Wish List

It takes a lot to run a camp program, not only a great staff and fantastic facility, but all the supplies that enable activities to happen. Below are items that will make a big difference at camp this summer, and we are hoping to have donated:

For Campersthese items must be new

  • Rain ponchos
  • Flashlights
  • Beach towels
  • Notebooks & pens
  • Shorts with elastic waist, all sizes
  • Bathing suits for boys & girls age 7-15
  • Sweatpants, all sizes
  • Sweatshirts, adult sizes s-XL
  • Shampoo, large bottles
  • Toothbrushes
  • 1 time use, disposable cameras (we give one to each camper!)

For Cabinsthese items can be either new or gently used

  • Board games (for ages 7-15)
  • Books (for ages 7-15)
  • Colorful markers
  • Colorful rugs or other decorations to brighten their living quarters
  • DVDs—age appropriate!
  • Twin size wool or fleece blankets

Generalthese items can be new or gently used

  • Sports equipment—from basketballs to frisbees, we can use it all!
  • Arts & Crafts supplies—any and all
  • Clothes and that can be used as costumes for Drama
  • Swim goggles and kick boards, swim toys
  • Batteries—all types
  • Decorations—anything festive to brighten our dining hall and classroom spaces
  • Decorative lights (mini light strands used during the holidays, preferably outdoor to light our stage area)
  • Cooler boxes/trunks—to transport medicines to and from camp that need to be refrigerated
  • Large water coolers

Electronicsthese items can be new or used as long as they are in working condition

  • Portable digital audio recorder to record camper poetry and songs
  • Speakers to plug ipods into for dance, spoken word, cabins, and other places around camp—we love music!
  • Color printer
  • TVs and DVD players



For additional ideas on useful donations, or to suggest other items you think might be fun at a summer camp, please contact us: camp@americares.org.

Please send all items to:
Camp AmeriKids
88 Hamilton Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902

     

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