Summer · June 11, 2023

21 Best Camp Care Package Ideas All Campers Will Love

A camp care package is an easy way to show your kids that you are thinking of them.

Whether they are loving their time at sleep away camp or need a pick-me-up, a camp care package will show them they have been on your mind and you care about them.

Camp Care Package Ideas

It can be hard to decide what exactly you are going to send in your camp care packages. So, I’ve gone ahead and put together our edit of THE fun, cool and thoughtful ideas that all the cool camp kids would love and appreciate in 2023!

This post shows you 21 camp care package ideas.

21 Camp Care Package Ideas That Will Make Your Kid Say, Damn, I Love you, Mom!

1. Friendship bracelet kit

What is campier than friendship bracelets? We love these beautiful colors and the curation of materials that are just perfect!

2. Mad libs

camp care package — laughter is the best medicine — we love the idea of sending mad libs and crossword puzzles.

3. WALKIE TALKIES

summer camp care package — And make sure you include extra batteries in your care package!

4. Camp bunk box of cards

This box of questions will bring fun for them and their entire bunk!

5. GLOW STICKS

camp care package — What is more fun than glow sticks? We love this pack for all the creative options your kid (and their friends) have at their fingertips!

6. Waterproof camera (disposable)

camp care package — Since most smartphones aren’t allowed, we love the idea of sending them a few disposable cameras to help them capture all the moments at camp that they will cherish for years to come! Or this Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera would be a splurge but super fun!

7. new sandals

These come in so many fun colors!

8. Journal

camp care package — I love this letter and journal that gives great prompts to help your kid unwind and have some calm alone time. I also am obsessed with this CAMP JOURNAL – the design and pages are so, so cute!

9. stickers

These sticks are so fun – any age would love them!

10. gum and mints

camp care package — As sure as we all are that they are brushing their teeth 2x a day, sending a little (sugar-free) gum and mints is a great addition to their care package!

11. magazines

camp care package — This might be showing my age, but who wouldn’t enjoy some light reading on a rainy afternoon? We love this curation of magazines for older kids and teens.

12. card GAME

How fun are these retro uno cards? Perfect for a rainy day.

13. extra sunscreen + chapstick

camp care package — More sunscreen; you can never have enough sunscreen!

14. new sunglasses

We love the idea of a new pair of sunglasses, flip flops, hair ties, or any other fun accessory your loved one would enjoy.

15. Self-addressed envelopes and stationery

Encourage them to write home (or to their friends and other family members) with some super cool (or cute!) personalized stationery. Make sure you send them a shortlist of the addresses they will need, AND STAMPS! Don’t forget the STAMPS!

16. money

camp care package — What is more fun than going down to the concession stand? Send them a few extra bucks so they can buy some sweet treats.

go to the bank for some real $$$

17. silly putty

camp care package — This “thinking putty” is the older kid version of silly putty, and we think all kids would love playing with it.

18. SMALL STUFFED ANIMAL

Who wouldn’t want a cute stuffie? Find a cute stuffed animal they will love.

19. A COOL WATER BOTTLE

This canteen is so cool and practical! — making it almost foolproof that they stay well hydrated on those hot summer days (and nights!)

20. CLEAN SOCKS

What is cozier than a couple of fresh pairs of new socks — give their feet a little hug.

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Aren’t these all such excellent care package ideas?! These are all products that the cool camp kid you are thinking about gifting would love and appreciate.

What was/is your favorite thing you would receive in your camp care packages?

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