Jamiaca Packing List

What should I bring with me on my mission to Jamaica?

    • Passport & picture ID (Driver’s license)

    • Copy of passport & picture ID (Driver’s license)

    • Copy of front/back of any credit cards, medical card, immunization records

    • Cell phones, devices, charger - CBC is not liable for any damage, phone overage charges or theft to devices. Cell usage should be kept to a minimum during the mission trip week.

    • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, razor etc. No curling irons or blow dryers please)

    • Cash or credit card

  • Jamaicans are accustomed to dressing modestly when out in public, particularly when attending church services. Government offices and many public places and stores have a dress code that discourages tank tops, tights and slippers.

    Enough for 5-7 days (you can wash and re-wear things)

    • Long pants, capris, jeans, knee-length shorts (No short shorts, no yoga pants, no tight-fitting pants)

    • T-shirts/short sleeve shirts (No tank tops)

    • Sweatshirt, long sleeve shirt

    Mass: men- pants/polo shirt (no shorts), women– slacks/skirt/dress

    • Comfortable shoes, sandals for evenings (optional), shower shoes

    • Pajamas, robe, slippers, or flip flops

    • Hat for working in the sun, sunscreen, sunglasses

    • Work gloves (leather is best), sweatband, sturdy shoes, jeans or cargo pants, lightweight long sleeve shirt (optional)

    • Nalgene/similar water bottle (with screw-on top)

    • Orientation packet with prayer partner themes

    • Bible, notebook, pencil/pen, stationary; English/Spanish dictionary (optional)

    • Holder for passport/money, fanny pack, or backpack; travel pillow (optional)

    • Power converter and flashlight (optional)

    • Insect repellent

    • Medications: aspirin, ibuprofen, motion sickness pills, anti-diarrhea (Imodium), antibiotics (Cipro), itch relief cream, band-aids, antibiotic cream (Neosporin), Pepto-bismol, Tums etc.

    • Washcloths and towels will be provided by mission site.

    • power bars, cookies, peanuts, snack crackers, beef jerky, trail mix etc. (Please don’t bring anything that could melt (i.e. chocolate).

    • Suitcase: Carry-on only! You are allowed one small roller bag and one personal bag or purse. Liquids & gels in a carry-on must be 3oz. or less & placed in a single quart-size ziplock bag. There will be one checked bag for the group with larger liquids & gels.

    • Travel schedule, CBC and Emergency contact phone numbers left with family/friends.

    • Foreign Currency (money): Money can be exchanged at mission site.