Counselor Packing List

Bring

Put your name on everything!

  • Shorts for 6 days

  • T-shirts for 6 days

  • Long pants (jeans or sweats) 1 pair

  • Underwear for 6 days

  • Socks for 6 days

  • Light Jacket

  • Swim suits

  • Tennis shoes-2 pairs

  • 2 bath towels and washcloth

  • Bed linens (sheets, pillow case, blanket) OR Sleeping bag

  • Pillow

  • Personal items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo)

  • Bug spray (optional- available at camp)

  • Sunscreen (optional- available at camp)

  • Beach Towel

  • Flashlight

  • Rain Gear

  • Water shoes

  • Clothes pins

  • Small backpack

  • Sunglasses

  • Alarm Clock

  • Optional items:  Flashlight, water gun, music for cabin 

Don’t Bring

DO NOT BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CAMP – It is against Camp John Marc and Camp Ailihpomeh rules.  Any of these items will be taken away. 

  • Cell Phones- these will be taken away during camp

  • Food of any kind

  • Electronics of any kind

  • Sharp objects

  • Knives, firearms, ammunition, weapons

  • Mace or pepper spray

  • Fireworks, firecrackers, sparklers      

  • Tobacco products, matches, lighters

  • Alcohol, illegal drugs

  • Laser Pointers  

  • Pets (except guide and service dogs)

  • Silly String

  • Sexually explicit materials

  • Any type of give-a-way for your cabin. 

Dress Code

Shirts - Should be long enough to cover the midriff and not reveal cleavage or bare the stomach. No spaghetti strap tops. Tank tops should have straps at least 2 inches wide. No crop tops or clothing revealing the stomach, bra, or back. Guys:  No sleeveless shirts/tank tops in the Dining Hall. Guys: Shirts must be always worn, except when swimming.

Shorts and Skirts - Should be appropriate for camp activities and not too tight. No short shorts, etc.  Shorts should be appropriate length (fingertip) Do a “cheek check” if you think your shorts may be too short!  Shorts should be at least 3 inches long and no shorter than fingertip length.

Swimsuits - Bathing suits should be modest and conservative, and Women must wear a one piece while at the pool. String bikinis, thongs, and crochet suits may not be permitted.

Other Clothing - Clothing should not be revealing or excessively tight, and pajamas should only be worn in the cabin. Clothing with offensive slogans, profanity, or logos depicting violence, drugs, or alcohol may also be prohibited. No revealing or excessively tight clothing. No sagging pants or shorts. Avoid excessive jewelry. 

Shoes: Closed-toe shoes at all times, i.e. tennis shoes. No sandals, except in the cabin.  Terrain is uneven, tennis shoes are highly recommended.