Packing Tips


What to Bring

  1. Bible
  2. Notebook, pen, stationery
  3. Reading material (for daily rest period)
  4. Sleeping bag or bedding (camper beds are twin mattresses)
  5. Pillowcase and pillow
  6. Enough changes of clothes to last for two weeks (shirts, shorts/pants, socks, underwear)
  7. 1 or 2 dress-up outfits for Gospel teams (collared shirt, dress pants, socks, and belt; jacket/tie and dress shoes are preferred)
  8. Pajamas / sleepwear
  9. Jacket / sweatshirt
  10. Sneakers / play shoes
  11. Old canvas sneakers / swim sandals (the lake is stony)
  12. Swim suit
  13. Toiletries, soap, shampoo. toothbrush, comb, etc
  14. 3 towels
  15. Optional: camera, flashlight
  16. Optional: personal performance materials (e.g., music, instruments, tapes, props)
  17. For returning JIM Clubbers: Leadership Notebook, sermons, scripts, magic, puppets, mime gear, juggling props, etc. (All previous platform material polished and ready for Gospel teams.)

What to Leave Behind

  1. Cell phones, music players
  2. Practical jokes, pranks
  3. Playing cards
  4. Comic books
  5. Bubble gum
  6. Skateboards
  7. Knives, toy weapons
  8. Fireworks, matches
  9. Cigarettes, vaping supplies, cannabis, alcohol