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What to Bring - School Groups
- a sleeping bag, OR 1 or 2 blankets and 2 single bed sheets
- pillow
- 2 towels and washcloths
- soap, comb/brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
- several pairs of pants
- one pair of shorts during warm weather
- bathing suit
- 1 shirt per day and at least one sweater/fleece
- warm coat, gloves and hat (evenings can get cool)
- at least 1 pair of socks per day
- 1 pair of pajamas
- underwear for each day
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of old shoes for getting wet
- 1 pair of comfortable sturdy shoes or boots for hiking. All shoes should be broken in - nothing brand new!
- notebook and pencils (journal)
- 1 day pack/knapsack. Everyone will carry their own lunches on all day hikes. Everyone will also carry paper/pencils, extra socks, jacket, rain gear, water, etc. We prefer backpacks with padded straps (not rope).
- 2 canteens or water bottle with tight fitting lid, (a re-used water container works great). Please bring at least 25 oz. container.
- quality rain gear is a must - raincoat or poncho!
Optional items:
- camera
- stationery and stamps
- magnifying glass
- compass
- slippers or flip-flops for use in dorm
- flashlight
WHAT NOT TO BRING
- "good" clothes
- snacks, food, gum or candy (this attracts insects and other animals to buildings)
- radios, hair dryers, curling irons or other electrical equipment
- slick-soled shoes
- knives or any kind
- cigarettes, illegal drugs, alcohol
- expensive belongings