What to Pack, What NOT to Pack

IslandWood will loan the following to students who don't have this gear: backpacks, water bottles, raingear, fleece tops, gloves, and hats.

Note: Make sure your child can carry his/her own bags. Please limit luggage to one suitcase, backpack, or duffel bag, plus one sleeping bag or bedroll. No trunks! A heavy-duty trashcan liner can be used instead of a suitcase. Avoid sending unnecessary items. IslandWood is not responsible for articles left behind.

What to pack

• Lunch for the first day

• Name Tag

• Clothing

  • Sneakers or hiking shoes
  • Extra pair of sturdy walking shoes
  • Warm jacket
  • Sweater and/or sweatshirt
  • Long underwear
  • T-shirts or other light shirts
  • Daily change of underwear
  • Daily change of warm, thick socks
  • 3 pair of long pants
  • 1 pair of shorts (in warm weather)
  • Warm pajamas and slippers
  • Hat and gloves
  • Plastic bag for dirty clothes
  • Raingear- if available*

• Bedding

  • Sleeping bag or bedroll and pillow

• Personal gear

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towel, soap, and shampoo
  • Brush or comb

• Outdoor activity gear

  • Backpack/knapsack
  • Water bottle

• Optional gear

  • Bug repellent (not spray type), lip salve, sunscreen,sunglasses
  • Inexpensive camera and film
  • Money for gift shop (we recommend no more than $20 per student)
  • Books and writing materials
  • Photos or items to provide comfort at night.

*Please have students bring their own raingear if they have it. That way, we can reserve ours for students who need it.

What NOT to Pack!

We ask that children NOT bring the following items as they are either potentially hazardous or create distractions from our programs.

• Money (unless the teacher plans to let students visit the gift shop)
• New clothes or shoes that can’t get dirty
• Sandals or open-toe shoes
• Radios, CD or tape players, electronic games
• Knives, other sharp items, weapons
• Matches or fireworks
• Chewing gum, candy, food (other than lunch on the first day…)
• Jewelry or valuables
• Hair dryers, curling irons, or other electric appliances
• Cellular telephones, pagers, or other electronic devices
• Alcohol or drugs
• Medicines that have not been turned over to the teachers for safe keeping
• Aerosol insect sprays or sunscreen sprays