Here Is What You Need To Do 

Please submit all the required paperwork. All forms and details can be found here.  In addition, all our policies regarding health protocols, photography, and more can be found in our Parent Handbook.   

 Here is what you need to prepare for Gan Ami’s Summer Program:  

• Labels: ALL items coming to Gan Ami must be clearly marked with your child’s name. Even the socks! Need labels? Support Gan Ami and use Mabel Labels or Label Daddy (found via the links below)! If items are not labeled, Gan Ami staff will use a sharpie to write names on every item. 
• Sunscreen: Please apply sunscreen before your camper arrives at Gan Ami each morning.    
• Backpack: Your child will carry a backpack into camp each morning. It should be big enough to carry their towel, change of clothes, extra clothes, and lunch (for Gimels and Dalets). It should be small enough for your child to carry independently! LABEL IT!   
• Bathing suit:  Your child should wear a bathing suit to camp every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings.  If possible, girls should wear 2-piece suits, as it makes toileting and changing much easier. LABEL IT!
• Large Plastic Ziploc-type Bag: Each day, please place a bag in the backpack which will be used to send home wet clothing.   
• Change of clothes: Pack a change of clothes for after water play every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – shirt, shorts, underwear, socks etc. LABEL, LABEL, LABEL EVERYTHING!   
• Extra change of clothes: An additional, extra set of clothes, including socks and shoes, should remain in your camper’s backpack throughout the summer weeks. Extra clothes must be labeled and placed in a Ziploc bag with their name on the outside.    
• Summer Spirit Wear: Each child will receive a Gan Ami Summer shirt during our Meet and Greets. We ask that children wear their shirts each Thursday, as will our staff. Children can of course wear the shirts more often. Children are also encouraged to wear blue and white every Friday to celebrate Shabbat. Write your child’s name on the tag as soon as you get it. 
• Gimels and Dalets should wear water shoes to camp on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, and pack sneakers with their change of clothes for the day. They should wear sneakers all day on Thursday and Friday.  Open-toed sandals and Crocs are NOT allowed during regular play.
• Bets should wear sneakers to camp every day and pack water shoes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Sneakers must be worn at all times other than water play. Open-toed sandals and Crocs are NOT allowed during regular play.  
• Towel:  Your child will bring a clean beach towel each Monday which will be kept at Gan Ami for water play and sent home each Wednesday. LABEL IT!  
• Water Bottle: Every child must bring a water bottle each day that they can open independently and use to hydrate often. It should be taken home to be cleaned and refilled for the next day. LABEL IT! 
• Snacks: Gan Ami will provide snacks each day. All snacks will be nut free and may include such things as pretzels, crackers, cereal, cheese and fruit.  
• Lunch:  Gimels and Dalets (not Bets) eat lunch each day at camp. Lunch is provided by parents and will be refrigerated. Lunch boxes, bento boxes, or paper bags are acceptable. Our food policy prohibits any foods containing peanuts, tree nuts, pork, or shellfish.   
• Bike Helmet: Since we will be using riding toys outside, each Gimel and Dalet child will be required to wear a helmet. Please send a labeled helmet that can be left on site. If this is not possible, please contact us to find an option.