Packing list
The following is a list of necessary and recommended items to bring to camp and items that should be left at home. Some notes on packing:
- Pack everything in one duffel bag and sleeping bag.
- Clothes and equipment do not need to be new; borrow those things you do not have. If it is a precious item or irreplaceable, don't send it.
- Please clearly label all clothing and possessions with first and last name in waterproof ink.
- Participants will probably get wet and dirty.
- Temperatures can drop below freezing any time of year.
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Required:
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Pro tips:
- Medicine – keep medicine, topical creams, etc., handy on the outside of the bag since you will have to turn these in at check in. If it is an over-the-counter vitamin or medication, consider not sending it as this will require you to go through the Meds line. Additionally, while it is certainly your choice to send vitamins for the week, it may be helpful to know that your child will have to go see the Health Care Volunteer for their vitamin which can be a time consuming process depending on the other circumstances of the day.
- Hanging toiletry kit – helps them find what they need for trips to the shower house.
- Mesh bag - to take shampoo, conditioner, and soap into the shower.
- Flip flops - work great to get to and from the shower and to wear in the shower.
- Mesh laundry bag – so they have a place to put their dirty clothes each night
- Garbage bag – to pack for the trip home. Keeps wet things out of their bag, and often things don’t go back in as neatly as they came!
- Roll their clothes to save space. Uber pro tip for younger campers – roll their clothes in an outfit and put in a ziplock bag labeled for each day – underwear, socks, shirt, all rolled up in their shorts.
- Pack WITH your child, not for them. Have your son or daughter pack with you so they know what they have with them. This provides them with agency and responsibility. This will also come in handy if items are lost and need to be identified. It also helps them make sure they remember to pack up all their stuff with their counselor when it’s time to go home.
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Please Do Not Bring
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Specialty camps and add-on requirements
Rafting add-on
- Non-cotton shirt and socks*
- One-piece swimsuit
- Shorts
- Tennis shoes or river sandals (not flip flops
- Non-cotton jacket (something that stays warm even when wet)*
- Sunglasses/eyeglasses must be secured
- Towel and jacket for after the trip
horseback riding add-on
- Closed toed shoes
- Jeans
fly fishing camp
Campers may bring personal fishing equipment. We have rods and reels for rental for $25.
- Fishing License (if over 13 yrs of age at the time of camp)
- Flies
- Rod
- Reel
- Extra Line
- Waders or sandals
Sailing camp
- One-piece swimsuit
- Rash Guard shirt
- High SPF sunscreen
- Hat and Sunglasses
- 2-3 beach towels
- Non-cotton clothes to wear on the water
- Water shoes or sandals to protect the feet
clay camp
Campers will be handling paints and/or clay that may be damaging to clothes and should pack accordingly.
Ridges
Download the Ridges Info and Packing Guide.
Directions and Check In
Check In Day / Arrival
For important details about the check-in process and what to expect on arrival:
CHECK-IN PAGE
Highlights are below:
Check out/Departure
Closing/Pick-up is on Friday for regular week-long camp and on Wednesday for Mini-Camp. We invite you to join the camp community at the Outdoor Chapel for our closing celebration at 11:15 am and to sign out your camper. We ask that you do not seek out your camper in the cabin areas before the closing celebration, as the campers are in their last Bible Study time.
After the closing celebration, you are invited to lunch! You may also stop by the Trading Post before heading out!
Before you leave, please:
Please do not bring pets with you for pick-up, as they are not permitted on our site.
Directions to Camp Perkins
You can find directions through Google Maps by searching for “Camp Perkins LOM.” Camp Perkins is located 40 miles north of Ketchum and 20 miles south of Stanley off ID Hwy 75 on Alturas Creek Road. From the south, drive five minutes north of Smiley Creek Lodge to Alturas Creek Road on the left. From the north, drive 20 minutes south of Stanley and turn right onto Alturas Creek Road. Look for mile marker 168. From both directions, you will see the brown Forest Service signs for Alturas Lake. You will then follow the signs into Camp Perkins. Get directions on Google.
You can find current road reports from the Idaho Transportation Department.
For important details about the check-in process and what to expect on arrival:
CHECK-IN PAGE
Highlights are below:
- Summer camp check-in is on Sunday from 2:30-4:00pm. Please do not arrive early! We are not able to check in campers before this time.
- Please do not bring pets with you to camp, as they are not permitted on our site.
- All camp payments are due by June 1.
- PLEASE review all the steps for check-in on our CHECK-IN PAGE.
Check out/Departure
Closing/Pick-up is on Friday for regular week-long camp and on Wednesday for Mini-Camp. We invite you to join the camp community at the Outdoor Chapel for our closing celebration at 11:15 am and to sign out your camper. We ask that you do not seek out your camper in the cabin areas before the closing celebration, as the campers are in their last Bible Study time.
After the closing celebration, you are invited to lunch! You may also stop by the Trading Post before heading out!
Before you leave, please:
- Sign out your camper with their counselor
- Take home all medications (their counselor will have them on Friday)
- Visit the Trading Post
Please do not bring pets with you for pick-up, as they are not permitted on our site.
Directions to Camp Perkins
You can find directions through Google Maps by searching for “Camp Perkins LOM.” Camp Perkins is located 40 miles north of Ketchum and 20 miles south of Stanley off ID Hwy 75 on Alturas Creek Road. From the south, drive five minutes north of Smiley Creek Lodge to Alturas Creek Road on the left. From the north, drive 20 minutes south of Stanley and turn right onto Alturas Creek Road. Look for mile marker 168. From both directions, you will see the brown Forest Service signs for Alturas Lake. You will then follow the signs into Camp Perkins. Get directions on Google.
You can find current road reports from the Idaho Transportation Department.
Payment information
You can register your child for camp with a minimum deposit of $50 through May 31, which will secure any early registration discount available at the time. Beginning June 1, you must pay the full amount to register. Your registration fee INCLUDES 2 snacks per day (Monday-Thursday) in the Trading Post (camp store) and a Summer Theme T-shirt (size selection due by May 15 to guarantee preferred size). You can select payment plans, with the final balance due by June 1. Any balance remaining will be charged to your card on June 1.
photos and connecting
Messages to Campers
You can message your child while they are at camp by purchasing message credits in your account. You can then send messages, which will be delivered Mon-Thurs. Messages must be sent by 11am on Thursday to be delivered.
You can message your child while they are at camp by purchasing message credits in your account. You can then send messages, which will be delivered Mon-Thurs. Messages must be sent by 11am on Thursday to be delivered.
Photos: View and purchase photos through the Photo Gallery in your account, which will connect you to SmugMug. Your account will be created with SmugMug when you register your camper.
Letters & Packages
It is a great idea to give your child pre-addressed, stamped envelopes or postcards to write home. You can also slip a note in their suitcase so there will be a personalized touch of home right away! You may drop off mail and packages at the registration table for your camper to receive during the week. You may send them mail at the following addresses:
It is a great idea to give your child pre-addressed, stamped envelopes or postcards to write home. You can also slip a note in their suitcase so there will be a personalized touch of home right away! You may drop off mail and packages at the registration table for your camper to receive during the week. You may send them mail at the following addresses:
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Summer USPS Address
Camper's Name and Cabin # c/o Camp Perkins HC 64 Box 9384 Ketchum, ID 83340 |
Summer UPS/Fedex Address
Camper's Name and Cabin # c/o Camp Perkins 1 Alturas Creek Road Stanley, ID 83278 |
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