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. 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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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.
- 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
art camp and clayworks 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
Health Care Tables - After visiting the check-in table, all campers will visit the Health Care Volunteer or a health care assistant. 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 can go back to your car to get your things to take to the 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 registration. 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.
Check out/Departure
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.
- 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.
- 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 check-in table any medications, vitamins, or topical creams.
- Please leave your luggage in your car until you have checked in.
Health Care Tables - After visiting the check-in table, all campers will visit the Health Care Volunteer or a health care assistant. 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 can go back to your car to get your things to take to the 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 registration. 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.
Check out/Departure
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
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Social Media
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