IN GENERAL, you need to remember that there is very little privacy or personal storage space at camp, especially for cabin counselors. EVERYTHING should be appropriate for an environment of young children AND, have your name on it.  DO NOT GO OUT & BUY EVERYTHING ON THIS LIST!!

Conditions of Employment

Must Bring

1. Medical/Health Form completed by a physician and parents or self.
2. Proof of legal eligibility to work – see other side for details.
3. All certificates and or licenses that pertain to your position at camp with at least one (1) photo copy. Examples: certification cards for LGT, WSI, CPR, etc.

Absolutely Necessary To Bring

1. All materials sent to you by me before camp and you staff notebook from prior years.
2. Any prescription medication you need for the summer. Enough for 8 weeks, if possible.
3. A watch – an inexpensive type is suggested.
4. Glasses and a spare if you have them.
5. A greeting card that has meaning to you because of the saying, picture, whatever. Keep it a secret.
6. A nice photo of yourself if you have one.  One with friends or family is fine.
7. Waterfront certified staff will need to bring a whistle for use when guarding.
8. Postage stamps (10 would be a good start), and your address book.
9. A phone card.  Cell phones rarely work at camp.

Other Items You Will Want/Need

(If you already have them or can get them and can bring them to camp conveniently.)

1. Old sneakers for muddy walks, and/or especially dirty jobs. 
2. Flashlight and batteries.
3. Camera, binoculars, compass, pocket knife, etc.
4. Clock 
5. Sleeping bag, sheets, and blankets (it could be very cold!), and a pillow.
6. Musical instruments appropriate for camp.
7. Plastic bucket to carry your toiletries (5 qt. type is good) and shower shoes.
8. Laundry soap – (cold water only), laundry bag or basket (very handy if you can bring one.)
9. Day pack
10. Rain gear and rain boots.
11. Your own coffee mug, and two cloth napkins if possible.
12. Nice clothes for special events at camp or days off in town.
13. Appropriate resource materials which can be used as sources for devotionals, activity ideas, nature study, crafts, songs, etc.
14. An iPod for your personal use during time away from campers.
15. Personal treasures/needs such as stationary, journals, books, photos, stuffed animals (1 or 2), sports equipment, appropriate posters, push pins/tacks, etc. 
16. A funny hat, mask, glasses, etc. that we may use for a number of activities and a piece of yellow clothing, if you have one.  (For the anti rain dance, in case we need it!)
17. A white tee shirt for possible tie dying or other craft project.

Clothing To Bring

Things to remember about clothing at camp:

• Appropriate - i.e. modest, rugged, tasteful, comfortable, easy care.
• Layers for changes in temperature. It can be quite cold, and quite hot!
• Everything must be marked clearly with your name.
• Plan to do laundry once a week.

1. Underwear – at least a week's supply, if possible.
2. Socks – plan to wear them!  The bugs and poison ivy are bad.  Also, you don’t want blisters!
3. Shoes – comfortable, rugged shoes (sneakers/running shoes, etc. are great!), nasty old sneakers, also boots are nice, and slip-on shower shoes.  Dress-up shoes are up to you.
4. Shirts/tops – you’ll probably want everything from the thinnest blouse to warm turtlenecks; modest, easy care, functional clothes to layer as necessary are your best bet.
5. Pants – shorts, jeans, slacks, sweats – any combination and again, rugged and easy care.
6. Something warm: jacket, sweater, vest, flannel shirt, etc.  Be prepared for cold, wet days and nights.
7. Rain gear – at least a rain coat is very helpful.  Rain pants are nice if you have them.
8. Hat – to shield you from the sun and a bug net if you have one.
9. Sleep wear – plan to wear modest, appropriate sleep wear for camp life.  Remember cold nights!
10. Bathing suit – modest and appropriate for “camp work”.  (Not your vacation in Mexico suit!)
    

Proof Of Legal Eligibility To Work

The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) continues to refine the regulation as mandated by Congress. All staff, foreign and domestic, must furnish proof of their eligibility to work, or proof of U.S. citizenship/residence.  Copies of such documents must be kept by the camp for three years.  Documents for acceptable proof of such status would be items such as: Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, U.S. Naturalization papers, INS “Green Card” for resident alien, and in some cases, military papers.

NOTE:  For U.S. staff, a social security card, a driver’s license, a school ID card, and such, ALONE ARE NOT acceptable forms of proof for the INS.

One last important note.

Please plan NOT to get any new tattoos or piercing while you are employed at Bishopswood this summer.  They require care that is difficult to ensure at camp and may distract from your attention to your job.  Thanks.