Camp Fire USA: Snohomish County Council; Get Ready for Camp

Getting Ready for Camp

Helping your child get ready for camp - for the first time, or the fifth time, or even the tenth time - is an exciting time for both of you. We have put together a few resources to help you make camp positive and fun for you and your child.

While these resources are filled with great information, please contact us directly if you have questions, comments or concerns. In more than 60 years of Summer Camp, we have never lost focus on giving campers and parents the best possible experience.

Once registered, you will receive a list of items to bring (and not bring) to camp. These items are important, but so is how you present the camp experience to your child.

First time at camp?
We encourage you and your child to visit camp before the summer.

Summer Camp Open Houses
Visit camp before summer to meet staff members and see the living units and activity areas.
Open House dates for 2012:
May 5th & July 7th, 2-4pm

Spring Events are active and fun, and help kids try out camp with mom or dad nearby. Try the Dad/Youth and Mom/Youth Events!

Online Resources

For general tips on preparing you and your camper, visit the American Camp Association (ACA) Camp Planner Pages.
You'll get details on everything from packing to setting a positive tone about camp. This is a great resource for returning families, too!

You'll find more helpful advice and articles about the Camp Experience on the ACA website.