____ Change of clothes for five days

(plan for any weather—include shorts and warm clothes, gloves, warm jackets, underclothes, black clothes for night games, swimsuit, shoes for hiking, extra shoes,   etc....)  Cotton will not keep students warm if they are wet or cold.  Polyester and fleece is a better choice.  This is especially true for rafting day which will be in the low 60's. 

*note: Girls, PLEASE don’t make teachers be the “clothes police”.  Dress modestly (long shorts, swimsuit covers).

Note:  As of today, the weather report indicates a bit of rain.  It will be in the low 60's.  Layers are suggested.  Mornings will be around 35 degrees (or lower).  If students have thin sleeping bags, they should throw in extra blankets. 

____ Rain poncho or raincoat

___  Old shoes (Teva-type sandals; not flip-flops.) and clothes that can get wet AND dirty.  Students will be dirty on Tueday and Thursday.

____ Sunscreen/sunglasses

____ Towels/Washcloths

____ Sleeping bag/pillow (I suggest and extra throw blanket for campfire  time - pads are not needed.)

____ Lawn chair (please put name on chair)

____ Bathroom necessities

             (though there won’t be any—HA)

____ Flashlight or headlamp (with name)

____  WATER BOTTLE (with name)

          (We will not have bottled water, just  large jugs

            to refill bottles)

____ Sack lunch and drink for Monday****

____ Money for lunch on Friday

____ Safety glasses for night games

____ Garbage bag for dirty clothes

____ Small backpack for our day out

____ Bible journal  (I will pack these at school)

Optional                         What not to bring:

-camera                                 -electronic games, IPods,

-playing cards/games         walkie-talkies,  DVD players

-extra spending money     -excessive candy

-extra swimsuit                  -weapons

                                                  -destructive prank items

                                            ~ cell phones**

*We do not have reception at the lake.  I check in with Mrs. Hamilton after white-water rafting,  if you want to know how we are doing.  Students may also use my cell phone.