Know Before You Go

What to bring, what to wear, and what to leave at home

Getting ready for camp?

Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for a great week at Great Lakes Bible Camp.

Quick Checklist

  • Bedding
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Bible
  • Water bottle
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen & insect repellent
  • Required clothing
  • Closed-toe shoe
  • Extra clothes and shoes for getting wet/muddy
  • One-piece swimsuit
  • Medications

suitcaseThings Every Camper Needs

The Basics

The campers are in cabins, but it's still camping. These basics are "bring your own."

  • Bedding — Sleeping bag OR sheets and a blanket
  • Toiletries — Toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
  • Towels — Shower towel and swimming towel
  • Clothing — See the clothing checklist below
  • Bible — This is Bible Camp, after all!
  • Medications — All medications must be turned in to the camp medical staff for dispensing.

Be Prepared for Outdoors

"Nature, it's all around me!" Remember to protect yourself from the elements.

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or cap
  • Appropriate shoes
  • Water bottle

Optional ItemsOptional Items

These aren't required, but you might find them useful during the week.

  • Camera (not a phone)
  • Notebook, pens, and pencils
  • Flashlight (not a phone)
  • Flip-flops or other sandals (in addition to regular shoes)
  • Stationery
  • Postage stamps

ClothingClothing

Camp is active! Bring comfortable clothing and be prepared to get wet and muddy.

  • Comfortable clothes for play
  • Extra clothes for play
  • Clothes that can/will get wet and muddy
  • Long pants and closed-toe shoes for activities in the forest
  • Underwear
  • Closed-toe shoes, such as gym shoes
  • Extra shoes that will get wet and muddy
  • More old shoes
  • Modest, one-piece swimsuit
  • Extra clothing and shoes as needed

Camp Manitoumi Dress Code

Please note: We rent Camp Manitoumi's facilities, so we are required to follow their dress code.

The following dress code is provided by Camp Manitoumi and applies to all campers:

"All clothing should be modest. No tight-fitting clothes, spaghetti straps, bare stomachs, or questionable advertisements. Shorts and skirts should be approaching the knee in length. For swimming, boys must wear trunks, and girls must wear a one-piece swimsuit or a tankini that overlaps at the waist.
"Camp Manitoumi reserves the right to ask anyone to change his or her outfit if, in the the estimation of the staff, it does not comply with these standards."

Please Leave These at Home

  • Cell phones and other electronic devices
  • Game systems and MP3 players
  • Alcohol or tobacco products
  • Illegal or recreational drugs
  • Firearms or other weapons
  • Fireworks or explosives
  • Other items that common sense says should stay at home

When in doubt, leave it at home. If you're unsure whether something is appropriate to bring, please contact us before camp.

Medications

Medications

All medications must be turned in to the camp medical staff for dispensing. Do not pack medications with the camper's personal belongings. They need to be turned in during check-in.