Clothing & Equipment
All tuition's include tents, kayaks, life jackets, paddles, all climbing gear, helmets, and other specialized equipment.
Here is a complete list of clothing and gear you will need to bring.
What you wear opening day is from this list. Extra clothes and equipment that are brought beyond this list is fine but must fit in the campers storage bins.
Note:
No Leatherman, pocket or sheath knives, animals or weapons permitted on trips.
No cell phones. All cell phones should be handed in on check in day. They will be given to campers on "rest" days.
No Game Boys or electronic handheld games.
No computers
Money: Each child can have money to spend the amount is up to you and the child is %100 responsible for it. We recommend $50 a week.
PERSONAL CLOTHING REQUIRED:
5 T-shirts*
2 long sleeve shirt
2 "quick dry" short sleeve shirt
1 fleece pullover/zip up jacket
4 prs shorts
3 prs pants
1 pr. fleece pants/ sweatpants
1 pr. nylon warm up pants
10 prs underwear
10 prs athletic socks
4 prs hiking socks
1 pr. light weight hiking boots
1 pr. sneakers
1 pr. water shoes
1 rain suit; jacket and pants (a cheap one is fine)
1 baseball cap
1 pr. light gloves
2 bathing suits
3 towels
1 laundry bag
1 pillow
1 pillow-case
2 bandannas
1 flashlight/ head lamp
Recommended Toiletries:
comb, brush,
floss, toothbrush,
soap, deodorant,
sunscreen, shampoo,
toothpaste
insect repellent
lip balm
PERSONAL GEAR REQUIRED:
Eating Kit: Some kind of plate, bowl, cup, mug, fork, knife, and spoon. All in one camping kits work the best.
Sleeping bag: 3 Season bag with a temperature rating of 15 degrees F or 3 lbs. fill weight. Polarguard, Hollofil, or Quallofil recommended. Semi-rectangular or mummy style. Bag must be compatible and have a stuff sack. Cloth fabric bags are not permitted.
Sleeping pad: The more comfortable the better.
Day pack/bookbag: 1 non-frame book bag sized pack (or hiking pack) with padded shoulder straps. Should be large enough to hold a lunch, water bottle, rain gear, etc.
Hiking pack: 1 internal frame hiking pack designed for overnight backpacking trips.
Water Bottles: 2 (1) quart or liter Lexan water bottles.
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Camera
Ipod
Snacks
paperback books
hacky sack, frisbee, football ect....
sunglasses
Crazy Creek chair / camp chair
sketch pad & pencil
playing cards
