Recommended  Packing List

What to Bring:

IDs

-Driver's License 

-Insurance card(s) in case of emergency

- Vaccination Card (good idea to have your physical vaccine card, or a copy or  saved in your phone) 

-Credit Card if you choose or cash for spending money

-I Pass (THAT HAS THE RENTAL LICENSE PLATE ADDED TO THE ACCOUNT FOR THE DAYS WE ARE GONE-ADD BEFORE WE LEAVE! (probably Pat and Jeanie). 

Health and Safety items:

-A minimum of two (2) Covid-19 compliant masks. The group will bring a box of masks. 

-COVID test kits-in case of illness.  

-Hand sanitizer

-Re-usable water bottle 

-Flashlight or headlamp

-Personal prescriptions

-Basic meds (suggestions: Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, Imodium AD, Benadryl)

-Antibiotic ointment and band-aids

-Vitamins if you take them

-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. But you may prefer a DEET product, especially if sensitive to Picaridin. Dick’s Sporting Goods carries Sawyer and Natrapel brands. You can also use a Permethrin product to spray your clothes.  (Recommended to spray socks and shoes for ticks). Here is a good review of some repellants.www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bug-repellent/ ) 

-Hydrocortisone cream?

-Prescription glasses/sunglasses or non prescription sunglasses (extra pair?) 

-If contact lens wearer: contacts, contact lens solution and case

Sleeping Equipment:

-All bed linens are provided at the site. Will need something to sleep in/on at Calvary. They will reach out for pads etc. so it depends on how many they have. We can also reach out to borrow pads/bags.  

-For the possibility of camping 1 night in the Badlands for those interested: compact tents, light sleeping bag and pad. We have extras if you do not have. 

Clothing:

-Underwear, socks

-Long-sleeve and short-sleeve shirts

-Shorts and pants 

-Shoes: Sneakers or other close toed shoe, sandals

-Sunhat 

-Warm hoodie, sweater or jacket 

-Rain gear (jacket with hood if you have one)

-Swimsuit (in case we have access to a pool or river)·possibly water shoes if a river may be helpful      

 -Slippers or slipper socks if you wish

-Pajamas

Personal Items

-Toiletries Bag

-Small towel

-Shampoo, body wash or soap

-Hair Brush

-Deodorant

-Toothbrush and toothpaste and dental floss

-Scissors, nail clippers,  (or whatever you normally bring), tweezers (good for splinters and ticks) 

 Optional:

- Digital camera with extra batteries/charger, 

- Cell phone and charger

- Your favorite prayers or songs for reflection time

 -Musical instrument(s)

 -Journal, bible, and/or a book to read

 -A bag for dirty laundry

 -Ear plugs and eye masks (for light sleepers) 

 Other Supplies

-Saint John XXIII Trip Binder  

-Group Games

What NOT to bring:

- Bottled water or soda pop in single use plastic 

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

Review the Commitments and Goals (drop down under Overview)

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...

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