As you are packing, please keep in mind you may end up getting wet and muddy on some lessons, so plan on bringing older, more comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Necessary Items for overnight stays:
__ sleeping bag or sheets & blanket
__ pillow
__ 3-4 pairs of long pants
__ T-shirts and long sleeve shirts
__ sweaters and/or sweatshirts
__ several pairs of underwear
__ thermal underwear &/or sweat pants
__ 8 pairs of socks
__ sturdy shoes or boots for hiking
__ sneakers
__ slippers to wear in dorm
__ waterproof poncho or raincoat
__ jacket (warm & windproof)
__ hat with brim (baseball, etc.)
__ trash bags and laundry bags for wet & dirty clothes
__ reusable water bottle
__ 2 towels
__ toothbrush & paste
__ soap and shampoo
__ chapstick, hair brush
__ sunglasses
__ sunblock (at least SPF 15)
__ books for free time
__ letter writing materials, pen, paper, stamps and envelopes
__ prescription medications - give to teachers (refer to FBES health form)

Seasonal:
__ mosquito repellent (cream or stick only, no aerosol cans, please)
__ shorts (not for lessons, but for free time and recreation)
__ gloves for cold weather
__ warm winter hat

Optional:
__ recreational equipment (ball & gloves, frisbee, etc.)
__ a camera with several rolls of film (or a disposable camera)
__ playing cards and board games
__ binoculars

Please, Do Not Bring:
__ alarm clock
__ anything electronic (nintendo, walkmans, TV’Äôs, radios, etc.)
__ flashlights
__ food, candy or gum
__ jewelry or other expensive items
__ knives
__ money