8 weekday outfits – assorted shirts, skirts etc. 10 under garments & socks/tights etc. 2 pairs of pajamas (warm and lightweight) 2 dressy Shabbos outfits (dresses or skirts) 2-3 bathing suits 5 towels & 2 washcloths Toiletries (soap, toothpaste/brush, shampoo, etc.) Sleeping bag (one that unzips to a quilt) or blankets (one heavy, one lightweight) 2 sheets Pillow, 2 pillow cases Flashlight & Extra Batteries Wrist watch Canteen snack & souvenir money 1 pair of solid shoes/hiking boots

2 pairs of sneakers, or 1 pair of waterproof shoes & 1 pair of sneakers 1 pair of shabbos shoes 2 sweatshirts & sweatpants 1 warm jacket/sweater raincoat or poncho, hat Hair accessories, sun hat, brush Insect repellent (no spray/aerosol please) and sunblock Tissues Siddur Water bottle with strap and insulated cover Art smock Scrapbook (if possible) 2 pairs of eye glasses/sun glasses Laundry bag labeled with camper name in big print Stationery, stamps, postcards, pens; books and games Camping tent Important: Bring a fan for the bedroom.

Campers medication: Check that you sent in the medical forms including the permission form to dispense over the counter medications. If your daughter takes medication everyday, make sure it is given to the nurse immediately. All medication - even vitamins - must be stored in the camp's health room where it is available before and after meals and at bed-time. Does your child wear eye-glasses? If this is the case, please pack a second pair just in case. Does your child wear an orthodontic retainer? Please talk to her now about caring for it as part of the camp routine and not losing it.

Cell Phone Policy:

At JGR, we have a "no-cell phone" policy. Aside from the fact that cell phones can get lost or stolen and that the physical camp environment is not kind to such items, there is a fundamental problem with campers having cell phones at camp, and that is trust. When children come to camp they—and you—are making a leap of faith, transferring their primary care from you as their parents to us and their counselors. This is one of the growth-producing, yet challenging aspects of camp. As children learn to trust other caring adults, they grow and learn, little by little, to solve some of their own challenges. We believe this emerging independence is one of the greatest benefits of camp. It is one important way your children learn to become resilient. Contacting you by phone essentially means they have not made this transition. It prevents us from getting to problems that may arise and addressing them quickly. Sending a cell phone to camp is like saying to your child that you as the parent haven't truly come to peace with the notion of them being in our care.
We agree to tell you if your child is experiencing a challenge in their adjustment to camp. You can help by talking with your child before they leave for camp and telling them that there is always someone they can reach out to, whether it is their counselor, a trusted activity leader,  head staff, or the director. We are all here to give your daughter an amazing summer, but if you don't trust us, they certainly won't.
 

In addition to cell phones, the following items ARE NOT PERMITTED by campers. Violations of these policies or codes, as listed below, can result in immediate dismissal without refund at the Director’s discretion.

Ipods                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Computers
Video cameras
Walkie-talkies
Weapons
Any item that could endanger the health, safety or welfare of campers or staff.
This does not constitute a complete list of items not permitted by campers at camp. Additional items may be added to this list at any time.

- The only campers who may bring a cell phone are those traveling on plane. At the start of camp. phones should be turned in to the director only and will be returned at the end of camp.