18 Necessary Items For Everyone Who Works With Kids In The Summer
Having these 18 items in your backpack will make you the best summer caretaker on the block.
After working in summer ministry for the past few years, I've learned a thing or two about caring for kiddos in the summertime. Whether you're going to be a summer missionary, camp counselor, or summertime nanny, these 18 items are essential supplies for a safe and fun summer!
1. A backpack
To carry everything listed below.
2. Bandaids
For every scrape, scratch and bug bite, there's Band-aid.
3. Wet Wipes
Trust me; you'll use every last one.
4. A flashlight
What if the power goes out, or you have to walk somewhere in the dark?
5. Snacks
Even the youngest of kids get hangry.
6. Water
Hydrate or die-drate, my people.
7. A portable speaker
There's nothing like a good impromptu dance party!
8. Sunscreen
Life's no fun after too much sun.
9. Creams
Say hello to your new best friends, Neosporin, Hydrocortizone, and Aloe Vera.
10. Bug spray
Mosquitoes are everywhere, and they have the power to ruin your day if you don't put in the effort to keep them away.
11. A ball
There are so many games you can invent with a ball to pass the time.
12. Tweezers
Splinters are practically inevitable.
13. Germ-X
Germ-X will fix anything. Dirty hands? Germ-X. Bug bite? Germ-X. Hurt feelings? Yep, Germ-X.
14. A portable charger
You'll need to keep your phone charged in case of emergency situations.
15. Spare flip-flops
You seriously never know when a kid's shoes are going to blow out.
16. A storybook
Sometimes you just need to sit under a tree and relax.
17. Pen and paper
For drawing, journaling, and taking notes on that one kid who has a million allergies.
18. A camera
Capture every moment you can. You won't believe how quickly the time will pass!
