Summer Camp & Group Housing Laundry in Patchogue & Ronkonkoma, NY

How do summer camps manage laundry for campers and staff?

Many camps outsource laundry to a pickup and delivery service so counselors are not stuck in a laundry room. Li Laundry collects bedding, towels and clothing in volume on a recurring weekday schedule, washes everything with premium equipment and returns it folded and organized the way your program needs it.

What can a camp or group residence send out?

• Bunk sheets, pillowcases and blankets
• Bath, shower and pool towels
• Camper and staff clothing, bagged by cabin or person if you prefer
• Practice wear and team gear from sports programs
• Linens from retreat rooms and program housing

How do you keep laundry for large groups organized?

Organization starts with how items are bagged. Before the season, we agree on a system with you, such as separate bags per cabin, per wing or per resident. Li Laundry follows that system on every order, so clean items return to the right place and staff spend less time sorting.

1. Plan before opening day: share your group size, session dates and item types.
2. Choose a bagging system: by cabin, room, resident or item type.
3. Confirm pricing and days: pricing is confirmed before your first pickup, and pickup days are set within Monday to Friday, 6am to 4pm.
4. Collect on schedule: recurring pickups keep the volume moving through each session.
5. Return organized: folded items come back sorted the way you asked.

Can campers with sensitive skin get a gentler detergent?

Yes. Hypoallergenic detergent options are available. Tell us which groups or bags need it so we can keep those items separate.

What about wet towels and swim gear?

Damp towels left sealed in bags can develop odors, so we suggest letting them air out before bagging when possible and scheduling pickups often enough during pool and lake weeks.

Which Suffolk County organizations use group housing laundry?

Day and overnight camps, group homes, staff housing, retreat centers and program housing all use this service. We serve organizations across Suffolk County, including Patchogue, Ronkonkoma, Lake Ronkonkoma and Holbrook.

Can year-round programs use the service too?

Yes. Group residences and shared housing often keep a recurring pickup all year. Facilities with a busy kitchen or dining hall may also add our restaurant linen cleaning, and programs with treatment rooms can pair it with commercial laundry service. Call (631) 636-5766 or contact us to plan your season.

When should a camp book laundry service for the summer?

The best time to book is before the season opens, ideally once your session dates and enrollment are set. Planning ahead lets Li Laundry confirm pickup days, bagging systems and pricing in advance, so the first week of camp runs smoothly instead of becoming a scramble.

Should campers label their clothing?

Labeling helps any group laundry system. Names or cabin markings on clothing and mesh bags make it easier for your staff to return items to the right camper once clean laundry comes back.

What changes during mid-session and closing weeks?

Laundry volume often peaks mid-session and again at the end, when every bunk is stripped. Let us know your closing dates so we can plan for a larger pickup of sheets, blankets and towels.

Questions to settle before opening day

• How many people will send laundry each week?
• Will items be bagged per person, per cabin or per item type?
• Which days work best for pickups and returns?
• Does anyone need hypoallergenic detergent?

Do you serve schools and student housing?

Yes. Dormitory-style and program housing can use the same bulk bedding and towel service on a recurring schedule.

How does outsourced laundry help camp staff?

Counselors and program staff are hired to look after campers, not to run washers late at night. Sending laundry out with Li Laundry gives that time back to programming and supervision, and keeps the daily routine predictable for everyone living on site during the season.

Can retreat centers book between groups?

Yes. Retreat and program centers often schedule a pickup right after a group checks out so sheets and towels are clean and folded before the next arrival. Contact us in advance with your group calendar so we can plan around your changeover days.

Is staff housing laundry handled the same way?

Yes. Seasonal staff housing can use recurring pickups with bags labeled per room or per person.