UPDATED COCHITI LAKE PACKING LIST
Snacks: Not needed this year. St. Mary's Academy will provide.
Supplies:
o
Small day pack (just large enough to
carry two water containers, sunscreen, hat, rain poncho or gear, light jacket
or extra layer, journal, pen/pencil, extra socks….
o 2 generous water bottles with
your name or a personal charm
attached to
identify that the bottles are yours (essential)
o
Sleeping bag (warm)
o
Sleeping pad/cushion (very important for warmth and comfort)
o
Pillow or jacket that can be used as a
pillow.
o
Wash rag & bath towel (cold-water camp
showers are available)
o
Toilettes/Cleansing Wipes
o
Plastic zip-lock bag with SMALL
containers of: deodorant, bug repellant, toothbrush, toothpaste, chapstick
(affix name on bag in permanent marker)
o
LOTION
sun screen NOT SPRAY and lip
protection
o
Hairbrush
o
Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries
o
Journal and several pens/pencils
o
1 or 2 bandanas
Clothes:
o
3 Long-sleeved shirts (fast-drying
material is best)
o
3 short-sleeved shirts (fast-drying
material is best)
o
3 pairs of long pants (fast-drying material is best, so jeans/sweats, while
fine, will not dry if they become wet)
o
2 pair of cropped pants or long shorts (length
at knee or longer)
NO SHORTS above the knee NOR SLEEVELESS TOPS due
to the roughness of the environment and in respect as visitors
o
1 Stocking cap for morning and evening
chill
o
1 Sun cap or visor
o
1 Pair of warm gloves for morning and
evening chill
o
1 Pair of work gloves
o
1 Rain jacket/pants or poncho (very important)
o
1 medium-weight fleece or jacket (very important)
o
1 Pair sturdy shoes
o
1 Pair camp shoes – NO OPEN TOES due to environmental
dangers
o
1 Pair of sandals or water shoes for
shower
o
NO
SANDALS or open-toed shoes may be worn in camp, the worksites or any activity
other than while in the shower
o
1 extra pair of shoes to keep in
reserve to replace rain-soaked shoes
o
7 Pairs of socks
o
6 Sets of underwear
o
1 Warm sleeping top & bottom (sweat
pants and long-sleeved tee are appropriate)
Optional:
o
Cards, board games, soccer ball,
football, frisbee, reading material, and tailgate games like corn hole and
ladder ball
Not Allowed
o
Electronic gadgets of any kind, such as
i-pods, cell phones, cameras, or games. This is an unplugged experience.
o
Hair dryer or electric toothbrush
o
Make-up
o
Personal stashes of candy or food items
of any sort due to wildlife being attracted
o
Shorts above the knee
Sleeveless tops
