CLOTHING AT CAMP

RULES FOR CLOTHING

At camp, campers are expected to dress in clothing that is appropriate for camp, provides adequate coverage, and demonstrates respect for the community. Clothing should fully cover private areas (e.g., chest, midriff, and backside). If clothing is not camp-appropriate, a camper may be asked to change.

Clothing should be comfortable and allow campers to safely and appropriately participate in the daily programmatic experience. Please take into consideration that the temperature at camp varies over the course of the day – it can be cool in the mornings and evenings and warm during the day.

• FOOTWEAR: Closed-toe shoes are required for all active programming and are encouraged for safety. Shoes must be worn when leaving the bunk, including when walking to the waterfront.

• SWIMWEAR: Bikinis are not permitted at the waterfront. One-piece/tankini style swim wear or board shorts/boxer style swim trunks are appropriate. For sun safety, we encourage all campers to wear rash guards.

• CLOTHING: Do not bring expensive clothing or valuable items. All clothing must be washed in the camp laundry.

• SHIRTS: Shirts must be worn outside of the bunk, except when going directly to the waterfront. All shirts must contain straps.

• TRIPS: Check the bottom of the packing list for any additional items required for trips.

• SPECIAL DAYS: While optional, campers may want to pack clothing for:
  • Maccabiah (team colors: red, white, blue, and yellow)
  • Yom Sport (4th of July theme – 1st session)
  • Yom Yisrael (blue and white – 2nd session)

Shabbat Attire: Shabbat clothing should be simple, modest, and distinct from weekday attire. All dresses and shirts on shabbat must have straps or campers will be asked to wear something to cover their shoulders. Shirts should not have words or slogans, and jeans are not worn on Shabbat. We recommend nice pants, shorts, a skirt, a shirt or a dress. Shabbat clothing is worn on both Friday evening for Kabbalat Shabbat and on Shabbat morning. The packing list includes specific Shabbat clothing recommendations.

Please read more about expectations for kippot, tallit, and tefillin here.

Clothing with references to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexual content, and inappropriate language is not permitted. The only flags that can be displayed outside of bunks include American, Israeli, or Ramah flags.

There are limited electrical outlets in each bunk. Please limit the number of fans, lamps, and clocks. Hairdryers and other appliances are allowed but must be unplugged after use.

PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING – each item of clothing should be labeled with the name of the camper. We recommend using Label Daddy – use code RAMAH for 25% off!

While we implement systems to protect your child’s possessions, Camp Ramah in the Poconos assumes no responsibility for wear and tear or loss of camper clothing, or other personal equipment. Should you desire insurance coverage for your child’s clothing, luggage and other personal belongings, we suggest that you arrange with your insurance agent for a floater policy to cover possible loss or damage. To sign up and register your camper for tuition reimbursement insurance through AmSkier, please click here or email peaceofmind@amskier.com. Please note that this is option and NOT required.

TWO BAG ALLOWANCE

Each child is provided with cubbies/shelves and a small amount of closet space for clothing. There is no room for extra drawer units. Clothing must fit into the space provided. Problems quickly arise when campers bring more clothing than they can manage. It becomes difficult to keep clothes off the floor, for children to find and keep track of their belongings, and to keep their space clean. Please help your child pack their bags with sufficient clothing while avoiding unnecessary clothing. ONLY TWO duffle bags are allowed — due to storage limitations, hard trunks are not permitted. Don’t forget to LABEL EVERYTHING!

LAUNDRY

Laundry is done once a week via an outside vendor. Laundry is typically collected Monday morning and returned Tuesday – we recommend that you pack enough clothing for 9 days. Please send your camper with 2 labeled laundry bags. Our laundry service is not intended to launder dry clean only clothing. Campers should not plan on washing their own clothing.

Campers are expected to change their sheets weekly and participate in the laundry process - please help your child practice these skills and expectations prior to the summer.

Throughout the summer, we make exhaustive attempts to return lost items to their owners. After the summer, we will do our best to return items deemed valuable to you by mail, at your expense, if they are labeled with your child’s name. Please keep in mind that your child should not bring items or valuables that will be upsetting to your child if lost. Items that are located that families wish to be returned will be mailed at the parent’s expense

On the next page you will find a suggested packing list.