Staff packing list

Essential items
Physical examination signed in the last 12 months by a medical practitioner
Proof of hepatitis B inoculation
Prescriptions and outside medical needs
Copy of your Hospital and medical insurance
Smart outfit for banquet and days off
Rain gear (coat and pants)
White shorts and shirt for Chapel on Sunday
Toiletries (Towels and washcloths)
Plenty of socks and underwear
Shorts and t-shirts
Bathing suit(s) Nylon is best
Wool or wool blend sweater or fleece
Water shoes, tevas or Flip Flops
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Mosquito spray (bring what you are use to)
Comfortable sneakers
* Sun hat or bandana
* Flashlight
* Water bottle
A staff shirt will be issued to you for opening and closing days. Please be sure to pack tan, khaki or light brown shorts or pants – this is part of the complete staff uniform. (You will have time to purchase these in Traverse City on your time off before the first opening day!)

Trip items – every staff member will participate in a trip of some sort
Compression sleeping Bag and sleeping mat
Hiking boots (broken in and with ankle support)
Backpack with rain cover
Wool/wool blend socks
Polypropylene/thermal underwear
* Mess kit with silverware and cup
Pack towel
* Wool hat


Horse Back Riders
All riding staff and counseling staff interested in the Equestrian or Wrangler cabins
Boots with a heel
Jeans or breeches
Riding helmet
(Riding helmets are provided for all riding staff)

American staff - Pillow, sheets and blankets for cabin beds
(Provided for all international staff.)
- Copy of your social security card for payroll

Optional Items
A good book or journal
Musical Instrument
Camera
Photographs of family and friends
A small flag of your home country to hang up in your cabin
Interesting souvenirs or articles from your home country or area of the USA to show campers and staff
Laptop (we have wireless capability in the main lodge and Trailside Lodge you can use)
Cell phone – to use on down time and away from campers only

Clothing Emphisis
All employees must wear clothing appropriate to their work assignment. Employees must be aware that their appearance directly affects the organization’s public image. Clothing with alcoholic /smoking/ distasteful messages are not allowed. Personal hygiene habits conducive to a person’s neat appearance are very important, as all employees are responsible for creating an acceptable and appropriate public image.

There are no laundry facilities on camp property. Clothing for both warm and cold weather conditions is necessary since weather can, and often does, change quickly. Low temperatures can reach 10° C or 50° F with highs up to 32° C or 90° F.