What to Bring

This list is for camps at the Lake Site and Mountain Site. There is a separate What To Bring List for Crow II Camps.

Required Items

It is essential that campers come with all items on the "Required Items" list. Especially note the need for proper footwear, warm outerwear and an adequate sleeping bag. We are concerned that many campers come unprepared for our outdoor oriented programs. All campers spend at least one full day and night away from camp on an outtrip and our mountain weather is very unpredictable. Snow and rain are possibilities campers must be prepared for!

  • 1 complete change of clothes for at least every 2 days spent at camp. Bring at least 1 pair of pants that are NOT jeans (i.e. sweats or fleece pants) for outtrips. Denim, once it gets wet, is cold and takes long to dry1 complete change of clothes that can get wet & dirty during water games
  • 1 pair of shoes or sandals that can be worn in water2 extra pairs of socks (heavy woolen preferred)
  • 1 pair of sturdy footwear for hiking (good quality running shoes acceptable for junior & intermediate campers, hiking boots for senior campers)
  • Raingear
  • 2 pairs of running shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • 1 summer jacket
  • 1 warm jacket
  • 1 heavy sweater (wool or polar fleece is best)
  • Sun hat
  • 1 pair of gloves or mitts
  • Toque or winter hat
  • Chow kit or spoon for outtrips
  • Canteen or water bottle with watertight lid (a 1 litre pop bottle works well)
  • Bible, pen or pencil
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb/hair brush, etc.
  • Towel & wash cloth
  • Sleeping bag (warm enough to keep you warm down to 0 Celsius but also light & compact enough to carry)
  • PillowAny medication needed on a regular basis

Optional items:

  • Foamie or sleeping pad (you'll be sleeping on the ground on outtrips)
  • Personal backpack, internal or external frame (camp has some but your own will be more comfortable)
  • Flashlight & spare batteries
  • Daypack
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, chapstick, insect repellent
  • Camera & film, musical instrument, gaiters

DO NOT BRING: iPods, MP3 players, cellphones, laptops, pets, tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, junk food or extra snacks (unless on a restricted diet), money, valuables, zippobear bait (just checking to see if you are actually reading this! :-)