Wish List
It takes a lot to run a camp program, not only a great staff and fantastic facility, but all the supplies that enable activities to happen. Below are items that will make a big difference at camp this summer, and we are hoping to have donated:
For Campers — these items must be new
- Rain ponchos
- Flashlights
- Beach towels
- Notebooks & pens
- Shorts with elastic waist, all sizes
- Bathing suits for boys & girls age 7–15
- Sweatpants, all sizes
- Sweatshirts, adult sizes s-XL
- Shampoo, large bottles
- Toothbrushes
- 1 time use, disposable cameras (we give one to each camper!)
For Cabins — these items can be either new or gently used
- Board games (for ages 7–15)
- Books (for ages 7–15)
- Colorful markers
- Colorful rugs or other decorations to brighten their living quarters
- DVDs—age appropriate!
- Twin size wool or fleece blankets
General — these items can be new or gently used
- Sports equipment—from basketballs to frisbees, we can use it all!
- Arts & Crafts supplies—any and all
- Clothes and that can be used as costumes for Drama
- Swim goggles and kick boards, swim toys
- Batteries—all types
- Decorations—anything festive to brighten our dining hall and classroom spaces
- Decorative lights (mini light strands used during the holidays, preferably outdoor to light our stage area)
- Cooler boxes/trunks—to transport medicines to and from camp that need to be refrigerated
- Large water coolers
Electronics — these items can be new or used as long as they are in working condition
- Portable digital audio recorder to record camper poetry and songs
- Speakers to plug ipods into for dance, spoken word, cabins, and other places around camp—we love music!
- Color printer
- TVs and DVD players
For additional ideas on useful donations, or to suggest other items you think might be fun at a summer camp, please contact us: info@campamerikids.org.
Please send all items to:
Camp AmeriKids
88 Hamilton Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
Camp AmeriKids
88 Hamilton Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902