Packing List
SAC Packing List & Dress Code for SAC 2025
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Here is our camp packing list, followed by the dress code.
Some Important Notes:
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- Please label your child’s full name on all items, either with labels or laundry markers.
- The weather at camp varies and may be chilly at times. Please pack accordingly.
- LAUNDRY SERVICE will not be offered this year, except for campers flying from out of town who will receive laundry services once during the camp session.
- Please pack all items in proper luggage (i.e. suitcases, backpacks or duffel bags), marked or tagged with the camper’s first and last name. Use of plastic garbage bags in place of proper luggage is strongly discouraged.
- SAC is not responsible for lost belongings.
Packing List
Mandatory Items:
Boys:
- 3-5 Kippot (SAC kippot are available for purchase at $10 each)
- Tefillin – (Bar Mitzvah age and older/should be in a protective case or zip pouch)
- Talit (optional depending on your family custom/should be in a protective case or pouch)
- 2-4 Pairs Shabbat Clothing (khaki type pants and collared shirts) – There are two Shabbatot in camp
Girls:
- 2-4 Pairs Shabbat Clothing (Skirts/Dresses ) – There are two Shabbatot in camp
All Campers:
- 1-2 Water Bottles (With name marked clearly)
- 1-2 Hats
- Sunscreen
- Bug Repellent
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant)
- Portable plastic shower caddy for toiletries
- Flashlight (and extra batteries)
- Sleeping Bag (ideally in a protective sack, jumbo Ziploc or plastic bag)
- Blanket (Should fit a twin size bunk. Camp can get chilly at night.)
- 2 Fitted Sheets (twin size)
- 2 Pillow Cases
- 1 Pillow (should either fit into luggage or be enclosed in a protective bag or jumbo Ziploc)
- 4 Large Towels (2 shower/2 pool)
- 1-2 Face or Hand Towels
- 2 – 3 Swim Suits
General Items: Tailor to suit your child’s clothing needs. Short session campers need only bring enough clothing for one week. This packing list is a guide for our two week session.
All Campers:
- Large Laundry Bag labeled with your camper’s name on it.
- 18 Pairs of Underwear
- 20 Pairs of Socks
- 6 Shorts
- 6-10 Jeans, Pants, Sweatpants or Casual Skirts
- 16 T-Shirts
- 3 Sweatshirts/Sweaters
- 1 Jacket with Hood (Light to medium weight)
- 4 – 5 Pairs Pajamas
- 1 Bathrobe (optional for walking to/from showers)
- 1 Pair Shabbat Shoes (Optional – Most kids do not bring special Shabbat shoes as camp ground may be muddy)
- 1 Pair Walking Shoes (Sneakers are fine)
- Backpack to take on field trips and the overnight
- Israeli swag, shirts/hat for Israel Day
- Hiking Shoes (Optional, but recommended to provide more stability during hikes and long walks)
- Water Shoes or Flip Flops
- Camera (Inexpensive or disposable types work great)
- Books/Magazines (and feel free to bring a pre-loved book or two to donate to our SAC Lending Library)
- Water Toys/Squirt Guns
- Swim Goggles
- Self-addressed stamped envelopes
- Letter Writing Accessories (pens, paper, envelope, stamps)
- Musical Instruments (optional)
Dress Code
Boys Dress Code:
- T-Shirts or long sleeve shirts
- Kippah or baseball hat worn at all times
- Pants or shorts
- For Shabbat, include a nicer shirt and pants (button down or polo and khakis or slacks)
- Tank tops are NOT permitted at SAC
- Sports Jerseys without sleeves are permitted during sports only
Girls Dress Code:
- Short sleeve or long sleeve shirts that cover the shoulder and do not show cleavage
- Skirts and shorts approaching the knee
- Jeans, sweatpants, shorts that approach the knee
- For Shabbat include a skirt or dress that is knee length or longer, covers shoulders, and is not revealing
- Tank tops and cap sleeves are NOT permitted
- Mini skirts and short shorts are NOT permitted
Dress Code for Boys & Girls:
- Any language and images on clothing must be appropriate. Clothing that contains inappropriate language will be held by our staff and returned to the camper on the last day of camp.
