PACKING LIST
CLOTHING NEEDED IN ORDER TO BE WARM, DRY and HAPPY:
ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED
Optional items:
PLEASE DO NOT BRING: gum, radio, cell phones, Fitbits, IPODs, snacks, matches or lighters, electronic games / anything with a screen
WEATHER FORECAST for this week at Earthshine
Wednesday - RAIN with temperature ranging from 40℉ to 64℉
Thursday - Partly cloudy with temperature ranging from 31℉ to 56℉
Friday - Partly cloudy with temperature ranging from 38℉ to 54℉
Earthshine is in a wonderful, natural setting. When it's windy, it's very, very windy; when it's wet, it's very, very wet. Layers of clothes are better than one heavy jacket. Wool is great because it's warm even if it gets wet. Nylon stops the wind penetration. Remember the adage “There is no such thing as inclement weather, just inappropriate clothing." Be prepared!
Just remember that Earthshine is an OUTDOOR education center. Anything that comes to Earthshine will get dirty -- wonderfully dirty. Old, comfortable clothes are best. Use wool, nylon, polyester and synthetics in place of cotton clothing as much as possible (Cotton, once wet, will not dry by the time they go home).
Have your child bring only what he / she can carry. We strongly recommend that students put all items in their arms to make sure they can carry everything. Rain or shine, the majority of activities are outside.
CLOTHING NEEDED IN ORDER TO BE WARM, DRY and HAPPY:
- sleeping bag (or bedroll of a blanket) and a pillow
- towel and washcloth (old ones are suggested)
- toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush, etc.)
- water bottle -- this is vital
- underclothes
- “long johns” or layers
- socks, several pair
- pajamas
- pants
- sneakers, hiking boots or shoes (a pair to get wet, a pair to stay dry)
- t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters (cozy and comfortable - think layers and your own personal comfort with being hot or cold)
- rain gear (from head to toe) -- dry is happy!
- hat (cover those ears)
- gloves -- more than 1 pair
- warm jacket / coat (The TES sweatshirt is not warm enough)
- plastic bag to pack and in which to bring home wet stuff
- curiosity, sense of discovery, and smiles
ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED
- A snack for the bus on Wednesday -- candy is not permitted
- A water bottle filled with water and labeled with your child’s name
- Money for lunch at Subway on the way home on Friday ($7 - $8)
Optional items:
- 1800's period clothing (i.e. bandana, headband, vest, apron, overalls, bonnet, nothing huge or expensive) ; chapstick; flashlight; sunscreen / bug spray
- Money (no more than $20) for the Earthshine gift shop. We believe memories are the best souvenirs! Spending money here is completely optional.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING: gum, radio, cell phones, Fitbits, IPODs, snacks, matches or lighters, electronic games / anything with a screen
WEATHER FORECAST for this week at Earthshine
Wednesday - RAIN with temperature ranging from 40℉ to 64℉
Thursday - Partly cloudy with temperature ranging from 31℉ to 56℉
Friday - Partly cloudy with temperature ranging from 38℉ to 54℉
Earthshine is in a wonderful, natural setting. When it's windy, it's very, very windy; when it's wet, it's very, very wet. Layers of clothes are better than one heavy jacket. Wool is great because it's warm even if it gets wet. Nylon stops the wind penetration. Remember the adage “There is no such thing as inclement weather, just inappropriate clothing." Be prepared!
Just remember that Earthshine is an OUTDOOR education center. Anything that comes to Earthshine will get dirty -- wonderfully dirty. Old, comfortable clothes are best. Use wool, nylon, polyester and synthetics in place of cotton clothing as much as possible (Cotton, once wet, will not dry by the time they go home).
Have your child bring only what he / she can carry. We strongly recommend that students put all items in their arms to make sure they can carry everything. Rain or shine, the majority of activities are outside.