It is true that going to summer camps is undoubtedly a wonderful and unique experience. On the other hand, before you go to such camps, it is ideal that you have the right stuffs to make sure that everything will go all right.
Here are the 6 important items that you need to bring in your backpack.
Number 1: Medicines - if you have children to be brought in your overnight summer camps for teens, first aid kits and medicines are a real necessity. Don't go without any sort of medications to this camp. This is true especially if the camping site is well known to be visited by mosquitoes and bugs; don't forget to bring some anti mosquito lotion or better yet, bring a mosquito net.
Number 2: Proper clothing - you as well as your kids have to bring a comfortable and thin clothes for summer tracking. On the other hand, you have to bring jackets as weather could change all of a sudden. Calculate the number of days when you plan to stay so you know what clothes to bring and how many you should bring. Of course, don't forget to bring gloves, socks and pajamas.
Number 3: Flashlights - most of the camping sites have their source of power; by that, light is normally not an issue. On the other hand, you might need camping lamps or flashlights in the event that brownouts occur. Or, if you would like to uncover nature throughout the evening with kids, flashlights are required. There are campers who prefer flashlights that aren't rechargeable when camping and you might also do so. For this, you have to bring additional batteries in cases of emergency.
Number 4: Pocket knives - this is something that should not be handled by kids or teens. Knives could save lives but also, do the other thing if it is not handled properly.
Number 5: Essential foods - do not expect that there can be a nearby store or shop in the camping site. With this being said, bringing your own food will be a wise and intelligent idea. Also, you could consider bringing your own gas stove to cook the foods you have brought.
Number 6: Tents - there are camps that have cottages for camper's lodging however, not all camps have one. So this is something that you have to know; that way, you will not come unprepared.
Always remember these items before you go to any teen summer camps you prefer.