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Packing List for Camp

Prepare for your American Village adventure by packing smart and travelling light. Here are our recommended essentials for camp life in France.


Below is a suggested packing list for the camp! Plan on dressing in sporty-casual clothes, you will be active all day! 

  • Nacel is not responsible for lost or theft. Therefore, avoid bringing expensive personal items, and never leave them lying around camp.

  • We discourage bringing excess luggage if you travel through Paris. The Paris metro has a lot of stairs. 

 

Basics Useful Stuff 

  • One full cold-weather outfit

  • 7 short-sleeved shirts & 1 sweatshirt/fleece

  • 2 pairs of comfortable shorts

  • 10 undergarments,  1 pajama

  • 1 “nice” outfit for camp dance or days off

  • Athletic shoes & sandals

  • Toiletries, towel, washcloth & shower flip flops

  • A wristwatch (not a phone)

  • An alarm clock

  • Raincoat

  • Water bottle

  • Small backpack 

  • A suitcase lock

  • Travel adapter

  • A book for waiting in transport

  • A baseball cap

  • A digital camera

  • Your musical instrument

  • American/British cultural items

  • American or British flag


To Make It Pop

  1. Flair pants

    • Blue, red and white clothes

    • Glitters, stars, bandana, etc.

Spring or Fall

  • Jacket or coat

  • Gloves

  • Scarf and hat

  • Very warm pants  

  • A pair of boots

June, July & August

  • A swimsuit


Staff Dress Guidelines

Staff appearance guidelines include daily hygiene, a tidy appearance and appropriate sporty casual attire.  We furnish one, free staff T-shirt per counselor. This T-shirt is required on arrival day, departure day, and on any field trips.  You will also wear your camp nametag every day at camp; this helps campers remember your nickname. We call it a passport! The kids wear them, too.  A replacement staff T-shirt costs 5 euros.


Download the Packing List

Click here for a copy of the above list.