Campers flying to camp may borrow pillows and blankets

Full or 2nd Half Campers should bring Closing Banquet Clothes: A party dress for girls and a dress shirt and slacks for boys. This is a dress-up occasion. You may pack these clothes with other camp clothes or deliver them on Parent Weekend.

Personal Items

As one of our goals at camp is to live simply and transcend some of the everyday distractions and intrusions of contemporary life, we ask that some items that may be part of campers’ lives at home or school not be brought to camp. These include electronic devices or games of all types; weapons (including pocket knives), fireworks, distracting games, fads or crazes (e.g. Pokeman cards, D&D, Magic cards, virtual pets), magazines or books which we feel are not healthy for children (e.g., glamour magazines, gun magazines, violent, cynical or sexual comics or magazines, supermarket tabloids, some gaming magazines, provocative posters, magazines, calendars; etc.) Time at Glen Brook is governed by our wonderful brass bell; campers may not have watches, clocks, or alarms.

Please do not bring junk food or candy! Packages of food arriving by mail will be returned at parent’s expense. Other care package ideas: books, puzzles, games, tee-shirts, magic tricks, sticker books, stationary, cameras.

Inspection Policy 

While we are very conscious of and respect personal privacy, for health and safety reasons we reserve the right for the director, or persons he designates, to inspect all campers' belongings including any packages sent to camp.  Campers must unpack all of their belongings at arrival and open any packages in the presence of their counselor or a director.

Clothing Standards 

Any graphics or messages on clothing must be tasteful and responsible. Alcohol/ tobacco ads, double entendre, offensive, grotesque or violent pictures and messages are unacceptable here.

We ask that clothing and appearance in general be reasonably modest in style and cut realizing this is summer camp, not school.  While we very much support openness, an acceptance and celebration of a healthy body image, and freedom of self expression, we have found that certain deliberately provocative styles have been creeping into camp clothing, especially of some of the older girls.  We are not getting out our rulers, but we ask that shorts not be too short, hip-huggers not too low, or necklines too extreme.  Swimwear is quite naturally revealing, but we do again ask that extremes be avoided.  While we have a "Camp Mom" to help police this, we ask parents and campers to self-select clothing that will be camp friendly.  If you have questions, please contact us.

Valuables which must be brought to camp, such as passports, plane tickets, travel money, etc. are to be checked with the director for safekeeping until departure. Campers may not have cash or valuables in their bunks. In light of our active outdoor program, expensive or precious clothing, jewelry, or other valuable items should stay safely at home.

ALL articles, including the clothing worn on the ride to camp, must be plainly and securely marked in wash-proof form. Don’t forget to mark sneakers, sleeping bags, jackets, packs disposable cameras, water bottles, etc. (For your convenience, a form from one of the many label companies may be in your packet.)  A Sharpie is amazing.

We will try our best to help keep track of the estimated 10,000 personal items in camp at any time, but we cannot be responsible for losses or damages.

HAPPY PACKING!!