

What to pack for the weeklong Cooperstown tournament

Cooperstown (All Star Village or Dreams) is one of the best memories my son has playing at the 12u level.
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We had 15 (12 kids and 3 coaches) in their bunk houses.
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​Overnight packing
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Pack your child a duffle bag vs a hard suitcase to help save space.
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I suggest you pack your regular clothes in Ziploc bags with the players name on the bag. The bag should include underwear, socks, shorts and Tshirt/shorts.
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Pack the baseball clothes in a large ziploc or packing cubes.
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Something to sleep in (Tshirt/Shorts)
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Sweatshirt
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Poncho
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Sneakers
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Slides / Flip Flop for shower
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Bathing suits
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Over door hooks (to hang towels, clothes, bathing suits on bunk bed)
Shower Mesh Bag
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Shampoo, Body wash, Deodorant, Facewash or wipes
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Toothbrush, Tooth paste
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2 Towels (so you always have a dry one)
All baseball gear
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Cleats and Turf shoes
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Elbow guard and sliding mitt, shin guard
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White baseball Pants
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Red / Navy belt (check with your coach)​
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Sunscreen
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Bug repellant (eg. wipes)
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First Aid
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Alcohol-free wet wipes
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Anti-septic/Pain reliever spray/Neosporin
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Band-aids/Gauze
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Athletic Tape
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Shears / Scissors
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Splint
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Q-tips/Tweezers
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Sling/Ace bandage / Wrap
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Safety pins
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Eye drops/wash (for that pesky dust in the eye)
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Tylenol/Ibuprofen
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Allergy - Benadryl
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Antacid - Tums
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Portable ice pack (break to activate)
​Something to put your trading pins on like a small a towel
· Locks for trunks
· Sharpie (be sure to label everything)
· Surge protector + Phone charger; rechargable battery
· Febreze (for stink or musty odors)
· Fans (white noise or to remove stink LOL)
· Sleeping bag and pillow
· Sheets
· Garbage bag for dirty laundry
· Whiffle ball bat / and balls; Nerf balls, Frisbee, or other things to play with during free time
· Flashlight
Team Coolers for Snacks, water, gatorade