CAMP HADEREKH PACKING LIST

What to Bring:

  • Tanakh (Bible)

  • Clothes that can get dirty

  • Long pants (at least one pair!!) and shorts (modest ones please)

  • Dress clothes for Shabbat (collared shirt & nice pants for guys\ skirt & blouse for girls)

  • A jacket or sweater (nights can get chilly!)

  • Bedding & Pillow with pillowcase (A sleeping bag is best, but 2 sheets & a blanket will work)

  • Toiletries: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap, Hairbrush, Shampoo, Deodorant, etc.

  • TWO Towels (one for the beach, one for showers)

  • Closed toe shoes & socks (gym shoes!) **NOTE: wearing closed-toed shoes & socks at night will help against mosquito bites!

  • Modest swimsuit (one-piece; lined suits)

  • A costume for themed dinner skits (2023 Camp Theme: To Journey)

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug spray

  • Flashlight

  • Medications (all meds need to be given to the staff nurses)

  • Personal Water Bottle

  • For Guys: Bring your own Kippah, Tallit & Tefillan if you have them!

Optional Items:

  • Spending money for the General Store (recommended $10-20)

  • Aqua socks\sandals for swimming

  • Poncho

  • Musical instrument (For worship or talent show)

  • Laundry bag or pillow case for dirty laundry (no trash bags)

What To Leave At Home:

  • Scooters, Skateboards or Bicycles

  • Perfumes or scented items (these attract bugs!!)

  • Fireworks

  • Electronic devices of any kind (radios, tape, cd, mp3 players, phones, pagers, walkie-talkies, games)

  • Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco of any kind or Weapons**Possession of any of these items will result in immediate removal from the camp program

  • Note - Cell phones are not to be used during camp (you can do it, it’s only a week!!).

Contact Information:

Camp HaDerekh will be held at Camp Selah in Reading, MI. In case of emergency, contact Rabbi Gliebe at (773) 343-6180.