Some campers arrive at camp with insufficient clothing or personal care items for the week, Camp Bowen collects items throughout the year and distributes them to campers at the admin office.
Counsellors should determine which campers need articles such as toothpaste, swimsuits, etc., and campers who need items can be brought to the admin office. Be sensitive to the fact that
giving this merchandise to campers is essentially a charitable gift, and that campers, including kids, have their pride. Treat the experience as something that the camp just does if you forgot
to bring something. Also, be sensitive to fashion. Most campers will care about what they look like. Don’t force them to wear something they don’t like.
We have a limited amount of items so please only take items that campers need.
