Clothing & Gear

Don’t want to lose your shirt at camp? Hey, if you follow these helpful tips you’ll be right as rain.

Packing

Please use the Suggested Packing List as a guide. This is merely a checklist; not every item is necessary. You should use your best estimate of quantities needed but the list is applicable to all sessions. Please do not bring excessive clothing since storage space is limited, plus laundry is done weekly. In addition, please do not use any combination or other locks on luggage. Keys and combinations get lost in transit.

Logowear

While we don’t require a uniform at Camp W*K, we have an online store featuring lots of amazing Camp W*K merch. Visit our logowear store!

Tagging & Marking

All possessions must be name tagged or marked with indelible ink. This is the best way misplaced items can be identified and returned. There are products that we recommend in making this task more manageable:

  • Stickerkid
    Brightly colored sticky, iron-on and shoe labels that can be personalized. Camp W*K families can receive a 20% discount.
  • Label Daddy
    Personalized, washable peel & stick labels. Camp W*K families can receive a 25% discount with code WINGATE.
  • Mabel’s Labels
    Personalized, laundry and dishwasher safe labels. Search Camp Wingate-Kirkland.
  • Name Dropper
    A self-inking laundry marking stamp that marks clothes with permanent ink. Camp W*K families can receive a 15% discount with code WINK22.

Luggage

Many families pack for Camp using one large duffel bag. Traditional foot lockers are not recommended and will be placed in storage. Families who drive to Camp can bring their luggage with them. Campers taking a bus to Camp can bring all luggage with them. All campers should pack concisely with no loose items. For your convenience, luggage can also be sent to Camp prepaid, prior to your camper’s arrival.

Shipping

Please ship your bags to Camp via UPS, FedEx or Ship Camps, and arrange for them to arrive by Friday, June 21, 2024 for those starting Camp on June 26th and Wednesday, July 17 for those starting on July 21st, allowing for sufficient transit time.

The address to use is:

Camper’s Name
Camp Wingate*Kirkland
79 White Rock Road
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675

Luggage will be distributed to the proper bunk by staff members prior to the campers’ arrival at Camp. Counselors will help campers unpack and make their beds as soon as they arrive.