Summer Camp Care Package: How to Put One Together w/ Free Printables!

Send the perfect care package to your child at summer camp with my ultimate care package guide with free printables!

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Download & print one of my free printables to add to a package of glow sticks. Available for boys & girls.

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Download & print one of my free printable tags for flashlights, nightlights, or other "bright" gift ideas.

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Some things that you might like to add to your child's summer camp care package are snacks, cards, road trip games, flashlight, glow sticks, etc.

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To create a summer camp care package you'll need cardstock, ribbon or string, tape, a box, tissue paper, etc.

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Customize a small flashlight to add to the care package. I used vinyl & cut my children's names to add above the on/off button.

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Print the flashlight tags & tie them on to the flashlight. I used colored cord to match the vinyl.

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They're available in 2 different styles for boys & girls.

Get the free tags here!

To make cute summer camp care packages, line the box with tissue paper to match my free printable labels & package inserts.

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Fill up the box with your care package items.

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This is our daughter's care package.

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Cover the items with the tissue paper & place the printable note on top.

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Tape my free printable label on the box & ship off to your child's summer camp!

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Head over & pin the tutorial for later! Follow me on Pinterest for new ideas daily!

Pin the tutorial here!

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