clothes when needed. here’s where name labels come in handy!
7. think about buying a wet suit for the lake activities. water in colorado is refreshing to say the least. athletes will also need to wear helmets for horseback riding and rafting, so get your camper used to wearing the gear ahead of time.
8. pack a favorite pillow, blanket, or whatever your athlete likes to sleep with. jam-packed day activities will tire out your athlete, and having something familiar at the end of the long day always helps. if they have a preferred item (our son likes to carry a rubber dog bone with him at all times), pack a few 