Planning - Packing
Base Camp Packing List
There's one rule to successful camping and that's BE PREPARED! To
make your visit more enjoyable we have compiled a list of things
to bring so you feel prepared for anything. Parents for generations
have learned one thing that can help keep the lost and found items
to a minimum: PUT YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING! Upham Woods is not responsible
for any property brought to camp that is lost or damaged during your
stay.
Clothing:
- Rain gear
- Sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots
- Extra pair of shoes
- Warm jacket
- Changes of outer clothing
- Changes of inner clothing
- Several pairs of socks
- Sandals for the beach (summer only).
For winter add:
- Hat
- Two pairs of mittens or gloves
- Winter coat
- Snow pants or Snowmobile suit
- Long underwear
- Boots
Personal gear:
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Towel, toothbrush and toothpaste
- Medications in original container with patient's name (if prescription)
labeled, and given to first aid person
- Water bottle (old plastic soda bottles with your name on it works
great)
- Sun block (if applicable)
- Insect repellent (if applicable)
- Flashlight
- Camera (inexpensive and labeled) and film
- Swimsuit and beach towel (summer only)
- Journal or diary
- Book to read
- Pen and paper/ stamped addressed envelopes or post cards to
write home
Optional group equipment:
- 1st aid kits for all leaders
- Movies, videos, board games in case of bad weather
- Costumes/props for campfire skits
Do not bring to camp:
- Radios, CD and tape players
- Alcohol or drugs
- Firearms or explosives
- Candy, chewing gum or other snacks
- Non-recyclable containers
- Flashlights with radios
- Electronic Games
Upham Woods has a "camp store" that some groups choose
to schedule into their visit. Youth may bring money in separate,
labeled envelopes to be kept in the Administration Building office
safe or with a designated adult accompanying the visiting group.
Please DO NOT let youth store personal money in the cabins, as it
has a way of getting lost or stolen. Many problems can be avoided
if the money is kept in the care of the adults.
We do not sell commercial snacks, soda, stamps or film so please
plan accordingly. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Outpost Packing List
PAPERWORK:
- Completed health form (Health form must be signed by parent or guardian to be valid)
- Youth expectation form, signed by participant and parent or guardian
- Necessary medications and doctor’s written instructions
CLOTHING: (Camping tip - Enclose everything in plastic/garbage bags with name labels)
- 2 pairs of shorts/ 2 T-shirts (made of quick drying material)
- 1 pair of pants (preferably not denim as it takes long to dry)
- Rain gear
- 1 sweater or 1 sweatshirt (One or the other, please. Both take up too much room)
- 1 pair of hiking boots
- 1 pair of tennis shoes or sandals which can get wet/ or dry quickly
- 2 pairs of socks/ underwear
- Sleep wear
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Hat/Bandanna
- Toiletries - soap/shampoo (biodegradable, if possible), toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT: (Please note Upham Woods is not responsible for lost or stolen property)
- Sleeping bag
- Water bottles!! (at least two)
- Bug spray/ sun block
- Flash light
- Day pack
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
- Camera (waterproof, disposable, inexpensive)
- Personal camp cook gear or other equipment (if desired)
- Binoculars
- Pillows (They take up room in canoes)
- Candy, gum, sodas, snacks (They attract rodents and bugs. Can also lead to litter in tents & campsites)
- Radios, CD players, walk-mans, cellular phones, beepers, music/video/game players (They disturb the natural beauty for some and can be a very expensive loss in a tipped canoe)
- Valuables, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc. (Murphy’s Law of Camping applies here)
- Extra money
** Please note, we try to pack light for outpost camp because we have to paddle and portage (carry) everything we bring. Pillows, too many clothes, electronic items will be left at base camp. Also, be prepared to re-pack your gear into waterproof canoe (Duluth) packs before your group departs).
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