CSIJ GEAR LIST

RECOMMENDED GEAR FOR CSIJ

What to Bring

Sleeping bag (tents will be provided)
Sleeping pad
Hiking boots
At least 4 pair of good socks and sets of underclothes.
Rain gear
Sports clothes and shoes
At least 2 pairs of long pants
Shorts suitable for hiking, daily wear
A collared shirt. NB: Long pants and collared shirt are dress code for daily Mass.
Swim trunks
Warm sleeping clothes
Hat

Devotional:

Rosary
Scapular
Hand missal – if possible

Hygiene:

Toothbrush & Paste
Bar of soap & hand-sanitizer
Washcloth and Towel
Deodorant
Any prescribed medication (These must be turned in to the camp medic who will distribute them as needed. Please notify the camp that you are sending certain medical items/prescriptions and any other applicable details.)

Other:

CamelBak or canteen/good water bottle
Hat
Mesh laundry bag
Small pillow
A small amount of spending money for mementos at a couple of our customary stops.
Note – new shoes should be purchased well in advance and broken in prior to camp, we do a lot of hiking

What NOT to Bring

Anything electronic (radio, mp3 player, Game Boy, etc)
Cell phones may be brought for travel but must be turned into the camp staff. Keeping a cell phone throughout the entirety of the camp is not permitted.
Large knives (greater than a 3-inch blade) or knives with any kind of assisted-opening
Firecrackers or firearms (including airsoft & paintball guns)
Matches or lighters
A bad attitude or a bag of excuses. Rise up and fight manfully.

Note to Parents

Boys who are sent to Camp St. Isaac Jogues will not be permitted to contact home/parents by phone or email (except in cases of necessity) during the course of the camp. Letters will be permitted and encouraged, and care packages may be received by the boys at any time. However, private snacks and treats are not allowed, so any food brought to camp will become a community snack. No cell-phones, i-Pods, laptops, MP3s, CD players, radios, or any other electronic devices will be permitted at Camp St. Isaac Jogues at any time. Parents will be provided with the phone and email contact information of the director in case there is a serious need to contact their child.