WHAT TO PACK
In choosing your clothing, keep in mind that you will be involved in energetic activities, in a hot environment on a daily
basis; comfort and freedom of movement are most important. Staff will have the opportunity to do laundry on their
time off in Hot Springs. Do not bring clothes you could not live without should they be lost or stained. Please mark all
items brought to camp with your first and last name. Camp Ozark is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen
property. This is merely the recommended list of items to bring. If you have questions please contact your campus rep,
recruiter or staff recruiting at 870.867.4131 or e-mail [email protected]. The easiest outfit at Ozark is a Tshirt, athletic shorts and tennis shoes.
PACKING LIST
MAKE SURE TO LABEL EVERYTHING YOU BRING WITH YOUR FULL NAME
Bible
Notebook/Paper & pens
Stationery & stamps
1 small Fan or Box Fan (can be found at
Walmart)
1 Flashlight or headlamp
1 Extension cord
1 Alarm clock (no cell phones in cabins)
1 Water bottle
1 Back pack
1 Laundry bag
1 Pillow
1-2 Sets of twin sheets (including
pillowcases)
1 Blanket or quilt
1 Sleeping bag
3 Shower towels/a towel wrap
2 Pool/Beach towels
2-3 Wash cloths or 1 loofa
Clothing items to sleep in
1 Pair of cheap sunglasses
14 T-shirts/Modest tank tops*
14 Pair shorts
14 Pair of underclothes
14 Pair socks
1 pair of sweatpants or leggings
1 sweatshirt/fleece
1 long sleeve shirt
1 rain jacket
2 Pair athletic shoes
1 Pair sandals with a back (i.e. Chacos or
Tevas)
1 Pair of flip flops for showers
2-3 Swim suits (Modest: No two-piece suits
for girls. No Speedos for guys)
2-3 Casual outfits for days off if you choose
(can wear normal camp clothes) AND 1
nice outfit for banquet (Aug. 8th--Girls
usually wear summer dresses; Boys
wear polos or collared shirts and khaki
shorts)
Toiletries (Shower caddy with soap,
shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush,
deodorant, Gold bond, etc.)
Optional but suggested items from our
seasoned summer staff:
• Book to read at night
• Cabin Kit for Girls (Duct Tape,
Markers, paper, nail polish, cards,
books, simple games, paper)
• Cabin Kit for Guys (cards, simple
games, sports balls)
• Chair (Tailgating chair/crazy creek)
• Sports Equipment (ball gloves,
tennis racket, etc.)
• Camera
• Musical Instruments
• Laundry Detergent
*NOTE: Girls may not bring backless shirts. Nor
should they bring halter-tops or tank tops that
are too low cut, too tight, or expose the
midriff. Accordingly, guys should be
appropriately and modestly dressed as well.
Also, do not bring clothing that contains
profanity, advertises alcohol or tobacco
products, is suggestive in nature or exhibits
otherwise inappropriate content.
SPECIAL ATTIRE
The following is a list of special clothes to bring to Camp Ozark for our theme nights. As you may have
picked up on, Camp Ozark specializes in creating some of the wildest and craziest Special Events you've
ever seen! All of this is accomplished through months of planning, spectacular decorations, and of
course, by a 350+ member staff dressing the part. The enthusiasm and the excitement of these events
are multiplied many times over by the campers seeing you dress up in a crazy Disco costume or as a
rootin' tootin'cowboy/cowgirl! Your crazy wardrobe is essential to the success of the Special Events.
The following items are suggestions so please feel free to be creative within the themes; however you
do need to bring something to wear for each night and come ready to go crazy for the summer!! NOTE:
You do NOT have to spend a lot of money on these outfits. Second-hand and thrift stores are great
places to find costumes, and they are very cheap.
The following is a listing of our 2017 Special Events for which you will need special attire:
• Water World - water/beach clothes, Nautical (Hawaiian theme)
• Western Night – your best western gear! - boots, cowboy hats, bandanas, overalls etc.
• Mission Impossible – Black clothing or anything camouflage
• Christmas Event - Holiday attire. Red and green, Santa hat, etc.
• Pump it Up –Swimwear and your favorite team jersey or sports attire
• Planet Ozark - your "hippest" new millennium attire. Think "90's", neon, tacky, umbro shorts, etc.
• Red, White, and Blue Day - red, white and blue clothes; Patriotic
• Masquerade - this is a Halloween Carnival, so bring your best Halloween costume.
• Disco Daze - 60’s style or 70’s Disco look clothes
• Magic - Think Disney attire, princess costumes, etc.
• Glozark – White colored clothing that can be ruined
HOW TO BRING YOUR STUFF
All clothing should be packed in a trunk (no more than 15 inches tall) or 1 duffle bag because of cabin
space—you will be sharing your space with campers and/or other staff and will be limited to half of the
space underneath a bunk bed. Please be conservative when packing, less is more. Ideally you should
bring no more than: 1 large bag (trunk or duffle), a backpack, and a small set of plastic shelves for
beside or underneath your bed. **You do not NEED to bring all those things, they are just the most you
would need.