Packing list **Updated 5/12/2021
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. A dark color pillow case is best.
- Clothes and equipment do not need to be new; borrow those things you do not have.
- Participants will probably get wet and dirty.
- Temperatures can drop below freezing any time of year.
- Please have all clothing and possessions clearly labeled with first and last name in waterproof ink.
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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.
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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 **UPDATED 5/12/2021
Check In Day / Arrival
Check out/Departure
The 2021 pick-up process is under review in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We will be posting more information about protocols as the summer approaches.
Friday pick-up is at 11:15 a.m. We invite you to join the camp community at the Outdoor Chapel for our closing celebration 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, we invite you to join us for a lunch in the Lodge. Before you leave, please:
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.
- The 2021 Check-in process is under review in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We will be posting more information about protocols as the summer approaches. Here are some protocols we are anticipating asking:
- Limit the Load: in most years, we LOVE when the whole family tags along to see where your camper is staying and to get to experience Camp Perkins even for a short time. However, in 2021, we anticipate that the best option will be to limit the number of people coming to drop off a camper... standing in line and gathering inside the cabins will be especially challenging with large family groups. Please plan to limit the drop-off crew to 1 or 2 people at most.
- Health Screening: each person will be asked the COVID screening questions related to fevers, cough, and known exposure to a positive case of COVID before exiting your vehicle.
- Face Coverings: please plan for each person arriving at camp to wear a face covering throughout the check-in process. Once campers are situated with their cabins and the drop-off guests are on their way home, campers should be able to remove their masks while they are within their cabin groups.
- In a typical summer...
- 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 including payments for Trading Post and t-shirt.
- Please note: The actual process is under review for 2021 and may change prior to your arrival. Please be on the lookout for updates on the Check-In process prior to coming up to Camp Perkins.
- Upon your arrival, Camp Perkins staff will be present to greet you and direct you to the parking lot located near the Retreat Center. Check-in is located in the Retreat Center, where you will receive housing information.
- Please bring with you to the Health Care check-in table any medications, vitamins, or topical creams.
- Please leave your luggage in your car until you have checked in.
- Check-In Stations
- Lice Screening - Per usual, each camper will be screened for lice. We recommend that you check for lice prior to coming up to camp, especially if you know you've had an exposure to lice recently.
- Check-in Table - At the check-in table you receive the housing assignment. If you would like to leave mail for your camper, you can turn that in at the check-in table. Completing forms and making payments online in advance will greatly speed up this process and help with as contactless a check-in process as possible!
- Health Screening with the Health Care Volunteer - All campers will visit the Health Care Volunteer or a health care assistant. There will be two lines - one for campers who have medications to drop off and one for campers without medications. You can get into the quicker "no meds" line by leaving your over-the-counter meds at home. We have them! OR... better yet, drop them off at check-in as a donation for all. There will be multiple tables, so please follow staff directions.
- If you do bring medications, vitamins, or topical creams, including over the counter medications, they must be in their original packaging. If you are not sure if something should be checked in, please bring it to the Health Care table or leave it at home. The Health Care Volunteer or assistant will review the camper’s health form.
- Cabin - After you have gone through registration and health care, you will return to your vehicle, retrieve the campers belongings and head to their cabin. There will be volunteers to help you transport luggage. At your cabin, campers will be able to select their bed and meet the cabin counselor. Parents and Guardians must check in their campers with the counselor.
- Trading Post - After you have visited your camper’s cabin, please take some time to visit the Trading Post. You are welcome to buy Camp Perkins souvenirs, cold drinks or snacks. Please remember any Trading Post spending money for the week needs to be paid in advance online. We will not be accepting cash or checks at the check-in stations. If your child brings their own snacks for the week, drop them off at the Trading Post so they can be labelled and set aside.
- Upon your arrival, Camp Perkins staff will be present to greet you and direct you to the parking lot located near the Retreat Center. Check-in is located in the Retreat Center, where you will receive housing information.
Check out/Departure
The 2021 pick-up process is under review in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We will be posting more information about protocols as the summer approaches.
Friday pick-up is at 11:15 a.m. We invite you to join the camp community at the Outdoor Chapel for our closing celebration 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, we invite you to join us for a lunch in the Lodge. 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
- Join us for lunch!
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.
Payment information
You can register your child for camp with a minimum deposit of $50, which will secure any early registration discount. You can then make payments by logging into your account. Please pay your final balance by June 1 for camp fees and for Trading Post ($10.00-$15.00 suggested).
Any balance remaining will be charged to your card after the due date.
T-shirt pre-orders are due by May 1.
Any balance remaining will be charged to your card after the due date.
T-shirt pre-orders are due by May 1.
photos and connecting
Photos
If you would like to purchase photos from the week, you can purchase them online at SmugMug. Photos will be uploaded to SmugMug at the end of the week. You will have the option of buying the entire album or individual pictures.
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:
If you would like to purchase photos from the week, you can purchase them online at SmugMug. Photos will be uploaded to SmugMug at the end of the week. You will have the option of buying the entire album or individual pictures.
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:
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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 Lake Alturas Road Stanley, ID 83278 |
Email: You can purchase email packages online through your account.
Social Media
Follow updates from Camp Perkins, view and share photos, and connect with others from camp.
Social Media
Follow updates from Camp Perkins, view and share photos, and connect with others from camp.
