Faith and Free-Time Items to Bring

Church camp isn't all activities and cabins. There's quiet time for reflection and plenty of downtime between sessions. Rounding out your church camp packing list with these faith and free-time items helps you stay engaged during worship and relaxed when you finally get a break.

• Bible, Journal, and Study Supplies

These are the items that make the spiritual side of camp meaningful, so don't leave them at home.

- Your Bible (a smaller travel edition is easy to carry)

- A journal or notebook for notes and reflections

- A few pens and highlighters

- Any devotional or study guide your group is using

Travel tip: tuck a couple of bookmarks or sticky notes into your Bible so you can quickly find passages during group sessions.

•Fun Extras and Free-Time Activities

Downtime happens, and it's a lot more fun when you've packed a few things to fill it.

- A deck of cards or a compact travel game

- A good book for quiet afternoons

- A water bottle to stay hydrated between activities

- A disposable camera or notebook to capture memories

- Stationery if you want to write letters home

Travel tip: check your camp's rules before packing phones or electronics, since many camps limit or ban them. Low-tech options are a safe bet and often more fun anyway.