• 1 pair soccer/baseball cleats
• 1 pair Teva or Keen type sandals that won’t slip off (very helpful for our waterfront activities)
• 1 pair shower flip-flops (optional)

BEDDING/LINEN TO PACK:

• 3 blankets (it can get cold at night!)
• 1 pillow
• 3 pillowcases
• 4 sheets for a twin bed–2 fitted, 2 flat
• 4 bath towels
• 2 wash clothes
• 2 laundry bags–with name in large letters
• *regardless of the session they are attending, these are the bedding needs

OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT TO PACK:

• 1 sleeping bag with stuff sack
• 2 plastic water bottles—Nalgene/SIGG type only
• Backpacks: All campers need a basic school/day pack
• 13-and-over campers (those having just finished the seventh grade) have the opportunity to take part in multi-day backpacking adventures. If your son wants to participate in these trips he should bring an overnight pack that holds a sleeping bag either inside (internal frame) or attached to the outside (external frame). We have a few packs available for loan for those for whom the purchase of a backpack is a hardship.
• 1 fishing rod with spinning reel (optional)

ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT TO PACK:

• 1 baseball glove
• 1 tennis racquet
• 1 mouth guard
• 1 pair shin guards and socks for soccer
• 1 lacrosse stick (optional)

TOILET KIT TO PACK:

• 1 Soap and travel soap container
• 1 Comb and/or brush
• 2 toothbrushes and toothpaste
• 1 bottle shampoo
• 1 bottle sunscreen
• 1 lip balm/Chapstick
• 1 bottle/tube bug repellant

MISCELLANEOUS TO PACK:

• 1 flashlight with batteries
• 1 pair sunglasses
• Stamped envelopes, paper, pens
• Books, games
• 1 pair extra eyeglasses

NOTES ON OUTDOOR GEAR AND CLOTHING
All campers at Moosilauke will hike mountains, canoe rivers and/or lakes and go on a day bike trip. Boys thirteen-and-older (those who have finished seventh grade) have the opportunity to also go on multi-day backpacking and canoeing adventures. The Family Handbook (click here for a PDF) has all the information you will need in order to pack the appropriate equipment for these adventures. Please note that if you deviate from our lists you will negatively impact your son’s ability to comfortably and safely take part in our tripping program.