

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.
We had 15 (12 kids and 3 coaches) in their bunk houses.
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)

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