What To Bring/What Not To Bring

Packing for Camp

Please be sure each item is clearly marked with your camper’s first and last name (not initials!). All clothing and personal items should be plainly marked with indelible markers or labels. Please also write your camper’s name on their laundry bag with indelible markers.

Built-in cubby space is provided in each cabin for storage. On average, each camper will have four deep cubbies for their belongings.

Please limit luggage to two (2) pieces per child. We only allow soft-sided duffel bags at camp to allow for easier storage. No trunks! We recommend large duffel bags or any other type of soft-sided luggage. Many families find luggage at an Army Navy Store or online. If you are shipping your bags or flying with them, please review luggage size limit information in pre-camp travel emails.

We recommend you send clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or stained. Most activities occur outdoors, and that Georgia red clay just can’t be avoided!

Parents: Please supervise packing your child(ren)’s luggage! We encourage children to assist with packing their luggage.

Clothing at Camp

At Camp Barney, we understand that clothing is a way to express individuality. At the same time, how we dress and present ourselves reflects the respect we have for ourselves and others. The temperature at camp is quite nice, allowing for shorts and T-shirts during the day (85-95 degrees). We recommend slightly warmer clothing during mornings and evenings (65-75 degrees) in the earlier part of the summer. Camp is an outdoor setting where fun often means getting wet and messy, so we encourage campers to bring comfortable, breathable, and lightweight clothing that allows them to move freely and participate fully in all activities. Casual shorts, T-shirts, and tank tops are great options, and all clothing and personal belongings should be clearly marked with the camper’s full name. We recommend sending clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or stained—most activities take place outdoors, and that Georgia red clay just can’t be avoided!

While camp is informal, we do have a few expectations to ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone:

  • Clothing with offensive images, wording, hate speech, or references to illegal/inappropriate activity is not allowed.
  • Attire should allow campers to fully participate in all activities without causing distractions or safety concerns.
  • Swimwear should provide appropriate coverage.
  • In dining areas and during religious observance, modest dress is expected.
  • For Shabbat, we ask our camp community to dress in slightly more formal attire and modest dress in keeping with our tradition. Appropriate options include polo-style collared shirts with khaki shorts, skirts with blouses, summer dresses, or blouses paired with casual shorts or skirts that allow for appropriate coverage. Some campers choose to wear sports jerseys for Saturday morning services, though this is entirely optional.

We encourage campers to dress in a way that allows them to have fun while also respecting the values of our camp community.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found items are displayed throughout and at the end of each session, and counselors will make every attempt to help campers locate misplaced items on a daily basis! However, CBM cannot assume liability for the loss or damage of personal items. Please label everything!

Clothing Labels

Visit Label Daddy. You will receive a 15% CBM Discount and 10% of every purchase will go to the CBM Camp Scholarship Fund. Click here for details.

Laundry

Laundry will be washed three times during each four-week session and once during each two-week session. There is no laundry service for one-week campers.

A professional laundry service from our local town of Cleveland washes, dries and folds the contents of each camper’s clearly marked laundry bag and returns clothes the next day. Please make sure your camper’s laundry bag is made of durable material. Mesh bags do not hold up well over the course of the summer, and do not help to protect the clothes inside. CBM laundry bags are available for purchase prior to camp. For more information, please check our online store.

 

Suggested Packing Lists

1 WEEK PROGRAM:
CBM Experience Packing List

2 WEEK PROGRAMS:
Kochavim (2 Week Campers Completing 2nd-3rd Grades) Packing List
Youth 2 Weeks (2 Week Campers Completing 4th – 6th Grades) Packing List

4 WEEK PROGRAMS:
Moshavim, Rishonim, Shomrim, and Giborim (Completing 2nd – 6th Grades) Packing List
Chaverim and Tsofim (Completing 7th – 8th Grades) Packing List
Alufim (Completing 9th Grade) Packing List
JIT (Completing 10th Grade) Packing List

1 DAY PROGRAM:
Discovery Day Packing List

Please note that many items are available for purchase from our online store.

What Not To Bring

Campers and staff may not bring anything to camp that is dangerous and could cause injury or destroy property. Those who bring illegal drugs or paraphernalia, alcohol, or weapons of any kind will be dismissed.

Other items indicated below are inappropriate for camp and therefore not permitted. Should they be discovered, they will be taken away and/or discarded, and we will contact you to discuss whether your child will be permitted to remain at CBM.

PROHIBITED ITEMS INCLUDE:

  • Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, lighters, vape pens, matches
  • Cell phones are prohibited while at camp (See Parent Handbook for more information)
  • Walkie-Talkies
  • Pocket Knives
  • Food, sodas, candy, etc.
  • Any electronic device capable of video playback, web browsing, or communication (e.g., smartphone, iPod Touch, iPad)
  • Large electronic games, TVs
  • Explicit music
  • Inappropriate/sexualized clothing
  • Fireworks