Packing List for Brave the Wilderness

Clothing to Pack

  • 8-10 changes of clothes will be needed due to messy games and lots of activities. Everyone will be given time to shower and change up to three times a day.
  • 1-2 pairs of swimsuits
  • One-piece suits for girls ortrunks AND swim shirts for guys…no bikinis or speedos
  • 1-2 “swim shirts” (a.k.a. rash guard) For the guys to swim. These should not be made of cotton.
  • 2 pairs of closed-toed athletic shoes
  • 1 pair of flip-flops for showers
  • 2-3 Towels for swimming and showering
  • 1 pair of nice jeans for Mass
  • T-Shirts and shorts are appropriate for all the daytime activities, but please remember to dress MODESTLY. In order to help all participants focus on JESUS at camp, we will strictly enforce this dress code.
  • What NOT to wear: Tank tops, Cut-off sleeves, tight-fitting athletic shirts, spaghetti straps or open mid-riffs. (This is for both guys and girls) These items may only be worn UNDERNEATH a much more modest layer of clothing.
  • Girls’ “Nike shorts” must have a minimum of 5” inseam. Do NOT roll the tops or bottoms!!!

Other Items to Pack

  • Toiletries (Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush etc.)
  • Sport Bottle for water (must put name on it with permanent marker)
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellant
  • Pillow
  • Flashlight with fresh batteries
  • Sleeping Bag or Sheets/Blanket (Bare twin-size mattresses provided)
  • Bible, Rosary, Prayer Books, Journal, etc.
  • Camera (Cell phones are allowed, but may get lost/broken/soaked)
  • Fishing Tackle (Optional)
  • Yoga Mat (Optional)
  • Poncho/Umbrella (Optional)
  • Favorite Snack Food – Enough to share with about 10 people

Forbidden Items

  • Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, guns, knives (including pocket knives), fireworks, lighters, or anything at all that may be unsafe is NOT allowed at the camp!
  • Expensive Jewelry or clothing is not recommended for camp.

Medications

If the participant needs to take any type of medication (prescription or non-prescription) while at camp, they MUST place the original medication container in a baggie with their name and instructions clearly written. All medications must be turned in at the check-in table at their home parish. Participants can only take prescription medication if it is written on their Medical Consent Form. The only medication that the participants can keep with them (on their person) would be an Epi-Pen for severe allergies or an Asthma inhaler.