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Gear Checklist

Everyday

A BACKPACK​

  • A non-spillproof water bottle

  • A healthy snack

  • A healthy Lunch

    • ​We are stewards of the land and strive for a zero-waste lunch.

      • Please pack snacks and lunch in reusable containers.

      • Limit processed foods that come in foil or plastic wrapping.

      • Each student must pack out anything in their lunch, including organic waste (banana peels, apple cores, etc.), plastic bags and wrappers, plasticware, foil bags, leftover food, etc.

  • 1-2 complete sets of extra clothes

    • (pants, shirt, underwear, shoes, and socks in a waterproof bag/ or dry bag.  

      • *For cold weather, the extra socks MUST BE WOOL.

        • Also, extra waterproof gloves and a hat are needed in cold weather.

  • Sun hat

  • Sunblock

  • Insect repellent (seasonal)

  • Apply sunblock every day before drop off. Each student’s sunblock and insect repellent should be labeled with their first and last name. Teachers can assist with re-applying throughout the day as needed.

  • Extra layer- sweatshirt, jacket, fleece, etc.

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OPTIONAL ITEMS

  • Fitted garden gloves (warm weather only) provide a better grip for logs and sticks and help prevent pokes, scrapes, and splinters.

  • A blanket for rest time 

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 Wet Weather

  • Waterproof rain jacket with hood

  • Waterproof rain boots

  • Wool socks

  • Waterproof rain pants

    • Umbrellas are an injury risk to self and others and inhibit play. Children are not allowed to bring umbrellas from home.

  • We recommend a long-sleeved, lightweight shirt in cotton, hemp, or summer-weight wool.

  • Long, lightweight pants

    • While wearing long sleeves and pants or using wool products in warm weather might seem counterproductive, they protect against the sun, bugs, tall, scratchy plants, scrapes, and other natural risks.

  • A large sun hat that covers the face, neck, and ears.

  • Running or hiking shoes.

    • Dress shoes or dressy boots, flip flops, ballet-like shoes, crocs, or sandals are not allowed.

      • ​Exceptions to Crocs or close-toed sandals might arise on a case-by-case basis.​

Warm Weather

Cold & Wet Weather

  • A base or inner layer made from smart wool or fleece for both the upper and lower body.

  • We recommend two pairs of waterproof mittens. They should have side zippers for easy on and off and longer fabric around the wrist area to keep out cold and snow.

  • Waterproof, cold-weather snow or ski pants. We recommend fleece-lined bibs for an added layer of warmth.

  • A waterproof, windproof, cold weather insulated jacket with a hood.

  • Wool socks

  • A warm hat that covers the ears

  • Waterproof, cold weather insulated boots. We recommend Bogs, Kamik, Klondik, or Baffin.​

    • Rainboots are not appropriate for snowy weather. Please use snow boots when temperatures are below 35 degrees.​

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