Required
Raincoat or poncho! (very important) Bible 2 pens, 2 pencils & small spiral notebook
Water shoes! (or Velcro thongs or rubber boots for lake, river, and stream study.)
Daypack! (to hold poncho, canteen, and sack-lunch on long hikes.)
Sturdy walking shoes, good fitting and broken-in. (Tennis shoes work well.)
Canteen, (A leak-proof water bottle on a string is fine.)
Extra pair of shoes for in-camp use (wet shoes are miserable.)
Lightweight jacket and warm coat! Pajamas Comb or brush
Extra Socks Insect repellent (bugs are likely) Underwear
Jeans/long pants T-shirts or tank tops Hat Sweatshirts or warm sweaters
Long-sleeve shirts Shorts/cut-offs Pillow and Sleeping bag!!!! (Extremely important)
Bath towel and washcloth Soap (in small container or ziploc bag!)
Shampoo & conditioner (in plastic bag. Spilled shampoo in the suitcase is a real mess.)
Toothbrush and toothpaste Flashlight! (Bring extra batteries)
Alarm clock/wrist watch (especially COUNSELORS!)
White, plain, T-SHIRT! This will be painted and made into a craft project
Nice to have
Chapstick Hand/body lotion Snacks Sun screen (heavy forest so not high priority)Sunglasses Long johns (If it's cold, windy, & rainy we will still hike and learn outside.)
A book to read during quite time in your bunk.
Just for FUN
Stamped, addressed envelope or postcard (so your child can easily write to you.)
Binoculars Hand lens/magnifying glass One Stuffed Animal (to decorate bed)
Camera (with name!) Optional because you will receive camp photos after camp.
Field guide books (about astronomy, animals, birds,insects, trees, plants, rocks, volcanoes, etc)
– Sound like a lot of stuff? Parents need to use discretion. Some children change clothes every day. Others are happy in the same clothes all week. Some items listed are just for comfort. Keeping dry is important if it’s a rainy week so come prepared.
