What to bring to camp...

maddiekate · #1 06-04-2008, 02:44 PM

What do i need to bring to gymnastics camp? Its only 5 days long. Like how many leos should i bring, how many shorts, anything i would not think of to bring, etc.

gymnaSTICKs · #2 06-04-2008, 04:04 PM

-10 leos (if you have 2 workouts each day. i did, and it was nice having a fresh leo for the 2nd one) but you CAN get away with less...
-5 pairs of gym shorts
-5+ sports bras
-waterbottle (just make sure you rinse it out each day if you re-use it)
-shower stuff and towels
-swimsuits
-money for extra stuff (souvenierish kinda things, or other non-gymnastics activities that cost extra)
-you might want bug spray / sunscreen
-camera

it really depends on which camp it is, though. so some of that stuff you might not need. some camps send a packing list...

& dont forget your grips by the way, if you use them. as obvious as that SHOULD be there were a few girls at camp last year who forgot to bring them lol.

what camp are you going to??

maddiekate · #3 06-04-2008, 04:21 PM

Its not a well known camp like woodward or anything. It's at the university my brother goes to. Unfortunately, i have to drive 12 hours.

gymnaSTICKs · #4 06-04-2008, 04:50 PM

oh... bummer about the long drive. hope ya have fun though!

united team girl · #5 06-04-2008, 09:07 PM

Hey. What camp r u going 2??? I am going to a university also. I really like it there. I want to go there for college its called uUof A

maddiekate · #6 06-04-2008, 10:03 PM

is that university of arizona? I'm going to utah.

gymgymgymnast08 · #7 06-05-2008, 02:02 PM

yeah basically what someone else said.idk like some ppl have this intense packing list and all but i just throw stuff in and hope to have everything. u can usually buy some stuff there if you forget tho

gymnast7 · #8 10-28-2008, 03:12 PM

I'm going to camp too, and I have the same question. My camp's at a University too, but it's at Mount Holyoke. Mine's 7 days. I need help what should I bring???

all-aroundgirl · #9 10-28-2008, 03:19 PM

- Five leos
- Three shorts
- Three sports bras
- A waterbottle (like a Camelback)
- Shower Stuff & a Towel
- Money (emergency)
- Cellphone
- Grips
- Extra stuff that you might need for personal reasons, like clothes, etc.

You should be good with that stuff! Hope you have fun!

gracefulone · #10 10-28-2008, 09:00 PM

I like to bring a journal to talk about how workouts are going, writing down useful tips learned at camp, thinking about goals and how you can apply your experience.

Snacks too. I'm really picky and am not always thrilled over dining room selections. If I don't know what's in it, I don't eat it. Granola, soyjoy bars, and wheat thins are always good with me.

Pillow? Sleeping bag/sheets/blankets? Even if it says pillow and sheets/blanket provided, I'd bring your own. My camp experience tells me that the pillow is often very little, and the sheets can be weird colored/scratchy.

I bring pillow spray, because I have difficulty sleeping in strange situations.

Alarm clock..unless you prefer your phone.

Maybe cards for free time? I've always done that.

Ipod and charger. Also add charger for your phone. Speakers are nice if you have portable ones. Dance parties are fun!

Will you have a roomate? If so, pictures are nice if you want to get to know her better, which brings me to...camera?

Extra bobbypins and hair ties-more than you think you'll need.

All of these are just suggestions, not really necessities.