The following is a list of items campers have found useful. Please keep in mind that Annapolis is usually hot and humid during the summer.

ROWING SESSIONS


  • Rowing/coxing clothes for 5 days with multiple sessions each day (1 on Sunday, 3 on Monday, 2 on Tuesday, 2 on Wednesday, 1 on Thursday) - plan to have at least one set of spare dry clothes & socks in your bag each day 
  • Optional: slides/sandals (note the need for running shoes regardless of whether or not you bring slides - explained in next section)
  • Sweatshirt and/or long sleeved shirt (for possible cool weather - please check the forecast before your week of camp as Annapolis does occasionally surprise us with cooler temps the first week of camp!)
  • Rain jacket (summer storms are common in the evenings)
  • Hat/visor and sunglasses are strongly encouraged
  • Sunscreen, sunscreen... SUNSCREEN! (plan for long days in the sun. Sun shirts are recommended)
  • Water bottle (we will have coolers for refilling)
  • Some type of backpack/sack pack to carry supplies back and forth to the boathouse

LEARN-TO-ROW CAMPERS: there is no need to purchase any specific rowing gear for camp, but please avoid loose or baggy clothing (e.g. basketball shorts) as it can easily get stuck in the rowing equipment. We would advise packing tight-fitting shorts (such as spandex/lycra or running shorts) and a t-shirt or tank top for each day with spare dry clothes in your bag. Rowers’ socks (they do not wear shoes in the boats) can get quite wet, so make sure to have spare socks for each day! A hat or visor is also strongly advised.

DINING HALL & AROUND CAMP

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  • Running/tennis shoes and socks. Campers will be walking from the dormitory to the boathouse and should wear comfortable shoes (sandals are not allowed in the dining hall, so we ask campers to wear running shoes when walking around the Naval Yard)
  • T-shirt & shorts for the dining hall (tank tops and spandex shorts are not permissible in the dining hall; have clothes to throw on over your rowing gear)
  • 1 casual outfit for our trip to visit Downtown Annapolis


DORM NECESSITIES 


  • Combination lock for valuables 
  • XL twin sheets & a blanket OR a sleeping bag
  • Pillow with pillowcase
  • Towel, toiletries, shower shoes/slides
  • Pajamas 
  • Alarm clock (if not using a phone)
  • Optional: snacks not requiring refrigeration or heating (we will have snacks in our camp store for $1/piece)


MISCELLANEOUS


  • Spending money for the Navy gift shop, trip into Downtown Annapolis (most campers will get ice cream or Starbucks), & camp store (snacks/camp gear). 
  • Medications (including OTC ones like Tylenol, Advil) with written dosage and instructions. Camp staff are not able to administer medication but can monitor campers self-administering according to written instructions.​

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