
GET READY FOR CAMP
Please share these lists with your child & invite them to help.
We want to establish independence & responsibility. This begins with accountability for their own things!
Paths & Pages operates RAIN or SHINE!
Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather.

WHAT TO BRING
SUN PROTECTION
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A hat and/or sunglasses will keep the sun off your face
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Sunscreen is especially important during the summer months. Please put it on before you get to the park & pack your own.
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We'll remind you to re-apply in the afternoon :)
FOOTWEAR
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Wear comfy shoes (NO flip flops or crocs) that you don’t mind getting dirty
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Tennis shoes or hiking shoes are great (waterproof is better!)
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Some of us choose to be barefoot—that’s okay, too.
CLOTHING
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Wear a bathing suit under your clothes (so you don't have to change in the wild)
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Please have your bathing suit on when you get to the meeting place
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Pack an extra set of clothes (in case you get wet)
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Pack a lightweight sweatshirt or a jacket even if you think you don't need it- the temperature can change rapidly in the wild.
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If it's raining, we will still be outside! Make sure you have a rain jacket, extra socks & waterproof shoes for wet weather
LUNCH, SNACKS & WATER
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A re-usable water bottle is best—easier for us to provide water refills & it's better for the earth!
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Lunch (for full-day program) should be completely leak-proof and as waste-free as possible (no garbage cans in nature)
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Pack everything securely inside your backpack (including your lunchbox). Please DO NOT carry your lunch separate from your backpack.
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Please pack a few healthy snacks. There is no eating in the van. DUE TO COVID-19, WE WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE A SNACK TO SHARE. If you think you'll get hungry, pack extras.
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BACKPACK & SUPPLIES
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Please pack everything in a BACKPACK that allows your hands to be free at all times. You'll need 'em for climbing!
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Pack a lightweight towel. Emphasis on LIGHTweight. No giant beach or bath towels, please!
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We're giving you your own Paths & Pages journal and pen.
REMEMBER: YOU ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE THESE THINGS EACH DAY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE :)
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Is there anything else you think you might need/want while you’re out in the wild?
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A small bag for the treasures you might find, perhaps?
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A book to read in the van?
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BE CREATIVE! It's YOUR special day in the wild!
WHAT NOT TO BRING
If your child arrives with anything in this category, they will NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND CAMP!
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ABSOLUTELY NO SCREENS! NO EXCEPTIONS!
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No cell phones, iPods, iPads, tablets, e-readers or anything in the "screen" categories
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This includes watches, mp3 players, headphones, air pods & portable speakers and anything else with a screen
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No weapons of any kind; pocket knives (unless approved by Director in advance), lighters, or matches
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No inappropriate reading material (ex. offensive or violent content)
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No valuable items (expensive cameras or expensive binoculars, trading cards, jewelry, etc.)
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No pets or other animals