Appalachian South Folklife Center Service trip packing list:
IDs
-Driver's License
-Health Insurance Card
-Credit Card
-Spending cash
-National Parks pass if you have one
Sleeping Equipment
-Sleeping bag or liner (we have some extras you can borrow and others may as well)
-Tent if you have one (we have extras)
-Pillow
-Sleeping pad if you want. This is just for camping. We have some extras.
Personal Items
-Toiletries Bag
-Shampoo and Conditioner
-Body Wash
-Hair Brush
-Deodorant
-Toothbrush and toothpaste and dental floss
-Razor, scissors, nail clippers, tweezers
-Towel
Medical Items
-Personal prescriptions
-Basic meds (ibuprofen, aspirin, Pepto-Bismol, Imodium AD, Benadryl)
-Antibiotic ointment and band-aids
-Vitamins
-Hand sanitizer
-Sunscreen (Your choice. For an environmentally conscious choice you may consider Badger which REI carries or any product that says it is reef safe and does not have oxybenzone or nano sized particles.)
-Insect repellent for mosquitos and ticks (Again, your choice. For an environmentally conscious choice you may consider something with Picaridin which has been reported to work as well as DEET without some of the harmful effects. Dick’s Sporting Goods carries Sawyer and Natrapel brands. You can also use a Picaridin product to spray your clothes if you choose. The director said mosquitos have not been an issue but they do have some ticks.)
-Hydrocortisone cream
-Prescription Glasses
-Prescription Sunglasses
-Non-prescription Sunglasses (extra pair?)
-Contact Lens solution and case
-Extra pair of contacts and case
Clothing and Accessories
-Underwear
-Socks
-Sturdy Pants and shorts that you don’t mind getting paint on
-t-shirts that you don’t mind getting paint on
-long sleeved shirts
-Swimsuit
-Sleepwear
Shoes:
-shower flip- flops only if you want them
-Close-toed walking or tennis shoes that you don’t mind getting paint on--ASFC lists 2 prs. sturdy shoes
-Water shoes if you have them (or sandals that can get wet) in case we do a whitewater rafting activity
-Jacket or sweatshirt-the nights are cool
-Lightweight rain jacket with hood
-Hat for painting and sun and possibly a bandana
-Water bottle
-Work gloves (we will see what our group has and see if we have extras to cover everyone). ASFC has masks if needed and we can also bring some with us.
Other Supplies
-St. Nick's Binder
-Group Games
-Musical instruments (on packing list for ASFC)
-Outdoor sports equipment
Electronics
-Cell phone and charger
-camera, extra batteries/charger, extra memory card
-flashlight (required by ASFC)
For Day 1
-Wear team t-shirt (or over another shirt)
-Wear or pack pendant
-Bring snacks/lunch for day 1 and day 2 and filled water bottle
-If possible, pack a separate small bag for the overnight to keep with you (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, face wash items, change of underwear (and clothes if you want to change)
VERY IMPORTANT ITEMS TO BRING
Generosity
Patience
Positive, Can Do Attitude
Sense of Humor
A smile....the smile is the flower of the heart!
Let's get ready to leave our comfort zones....seeking an enhanced view of our world....and the best view comes after the hardest climb!
Remember .....The more we look, the further we see!
P.S. Here is the ASFC Wish List for donations:
ASFC Donation and Wish List ____paint brushes ____chop saw ____nails and drywall screws ____gift cards (Lowes) ____small lawn and garden tools tables etc. ____shower curtains and bath rugs ____dish towels ____ AA, AAA, D and 9V batteries ____hardware and hand tools ____shovels, rakes, spades ____curtains ____cleaning supplies ____drills ____toilet paper/paper towels ____outside furniture (lawn chairs, picnic) ____flashlights to share ____building materials and paint supplies ____basket/soccer/volley balls ____fans and adjustable screens ____liquid hand soap (refill size ok)