SAMPLE EQUIPMENT LIST FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Essential Equipment Optional Equipment Items NOT to bring
Plastic Garbage bags (3) for dirty laundry, to cover luggage during inclement weather Shorts (for recreation time only) Electronic devices such as radios, CD or MP3 players, electronic games
Sturdy footgear (boots preferred) 2 pair Binoculars Aerosol sprays
Hat (cold weather) or baseball cap Camera Curling irons
Gloves or mittens (cold weather) Compass Firearms
Jacket Flashlight Knives of any kind
Sweaters/sweatshirts (cold weather) Small, non-electronic, games Gum, candy or food
Long pants or jeans (3) Lip balm and sunscreen Hair dryers
Pajamas Musical instrument Matches
Shirts (long sleeved in cold weather) Insect repellent (non-aerosol) Money
Socks (two pair of heavy) Pillow case Sandals (for outdoor use)
Socks (many pairs of light) Slippers Glass bottles
Underwear (several pairs) Shower cap  
Long underwear (cold weather) Flip flops or sandals for shower  
Waterproof raincoat or poncho Stationery and stamps  
Sheets (twin) and blanket or sleeping bag; pillow Pens/pencil  
Toilerty items: bath towels (2), wash cloth, comb/brush, soap in container, toothbrush, tooth paste, floss, shampoo, etc. Bandanna  
Bag lunch (labeled with name) for the first day (NO GLASS BOTTLES)