Personal Hygiene
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Shower soap and carrier
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Pajamas
- Comb and/or brush
- Other personal hygiene items (optional)
- Shower caddy (optional)
- Bedding: 1 blanket and/or sleeping bag, sheets (twin XL), pillow, pillowcase, towels
- Blanket for outdoor classes - Cate's campus can be chilly in June, we recommend campers bring an extra blanket for their outdoor classes for those colder days.
We are NO LONGER offering linen rental. To avoid packing additional items, you can ship your child's linens directly to Cate School. Please be sure to follow the mailing instructions below.
Beds are Twin Extra Long. Regular twin fitted sheets will not fit on our dorm beds.
Cate Summer Institute
Attn: [Your child's full name and camp week]
1960 Cate Mesa Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
PLEASE NOTE: Mail may take an additional day or two to reach us at campus. This includes Overnight Shipping and Amazon. Please be sure to ship your child's linens accordingly.
General Clothing
- Shorts (three)
- Jeans or other long pants (one)
- T-shirts for six days
- Sweater or sweatshirt
- Underwear for six days
- Socks for six days
- Closed-toe, comfortable, sturdy footwear for classes, field trips, recreational activities, and evening activities
Items for outdoor and recreational activities
- Day pack
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and retaining strap (don’t want to lose glasses in the ocean)
- Lip balm
- Hat with visor
- Swimsuit
- Aqua socks or sandals for paddle boarding and kayaking (optional)
- Light jacket/windbreaker
- Flashlight for walking back to the dormitory after each evening’s activities
Miscellaneous (Optional)
- Prescription medications (We will collect them at registration and distribute as prescribed)
- Laundry bag
- Tissues
- Recreational reading
- Camera
- Small fan
- Extra pair of prescription glasses (and repair kit) or contacts, if your child uses them