Geared Up for Success

PLEASE LABEL ALL THE GEAR!

LOST & FOUND -- We recommend writing names on EVERYTHING as we have noticed that sometimes children don’t recognize that these personal belongings have disappeared. There can often be duplicates or very similar gear among friends and it’s a challenge to keep gear for 50+ children straight without labels. We will attempt to collect lost items and have them available at sign-in the following school day. We have small ratios, but a lot of Saplings-- +/- 50 enrolled at any given time!

“There is no such thing as bad weather, just unsuitable clothing.” This is almost true; strong winds are probably the one real exception. We aim to go out in all seasons, so for each we need to dress appropriately. Our sessions are relatively active, but in winter spending hours outside can mean getting very cold if a participant isn’t wearing several layers, warm socks, a hat, gloves, neck warmer, etc. It’s also advisable to always wear long trousers and sturdy boots or wellies in all weathers in the woods.

Find our gear recommendations here!

FALL GEAR ESSENTIALS

WATER BOTTLE
(2) UNDERWEAR
(3) PAIRS TALL SOCKS (2 light wool)
SUN HAT
SUNSCREEN & BUG SPRAY APPLIED BEFORE SCHOOL
FLEECE (NOT COTTON)
RAIN COAT, PANTS & BOOTS
STURDY SHOES (NO FLIP FLOPS)
SHORT AND LONG SLEEVES (QUICK DRY, SPF SHIRTS RECOMMENDED)
SHORT AND LONG PANTS (NOT denim)
INSIDE SHOES WITH SOLES (We highly recommend Crocs sized up to fit wool socks inside!)

*Inside shoes stay at school.

Please check packs each night for items that need to be laundered and/or replaced with fresh items.

WINTER GEAR ESSENTIALS

WATER BOTTLE
(2) UNDERWEAR
(3) PAIRS TALL, WOOL SOCKS
WINTER HAT (that covers ears)
FACE BALM WITH SPF APPLIED BEFORE SCHOOL
FLEECE NECK WARMER
FLEECE MID LAYER (NOT cotton)
WINTER, WATERPROOF COAT, PANTS & BOOTS
STURDY SHOES
(2) LONG SLEEVES
(2) LONG PANTS (NOT denim)
POLYESTER OR WOOL BASE LAYER
INSIDE SHOES WITH SOLES (We highly recommend Crocs sized up to fit wool socks inside!)

SPRING GEAR ESSENTIALS

WATER BOTTLE
(2) UNDERWEAR
(3) PAIRS SOCKS (2 LIGHT WOOL)
SUN HAT or BASEBALL CAP
SUNSCREEN & BUG SPRAY (APPLIED BEFORE SCHOOL)
FLEECE or SWEATSHIRT
RAIN COAT, PANTS & BOOTS
STURDY SHOES (NO FLIP FLOPS)
SHORT AND LONG SLEEVES
SHORT AND LONG PANTS (NOT denim)
INSIDE SHOES WITH SOLES (We highly recommend Crocs sized up to fit wool socks inside!)

PLEASE REMEMBER TO LABEL ALL BELONGINGS

INSIDE SHOES (CROCS, BIRKENSTOCKS, SLIP ONS WITH SOLES) WILL STAY AT SCHOOL

PLEASE PACK IN A BACKPACK (NOT A TOTE BAG): RAIN FLY FOR BACKPACK PROVIDED

SUNSCREEN AND BUG SPRAY SHOULD BE APPLIED BEFORE SCHOOL

All lunch boxes, snack containers and utensils will be uncontaminated by gluten for our friends with Celiacs.
Napping mats, sheets, blankets, etc. are also provided by Saplings so that we know they’re getting washed weekly. If a child is absent due to sickness we can wash all of the things immediately.
Hammocks, bandannas for hand washing and face coverings will also be provided by Saplings.

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