Getting Your Camper's Clothes Camp-Ready
When your camper comes home, they'll bring a mountain of laundry with them. We've got that covered — see how our Camp Laundry Service works. But there's another laundry moment most families don't think about until they're already in the chaos of packing week: the wash that needs to happen before they leave.
Why Clean Clothes Matter Before Camp
A fresh start means you know exactly what's in that trunk. When everything goes in clean and labeled, it's easier to track — and easier to notice if something doesn't come back.
Pro tip: Pack with your kid so they know what they have. When something goes missing at camp, they can actually describe it.
About That Packing List
Your camp will send you their own packing list — and it's the one to follow. Every camp is different: session length, activity types, and laundry frequency all affect what your child needs to bring. Trust their list.
One thing worth adding to any list: a laundry bag. Even for a one-week session, it helps kids keep dirty separate from clean and makes packing up to come home much easier.
A Few Tips That Actually Help
Pack with your kid. When they know what they brought, they're far more likely to come home with it. If something goes missing, they can actually describe it.
Go easy on the "nice" things. Assume everything will be washed in hot water and machine dried. If it can't handle that, leave it home.
Pack bedding separately. Sheets and a pillow protector go in clean. Pack them in their own bag so they're easy to grab on arrival day without digging through the whole trunk.
Start earlier than you think. Packing week is not the time to discover you're three loads behind.
Where A+ Laundry Comes In
Camp prep is a lot. Between the packing lists, the labeling, and the logistics, laundry is one thing you shouldn't have to squeeze in yourself. Drop everything off at A+ Laundry before you start packing, and pick it up clean, dry, and folded — ready to go straight into the trunk.
🫧 Limited Pre-Camp Special: Free Labeling with Drop-Off
Bring your stick-on labels along with your drop-off laundry, and we'll apply them to your camper's clothing at no extra charge. One less thing on the list.
And when they come home? We handle that mountain too. See our full Camp Laundry Service →
