What should I pack?

Click above to watch the Packing for Camp video, please note that additional items have been added below for Summer 2020.

Weeklong Programs Packing List

NEW FOR SUMMER 2020
  • Masks (previously worn so child is comfortable wearing them)
  • Pillow
  • Bed Linens (twin sheets, pillow case, blanket)
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Spending money for vending machines - $1 denominations
  • Combination padlock (Please ensure trainee knows how to operate the lock.)
  • Bug Spray
  • Toiletries: soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush
  • Towels (2) and washcloths
  • Hair brush/comb
  • Flip flops or shower shoes
  • Sleepwear
  • Casual clothes (see dress code)
  • Board-type swim shorts or shorts worn over swimsuits for all campers. One-piece swim suits are recommended for females.
  • Climate appropriate outerwear (jacket/rain poncho)
  • Socks and athletic shoes (closed-toe shoes)
  • Zip lock bags for dirty clothes
  • Lip balm for chapped or wind-burned lips
  • Water bottle
  • Hat
  • Portable charger and/or charger plugs and cords for mobile devices
  • Backpack or day pack
  • During the months of November - February, please bring a jacket, sweatshirt or coat, gloves and hat
  • For Groups attending in late May – September, please bring sunscreen.

What to leave at home...
No outside food or beverages, portable music players, skates or roller shoes, hand-held computer games or other expensive items.

Nuts and nut-containing items are NOT allowed in any Space Camp trainee areas of the Space Camp Crew Galley (dining area). Any nut products brought in will be confiscated and disposed of immediately and without reimbursement.
Space Camp and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Space Camp and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Click here for instructions on sending medications to Space Camp

 

Please note
Swimwear – Due to the active nature of our water activities, for the child’s safety and comfort, we require board-type swim shorts or shorts worn over swimsuits for all campers. One-piece swim suits are recommended for females. Female campers in two-piece suits will be asked to wear a t-shirt. Male campers should wear swim shorts and a t-shirt.

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