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ot j ust t heir i ni als. Camp is a busy and some mes messy place and labels increase the likelihood your child’s belongings find their way back to your child. We have a lost and found, and encourage campers to check it o en. At the end of camp we donate any items worth under $25 to a local charity. For the cost of postage paid by the family, we can mail items worth more than $25 for whom we can readily iden fy the owner. For more informa on about technical gear please see: Appendix 1 Clothing: ☐ 10‐15 short‐sleeve shirts – at least two must be quick‐dry (no spaghe strap tank tops) (Please include one from your hometown!) ☐ 2‐3 pairs of pajamas ☐ 1‐2 Shabbat ou its—On Friday night, we have a special Shabbat “uniform”: A white polo, bu on up, or sweater with khaki colored pants, khaki shorts, or a modest skirt/dress. * * ☐ 4‐5 pairs of shorts—at least two must be quick‐dry for 5th grade and up ☐
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1 pair of jeans and 1 pair of sweatpants or fleece ☐ Rain jacket (waterproof and breathable; n ot a windbreaker) 2‐3 sweatshirts and 1 warm fleece jacket 2 long sleeve shirts 15 pairs of underwear 15 pairs of socks. At least 4‐5 should be non‐co on for 5 grade and up th ☐
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1 bathing suit (no speedos or bikinis; tankinis are ok) 1 winter hat and 2 baseball or sun hats Bathrobe (op onal) Rain pants‐ Op onal but recommended for 5th ‐10 th grade; required for JOLI Shoes ☐
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1 pair of sneakers 1 pair of sandals/water shoes that can be secured to one’s feet (Tevas or Keens, not Crocs) Op onal for 3rd and 4th
1 pair of shower shoes—please note: flip‐flops may ONLY be worn for showering 1 pair of hiking shoes/boots (see technical gear below)—Op onal for 3rd & 4th or for two‐week campers in 5th & 6th who are a ending only Session IA or Session IIA. * 5
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ifferent. ** We are aware that “modest” can be subjec ve. As a general policy regarding modesty for all genders: The parts of the body that are covered when wearing a sport tank top and “boy short” underwear should be covered at all mes. In addi on, underwear should *not* be visible in any posi on. For Shabbat, please have skirts and shorts that extend beyond the longest finger when arms are held at the side and shoulders must be covered for services*Campers will be sent back to their bunk (ohel) to change if their clothing does not follow this guideline.** Toiletries : Please bring eco‐friendly toiletries. Eventually, all the chemicals that go down the drain or spill on the ground end up back in our drinking water. N
ote: In 2015 we installed commercial soap and shampoo dispensers in all camper showers so there is no need to send bo les of shampoo or body wash/soap unless camper prefers to bring their own. ☐ 1 bo le of non‐aerosol insect repellent (op onal) ☐ 1 bo le of sunscreen ☐ 1 comb or brush ☐
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1 toothbrush, 1 tube of toothpaste, 1 floss 2 tubes of lip balm (it is very dry!) Menstrual hygiene products, if applicable 1 caddy to carry toiletries to the shower Bedding and Linens ☐ 1 sleeping bag‐ compressible/lightweight at least ☐ 2 bath towels & 2 washcloths ☐ 1 laundry bag with name label ☐ 1 twin blanket if space permits warm enough for 20 °F (‐7 °C
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andatory Religious Items : ☐ Tallit or t zizit‐‐ ( required f or boys over 13, strongly encouraged for girls over 12) —
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ll males of Bar Mitzvah age are expected to wear Tallit or Tzitzit at Shacharit. ☐ T’fillin‐‐ (required f or boys over 13, strongly encouraged for girls over 12) ☐ Kippot (with clips, if needed)‐‐ ( required f or all boys and strongly encouraged for girls at daily prayers and during meals.) Miscellaneous ☐
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2 canteens/water bo les ‐1 liter each‐ Labeled! ☐ Extra glasses/contacts ☐ Backpacking pack with internal or external frame‐ Flashlight or headlamp with extra ba eries mandatory for 9th and up (55 liter min. for 7th and 8th , th 65 liter min. for 9 and up) ☐ Sleeping pad for excursions Pens, stamps, sta onary, address labels Sunglasses with strap Daypack or fanny pack to carry water bo le, rain ☐ Warm gloves‐ mandatory for 9th and up jacket, etc. around base‐camp. Bring it if you have it (and can fit it!) : ☐ Appropriate books or magazines ☐
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Camera, memory card, and ba eries Shabbat shoes Trekking poles Compass Quick‐dry towel Appropriate games you can play with friends ☐
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Climbing shoes Climbing harness Riding helmet Riding shoes End‐of‐bed shoe bag ( C
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