Packing List

🛠️ Youth Group Tool List

Each person is asked to bring the following items to CHWC. We depend on campers for these tools and supplies. Please turn them in when you arrive at your camp location. These will not be returned.

  • Paintbrush
  • Roller cover
  • Drop cloth
  • Painter’s tape
  • Paint tray or small bucket
  • Paint scraper
  • Rags for cleaning

💳 Alternative Option: Home Depot Gift Cards

To save on space, we also accept Home Depot gift cards as an alternative to physical tools.

  • Suggested contribution: $20 per person
  • Important: Please provide Home Depot cards only (no generic gift cards or other hardware stores)
    • Tip: You can purchase these online from Amazon or directly from HomeDepot.com.
  • How to submit: Consolidate all funds onto a single gift card per group with the amount written on it. If that’s not possible, contact leaders should collect all cards, ensure amounts are visible, and turn them in together at check-in.

🥽 Personal Safety List

Each person is required to bring the following items. Put them in a small backpack and take them to your worksite daily. These will not be collected.

  • Small insulated water jug
  • Safety goggles
  • Work gloves
  • Face mask (for scraping/painting)

🎒 Personal Supply List

Sleeping

  • Pillow
  • Sleeping bag or sheets & blanket
  • Air mattress or foam pad (excluding Wilkes-Barre & Fort Wayne)
    • Twin-size only — no king or queen. Sleeping quarters can be tight.

Clothing

  • Casual/comfortable clothes
  • Old t-shirts with sleeves (sleeveless shirts not permitted)
  • Work jeans
  • Shorts (no short-shorts)
  • Socks
  • Sturdy shoes or work boots
  • Cap or hat
  • Rain gear (optional)
  • Bathing suit (mandatory) and flip-flops
  • Liturgy participation: If you plan to assist during Mass (lector, Eucharistic minister, altar server), bring appropriate attire including long pants or skirts.

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Soap & shampoo
  • Deodorant
  • Sunscreen
  • Towels & washcloths
  • Plastic bag for dirty clothes — There are no laundry facilities or time for doing laundry.
    • If absolutely necessary, an adult chaperone may visit a nearby laundromat during free time, but should not miss any programs or activities.

Glow Night (Final Night)

  • Celebrate your last day of service in style! Bring bright neon or white clothing and glow accessories to light up the night.

Custom Shirts & Camp T-Shirt Info

  • Custom group shirts: Many groups create their own shirts to wear on arrival day — a fun way to represent your parish! Feel free to add our logo (available on our Promote page). Check out our Facebook albums for inspiration!
  • Free camp t-shirt: CHWC provides one to every camper during the week. Many groups wear these on the last day for free day activities.

👷🏼 Adult Camper Supply List

🧊 Coolers (Required)

We require one cooler for every adult (21 & older). Coolers are used to keep lunches cool and distribute them at worksites.

💊 Medications

If a camper needs over-the-counter medication, the camp nurse may provide recommendations, but the youth minister // contact leader must:

  • Inform the camper’s parents
  • Obtain the medication
  • Oversee its use

⚠️ Important: CHWC staff and the camp nurse cannot administer any medication, including prescriptions. The first-aid kit will not include items like Tylenol, cold medicine, or antacids. Consider bringing any necessary medications for your group.

📝 Note: Catholic HEART Workcamp cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items (clothes, jewelry, cell phones, etc.). Please limit the valuables and possessions you bring.