Packing List

OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PACKING LIST

PLEASE REFERENCE THE CHECKLIST AND CHART BELOW WHEN PACKING YOUR

BELONGINGS FOR THE 2026-2027 OEE PROGRAM!

• Check the weather leading up to the trip and pack accordingly!

• Long pants must be worn to ALL instructional classes and recreational activities.

• Do not pack clothing that should avoid getting dirty!

• Labeled bagged lunch is required for the first day of the trip.

• Please label the following information on the outside of ALL your student’s luggage using duct or masking tape with Student’s first AND last name

ESSENTIALS

• Reusable water bottle 

• Sturdy hiking shoes, such as boots and/or sneakers (2)

• Long pants (3-4)

• Shirts, both short and long sleeve (4-5)

• Socks (4-6)

• Underwear (3-4)

• Pajamas

• Jacket/sweatshirt/coat

• Gloves

• Warm Hat

• Extra Socks

• Extra clothing for layering

• Raincoat or poncho

• Twin Fitted Sheet with Blanket OR sleeping bag

• Pillow

• Bath towel

• Brush/comb and hair tie

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Deodorant

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Body wash and washcloth or soap

• Lotion (unscented-you don't want to attract the bugs!)

• Laundry bag

• BAGGED LUNCH FOR DAY ONE

OPTIONAL

• Shower Shoes 

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses

• Baseball cap

• Lip balm

• Watch (basic only)

• Disposable or digital camera (basic only)

• Book to read 

• Journal

• Pen/pencil 

• Binoculars

• Compass

• Shorts to wear in dormitory

RESTRICTED DON’T PACK IT!!!

X Cell Phone
X Chromebook
X Airpods or headphones 

X Smart watches

X Electronic readers/tablets
X Electronic music players
X Electronic games
X Gum, candy, extra food 

X Bottle Drinks (other than water)

X Slime
X Make-up
X Hair Dryer/Curling iron/flat iron

X Aerosol sprays
X Money

X As in all schools, weapons, firearms, and matches are not permitted.

Students will not be permitted to have cell phones out while at Outdoor Education. Students may use them to  coordinate with their families when we arrive back at FOMS. For safety and security reasons, any cell phones we see will be taken and returned at the end of the session. If students choose to bring cell phones, it is at their own risk. MCPS will not be responsible for any phones lost, stolen, or damaged at Outdoor Education. Note: There will be a lock box available for students who want to ensure the security of their cell phones. Please email Mrs. Robbins if you know you will need to speak to your child.  Joanne_D_Robbins@mcpsmd.org