Camp America Packing List (Free Printable PDF)

Here's a practical packing list for a UK coach heading to camp — the documents you can't travel without, your coaching kit, sensible clothing, and the bits people forget. The full list is below, and you can grab a clean one-page printable PDF to tick off as you go.

Documents (keep these in your carry-on)

Passport
Your DS-2019 and printed visa paperwork
SEVIS fee receipt
Insurance details
Camp offer / placement details and address
Printed flight itinerary and any onward travel
A little cash in US dollars for day one, plus a bank card that works abroad

Coaching kit

Football boots and trainers
Whistle
Shin pads
Water bottle
Cap or sun hat, and a warm layer for early sessions
A lightweight waterproof for wet days

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Clothing

Plenty of comfortable everyday clothes you don't mind getting muddy
Layers — camp mornings and evenings can be cold even in summer
A warm hoodie or fleece
Waterproof jacket
Swimwear and a towel (a lot of camps are on a lake)
One smarter outfit for your embassy interview and travelling
Comfortable walking shoes and flip-flops

Toiletries and health

Sun cream (high factor) and after-sun
Insect repellent
A small personal first-aid kit and any regular medication (with a copy of the prescription)
Reusable toiletries bag — you'll be living out of a bag

Tech

Phone and charger
A UK-to-US plug adaptor
Power bank
Headphones

Nice to have

A few photos from home for the homesick weeks
A small gift for your host family, if you're on a touring route
A refillable water bottle and a day bag

A general, common-sense list to get you started — check your own camp's joining instructions for anything specific they ask you to bring or leave at home.

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