Day Camper Essentials

Packing List

What to Bring to Camp

  • Comfortable shorts (or pants, if weather is cooler)
  • T-shirt
  • Sweatshirt/long-sleeve shirt (it’s cooler than at home)
  • Swim suit and one or two towels
  • Plastic bag for wet clothes
  • Sneakers and socks (sandals may only be worn to and from the beach)
  • Bug spray
  • Sunscreen and other sun protection gear (when possible, please apply before camp)
  • Raincoat or jacket on rainy days
  • Water bottle
  • Lunch and snacks (morning & afternoon)
  • Backpack/bag to store items during the day

What NOT to Bring to Camp

  • Cell phones or picture phones
  • iPods, MP3 players or video games
  • Jewelry or special toys
  • Trading cards
  • Any other valuables
  • Knives or any other weapons are strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action

PLEASE LABEL YOUR CAMPER’S POSSESSIONS!

Camp Otter and Camp Road Runner are not responsible for lost or stolen items. All articles brought to camp are the sole responsibility of the camper.

Car Transportation

Camper drop-off is from 7:30am to 8:15am and pick-up is from 4:30pm to 5:00pm.

Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pick-Up:  Cars should enter Plaisted Circle and turn into the side entrance to Camp Otter. Children will exit/enter cars at the ball field. Parents should then proceed out the main entrance.

Parents’ Rules for Car Transportation

  1. Campers are required to check out with parent pick-up staff every afternoon. Parents or other designated adults will be responsible to show I.D. upon checkout.
  2. Entrance through the front gate is NOT permitted between 4:30pm and 5:00pm.
  3. If you are dropping off late or picking up early, you must go to the Camp Otter Office and sign your camper in or out. A picture I.D. is required.
  4. In the event that you are unable to pick up your camper(s) or if your camper(s) is going home with another adult, please send a note in the morning or we cannot authorize the transportation change.
  5. All transportation changes must be arranged with the Camp Otter Office at least 24 hours in advance.

Late Pick-Up Fee
Please plan to pick up your child on time. All car riders must be picked up by 5:00pm at Camp Otter. If you pick up your child after the designated times listed above, you will be charged $1.00 per minute per child.

Bus Transportation

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no bus transportation for summer 2021.

Camp Forms & Information

Registration and enrollment forms are all available on Camp Brain.

Financial assistance is available those who qualify on a first-come, first-served basis.

Completed applications and copies of financial documentation may emailed to campinfo@mvymca.org or mailed to Merrimack Valley YMCA Camping Services, 360 Merrimack Street, Suite 270, Lawrence, MA 01843. We are unable to accept applications in-person at this time.