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PACKING CHECKLIST
PACKING CHECKLIST: YOUTH IN BETTER ADVANCEMENT OVERNIGHT PROGRAM
How many bags should be packed?
⃝ Overnight Bag
⃝ Day Pack
We recommend packing your student’s gear, including their sleeping bag and pillow, in one Overnight duffel bag or an over-the-shoulder bag. Students will have to carry their gear from the Bag parking location to the dorm (sleeping station).
Backpack with two padded straps, large enough to carry extra layers, lunch, two water bottles, and a VSP Foundation journal
OVERNIGHT BAG CLOTHING
Gear
⃝ Sleeping bag & pillow
⃝ Clothing (see clothing list)
⃝ Towel & washcloth
⃝ Toiletries Kit
- toothbrush / toothpaste
- shampoo / soap
- brush or comb
- other items as needed
⃝ Flashlight
DAY PACK
⃝ Water bottles
⃝ Sunscreen
⃝ Lip balm
⃝ Pencil & pen
⃝ Reusable lunch bag
Top
⃝ 2 T-shirts
⃝ 1 Long sleeve shirt or
turtleneck
⃝ 1 Underwear top
(preferably not cotton)
⃝ Jacket(s) or sweater(s)
⃝ 1 Waterproof rain jacket
(fall/spring)
⃝ 1 Jacket (fall/spring)
Bottom
⃝ 4 Pairs of underwear
⃝ 2 Jeans or shorts (fall/spring)
Feet
⃝ Sturdy walking shoes
(fall/spring)
⃝ 4 Pairs of socks
Head and Hands
⃝ 1 Hat
⃝ Scarf
OPTIONAL
Bandana, gaiters, camp shoes, camera with batteries, a book to read, and reuseable plastic containers for lunch.
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