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Things to Bring | Things to Leave | Things to Mail


Print the checklist to help with your packing

for your week away at Rawhide Ranch.

 

(Coming with your school or youth group for a shorter stay? Check with your group's leader for a packing list for your visit.).


Also see our compliation of "Expert Camper Tips "

Jeans (~2-3 pr/week, no capri-length)

Belt

Shorts (~2/week)

T-shirts(6-8/week) w/ sleeves
(No spaghetti straps please; shirts w/ offensive slogans/logos will be asked to be removed)

Socks (1 pair/day or more)

Underwear (1/day)

Pajamas

Bandana(s) (great for wearing under your riding helmet)

Tennis shoes (for vaulting & gen. camp activities) (No slip-ons))

Cowboy boots (hiking boots okay)
(All campers must have either cowboy boots or some other type of sturdy boot/shoe to be worn both in riding and animal care time. )

Cowboy Hat or baseball-style cap.

Riding Helmet (Helmets are provided by Rawhide Ranch but you are welcome to bring your own approved equestrian helmet. Every rider must wear an ASTM approved equestrian riding helmet at all times while on horseback. (Bicycle helmets are not acceptable.)

Toiletries/Shower Accessories
(a separate bag may be useful for carrying to showers)
Comb/hair brush 
Toothpaste & toothbrush 
Bath towel/washcloth
Soap, shampoo, deodorant
Flip-flop sandals
(for walking to-from showers/pool)
Sunscreen (waterproof)
Lip balm with sunscreen

Swim suit (girls- two pc tankini style is ok; no bikinis) (summer camp only)

Pool towel (summer camp only)

Jacket/Sweatshirt
Check our Weather Almanac for seasonal temperatures.

Sleeping bag & pillow
Warm sleeping bag for Winter/Spring camp, Lighter weight sleeping bag is ok for summer.

A book or two

Refillable water bottle (Be sure to have your name on it)

Spending Money
(for snacks, juice/sodas, chips/candy, sno-cones, small souvenirs, etc. $20-$40/week suggested and optional. Cash will be converted to Pony Bucks with camper's name on each dollar during Camp Check-in))

Flashlight

Camera/film (disposables are great!)

Envelopes , stationery, pen/pencil, stamps
(pre-addressed/stamped helps - see Expert Hints below)

 

Extra Helpful Hints: Bring along a bag for dirty clothes and also an extra garbage bag for re-packing your sleeping bag, etc on the last day. Be sure to put your name on those extra bags; they all look alike on check-out day when your family goes to put the bags in the car!

AND SO IMPORTANT........ LEAVE THOSE "FAVORITES" AT HOME! If you would hate to lose it; don't bring it to camp.

 

   

Quantities vary depending on your length of stay. Campers staying multiple sessions should pack accordingly or arrange for the weekly laundry service (approx. cost $15 to $20 - based on weight w/ min. charge).

Your camper will have minimal personal space in bunk houses and will be "living out of the suitcase" during their stay. Pack accordingly.

Check our Weather Almanac for seasonal temperatures.

 

Things to Bring | Things to Leave | Things to Mail
Rawhide Ranch is a page out of the Old West where "roughing it" is part of the fun. For all to enjoy the experience, we ask that the following items be left behind:

    Radios, CD players, IPod, Blackberry, etc.
    TVs, Video games, GameBoys, etc.
    Cell phones
    (Campers are not allowed to have cell phones with them at camp. For more detail on our cell phone policy refer to your Parent's Guide.)
    Pocket knives, sling-shots, personal sports equipment, etc.

Rawhide Ranch is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items. Leave those "favorite" or expensive items at home.

Things to Bring | Things to Leave | Things to Mail

Mail Call is BIG for Campers Attending the Week-long Camp Sessions at the Ranch. Mail is delivered by our very own Pony Express Riders. It's pretty near the only link to home for our Summer Campers. Invite everyone in the family to send mail.

Mail Call for our Weeklong Sessions is held each day (Mon-Fri) following lunch. (There is no mail call during weekend youth group programs or midweek school program sessions.)

<Camper's Name>
<Camp Dates>
c/o Rawhide Ranch
P.O. Box 216
Bonsall, CA 92003

(Do not use physical address when sending mail via US Postal Service. We do not receive any US Postal Service mail at the physical address.)

For larger packages and/or overnight service:

or

<Camper's Name>
<Camp Dates>
c/o Rawhide Ranch
6987 West Lilac Road
Bonsall, CA 92003

Note regarding Overnight Delivery: Due to our rural location most "overnight" deliveries require an extra day and we do not receive any deliveries on Saturday/Sunday.

 

 

Here's What to Mail Your Camper

Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelopes so your camper can easily write home during "coffee breaks" or before bed time. Include envelopes to other family members as well. Add stationery and the return address above so others can write back to Rawhide.

Experts' Hints:
"When coming to summer camp I drop some mail in the box a day or two before arrival so my kids gets mail the very first mail call.!"

MORE EXPERT TIPS

Click Here to download FREE Rawhide Ranch stationery to send with your camper with return address for families/friends!
 
   
Campers love getting handwritten letters and cards from home. We ask that you do not send packages containing candy or food to/with your camper. There is no food storage area available and we no longer allow food to be stored or eaten in the cabins. (The ants might love the midnight snacks available in a camper's bags but the other bunkmates are not too happy to have the extra guests in the cabin. ) Instead, consider sending a small gift or additional "pony bucks" instead - Coffee breaks are a big event in the camper's day and they love choosing something cold from one of the snack areas.

Experts' Hints: "There's no eating/drinking in the bunk houses so save the snacks until I get home. "

MORE EXPERT TIPS

   
Send clean clothes for extended stay campers. They love the smell of clean clothes!

Experts' Hints:
"We use the camp laundry service instead of packing weeks of clothes for campers staying multiple sessions in the summer. "

MORE EXPERT TIPS

 

 

 

 

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