Parents' Manual SECTION THREE Clothing and Equipment Introduction While clothing tends to be a very personal matter, there are some guidelines for appropriate clothing and equipment for camp. In general, keep in mind that clothing undergoes a lot of wear and tear in camp. Do not send particularly fancy or delicate clothes as they are prone to damage. At the end of this manual you will find a list of camper clothing and equipment needs. Storage facilities are limited, so please refrain from sending clothing in excess of this list. Special Items Needed In addition to the items listed in the list at the end of the manual, each camper is required to bring: Small Siddur (used for campouts) sleeping bag flashlight knapsack canteen These items are used as an important part of our educational program. Children are required to make their beds with sheets and regular blankets. No child may use a sleeping bag as their primary blanket, or sleep in their sleeping bag in the bunks.It is both messy and unhealthy. The optional services section at the end of this manual contains information about our linen rental service. Send a pillow along with your child. Camp does not have pillows available. Items Not to Bring For health and safety reasons, campers are not permitted to bring the following: knives, hatchets, or sharp-edged tools or objects martial arts or other weaponry air guns or projectile devices fans appliances (e.g. sandwich makers) matches or lighters fireworks, flammable materials, incendiary devices, or related items multiple outlets or similar adapters or extension cords heaters or heating devices Please make your child aware of these restrictions. These items will be confiscated! Audio devices may only be used with the permission of the counselors. If improperly used, they will be confiscated and returned at the end of the camping season. Jewelry, expensive cameras, etc. are also discouraged. Cell phones are not allowed and will be confiscated and returned to parents. Dress Code Our dress standards are based in accordance with the atmosphere of simplicity and modesty that is an integral part of the Moshava program. The best way to insure that there are no problems during the summer is to only bring clothing that fully meets these standards. Please DO NOT BRING clothing that does not meet the standards of the dress code. In choosing Moshava, we ask you to join hands and be our partner in this philosophy so that we can avoid uncomfortable situations and offer the most complete summer experience possible. Females All skirts or ¾ length pants (no leggings) must fully cover the knee’s when sitting or standing. Skirt slits may not extend above the knees. Shorts, tight fitting skirts and mini-skirts are not permissible. Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, cap sleeves, low cut shirts or tight fitting shirts may not be worn. Shirts must be long enough so that no midriff is exposed when you are standing, sitting or as a result of regular movement. No body piercing other than earrings are permissible. Underwear may not be showing at any time. Shabbat: white shirt and a dark skirt must be worn Friday night. No denim skirts, pants or sneakers are permitted on Shabbat. Males Tzizit and Kippot must be worn at all times. Shirts: No tank tops or undershirts (worn alone) are permissible. And a shirt must be worn at all times. Shorts: All shorts must reach the top of the knees and cover the body modestly. No earrings or body piercing of any type. Underwear may not be showing at any time. Shabbat: Solid white shirt and dark slacks. No jeans or sneakers are permitted on Shabbat. Please note: Participants who do not bring clothing that is appropriate will be asked to purchase new clothing at their own expense or will be asked to leave the program. Machal (9th grade) campers should bring comfortable hiking shoes, hats, and strong, comfortable knapsacks and canteens. Please refer to the Machal Contract/Program Description, sent to parents of Machal Campers under separate cover. Labels Every item which you send with your child, should be identified with a label bearing his or her first and last name. Enclosed you will find an order form for labels for your child's clothing. Where a label can not be attached, use a permanent marker to write your child's name on a piece of adhesive tape, and attach it to the item. Liability Camp Moshava assumes no responsibility for wear and tear, damage to, or loss of camper's clothing, equipment or belongings. We recommend that you do not send expensive cameras, watches, radios, jewelry, fancy clothing, etc. to camp, as we will not be responsible for loss or damage. By placing name tags on all articles, you will help us keep losses to a minimum. The fire and theft insurance carried by the camp does not provide coverage for personal effects. Therefore, if such coverage is desired, you are urged to make arrangements for such coverage with your own insurance company. Many policies include coverage for such losses away from home. We have included a brochure describing one such camp property insurance coverage package.   Click here to return to Parents' Manual Index Home/ Virtual Tour/ Basic Info/ Forms/ Photos/ Staff/ TVI/ email