This is what we suggest you bring for the overnight on Thursday night.
Camping gear:
- Pack or duffel bag (to carry everything in)
- Knife, fork, spoon, and/or chopsticks
- Cup, bowl
- Water bottle
- Flashlight or headlamp
Repair kit (OPTIONAL) with:
- safety pins
- cord or spare shoelaces
- rubber bands or some duct tape
- extra batteries for flashlight
Personal items:
- Complete change of clothing
- underwear and socks
- shirt and pants
- Extra pair of socks
- Warm jacket and hat (for cool nights)
- Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
- Pajamas, or t-shirt and shorts, to sleep in
- Toiletries kit with:
- sunscreen
- comb or hairbrush
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- soap, washcloth
- facial tissue (“Kleenex”)
- personal medications
- insect repellent
Personal sleep gear:
- Sleeping bag, OR 2 blankets pinned together
- Pad for sleeping
- Waterproof ground cloth (ONLY if you want to sleep without a tent)
- Pillow (or fold up some clothing for a pillow)
Optional gear:
- Personal first aid kit with a few Band-aids & alcohol prep pads
- Field notebook, pencil or pen
- Map and compass
- Field guides, nature books
- Binoculars, magnifying glass
NOTES:
a. If you want to bring your own tent to sleep in, go right ahead! Otherwise, the camp owns four tents.