Our packing list, is available on the Everything Camper website.

While we are not a uniform camp and campers can choose to wear what they like, we ask everyone to purchase some Iroquois Springs t­‐shirts, shorts and sweatshirts for the times we go on trips outside of camp, participate in inter­‐camp games and tournaments, and it makes for some great camp spirit.

Herearea few tipsto help you pack:

1. The Iroquois people like to wear ornaments like woven sashes, fur and feather neck pieces and feathered caps. Clothing was usually embroidered with dyed moose hair and porcupine quills. Everyday jewelery such as earrings were made from feathers, pendants were made from animal teeth and were hung from thongs.
2. The Iroquois Indians made clothes from soft deerskin. The women and men wore leggings, shirts, and moccasins. The women wore a skirt or a dress that covered most of their leggings. In the winter, the men added a smock that went down to their knees for warmth.
3. Prior to European contact, the Iroquois wore clothing and shoes made of deer hide. They decorated clothing with intricate geometric curving designs, some resembling plants or creatures.
4. Clothing The clothes that the Iroquois people wore were made of mainly fur and hides! The clothes were also made of cornhusks and plant and tree fiber! Sewing needles were made from a small bone near the ankle joint of a deer.

1. We recommend the use of two large soft trunks (we cannot permit hard trunks), available on the Everything Camper website. They are superior to the standard camp trunk for storage, durability and ease of handling.

2. Parents are advised to have baggage and personal belongings insured against fire, loss or theft and check that it is covered under a Family Floater Policy Valuable jewelry, expensive watches, expensive electronics and games, etc. are not needed. We cannot responsible for any damage or loss for such items.

3. Please make sure that every single item your child brings to camp is labeled with their first and last name.

The Mohawks eventually adapted to the European style of fashion which included cloth shirts and blouses, decorated with more beads and ribbons. Also a note, the Mohawks did not wear long headdresses like the Sioux. Mohawk Men wore traditional Iroquois headdresses with their unique insignia (given to each tribe). The women wore beaded tiaras.

In an effort to emphasize appropriate dress at camp, we ask that campers do not wear bikini bathing suits at camp (tankini’s, which cover the mid-­section are acceptable). In addition, we ask that you do not pack items that expose the midriff, short shorts, see through clothing, etc. Campers wearing these items will be asked to change their clothing.

Laundry services are on the camp premises and we ask that you send colorfast items only. Please be sure to wash all items before packing. We recommend wash and wear clothing only. Each camper has his/her personal clothing washed weekly. In addition, linens are washed for campers weekly.

Iroquois Clothing Material

Campers must bring their own bedding (including blankets and pillows). The mattresses at camp are 30 x 72 (cot size), so please buy sheets to fit accordingly. If you are unable to find sheets this size, the size bigger (twin) will suffice.

Iroquois Clothing Information

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