SUMMER PROGRAM PACKING LISTS
SUMMER PROGRAM PACKING LISTS
Notes on packing for camp…
Mark Your Belongings: Please clearly mark all of your clothes and equipment with your name in permanent ink. This allows us to serve you better in returning lost items.
Clothes Washing: There will be time allotted for instruction and completion of low-impact, old-timey, hand washing of clothes. We view this as a valuable teachable moment to connect with our ancestors and aid in the realization of the convenience of modern washing machines.
Purchasing Clothing & Gear: It is not necessary to shop at high-dollar outdoor gear retail stores to secure items from this list. Much of this clothing can be found in your local thrift store or through discount dealers online. Water bottles can be as simple as an empty Gatorade bottle. Please don’t feel you have to spend a lot to outfit yourself for camp. Please call us for assistance or clarification. Buffalo Cove has “loaners” for some of this gear, so if you are having issues obtaining anything, please contact us. We will supply all technical gear necessary for our outdoor adventures (i.e. backpacking packs, PFDs, shelters).
What NOT to Bring: You are coming to Buffalo Cove to get away from your everyday world, experience new and wonderful things, and nurture your relationship with the natural world. It is time to “unplug!” Please leave your electronic devices (cell phones, etc.) at home. We have many scaly and furry neighbors who would love to share any food you may bring to camp. In order to avoid any unwanted visitation by these friends, please leave all snack foods, candy, drinks, etc. at home. Of course - all alcohol, illegal drugs, and dangerous weapons are strictly forbidden. Please contact us with any questions about these issues. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
A Note on Cell Phones: We have decided to make camp a phone-free zone. Our years of observation have convinced us that they are a distraction, fragile, and take away from our time in the woods. There is practically no cell reception in our valley, but campers can still “sneak away” to play video games and look at content that they have downloaded. We have watched these devices become addictive, and have worked with campers going through serious withdrawl from attachment to these small screens. Even if used for “just a camera” – they are drawn into looking a pics on their screen, rather than engaging in life around them. If the phone shows up at camp, we reserve the right to collect the device and hold it in our office until the end of the session. A simple film or digital camera is welcome. Thank you for understanding!
If you have any further questions or comments, please email us at programs@buffalocove.com. We look forward to having your child spend time with us this summer!
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Clothing:
Sweater - 100% wool or polyester fleece
Stocking cap - Wool or Polyester Fleece
Rain Coat – 100% waterproof! No water resistant material (i.e. windbreakers)
T-shirts - 4-5
Long sleeve shirt - lightweight pull over or button down
Shorts - 3 pairs
Long pants – 1- 2 pair of light weight, quick drying pants - poly/nylon blend is preferred
Socks – one pair for each day of camp (at least a couple pair of wool/poly socks)
Underwear - 7
2 Bathing Suits
2 towels
1 pair of hiking boots / shoes – broken in, comfortable & sturdy
1 pair of water/river shoes – old tennis shoes or water sport sandals (no flip-flops! These must be secured to your feet!)
1 pair of comfortable lightweight shoes – for lounging around camp and giving your feet a break!
Bedding:
Sleeping bag (compactable, with a stuff sack & rated to at least 40 degrees)
Sheet is optional for summer sleeping
Toiletries:
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Shower supplies (keep it simple and biodegradable)
Feminine hygiene needs
Medications / Special Needs:
any medications you will need while at camp (these will be turned into Camp Staff)
please call us to discuss any special needs so we can help to accommodate you
Other Required Gear:
Knife – 2.5”-4” good quality blade (i.e. Mora and Opinel have many options to choose from around $20) is strongly recommended. Lock blade, or sheath knife, non-serrated, High Carbon steel is preferred. Make sure it is comfortable in your grip! Uncomfortable knife handles = blisters (hint- Flat handled pocket knives with a pocket clip are not comfortable to carve with!)
2 Water bottles – 1quart size
Bandanna – a multi-use, handy tool
Flashlight – small size with fresh batteries plus one set of extra batteries.
Sunblock (small tube)
Insect repellant
Daypack – sturdy pack to carry your daily supplies around camp or on day hikes
Several Large Plastic bags to separate dirty clothes
Optional:
Sun Hat / Sun shirt / Sun Glasses
Rain Hat / Rain Pants
Camera
Journal / pencils / letter writing material
Pillow
Book for reading during rest time
Musical instruments (please realize we will be in a rough, outdoor environment – so nothing expensive!)
Please pack all of your belongings into a sturdy duffel type bag or large backpack, Participants will need to carry it over rough terrain a few hundred yards to their sleeping shelters.
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Clothing:
Sweater - 100% wool or polyester fleece
Stocking cap - Wool or Polyester Fleece
Rain Coat – 100% waterproof! No water resistant material (i.e. windbreakers)
T-shirts - 4-5 (a couple quick dry options would be great!)
Long sleeve shirt - pull over or button down (light weight wool or polyester thermal layer)
Shorts - 3 pairs (quick drying materials)
Long pants – 1- 2 pair of light weight, quick drying pants - poly/nylon blend is preferred
Socks – one pair for each day of camp (wool/poly material recommended)
Underwear - 9
Bathing Suit
1 towel (small / quick dry camp towels)
1 pair of hiking boots / shoes – broken in, comfortable & sturdy. Try to have put a couple dozen miles on them before arrival
1 pair of water/river shoes – old tennis shoes or water sport sandals (no flip-flops! These must be secured to your feet!)
1 pair of light weight comfortable shoes – for lounging around camp and giving your feet a break (ie flip flops, crocks)!
Bedding:
Sleeping bag (compactable, with a stuff sack & rated to at least 40 degrees)
Toiletries:
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Shower supplies (keep it simple, Small tube of biodegradable trail soap)
Feminine hygiene needs
Medications / Special Needs:
any medications you will need while at camp (these will be turned into Camp Staff)
please call us to discuss any special needs so we can help to accommodate you
Other Required Gear:
Knife – 2.5”-4” good quality blade (i.e. Mora and Opinel have many options to choose from around $20) is strongly recommended. Lock blade, or sheath knife, non-serrated, High Carbon steel is preferred. Make sure it is comfortable in your grip! Uncomfortable knife handles = blisters. Flat handled pocket knives with a clip are not comfortable to carve with!
2 Water bottles – 1quart size
Bandanna – a multi-use, handy tool
Flashlight – small size with fresh batteries plus one set of extra batteries.
Sunblock (small tube)
Insect repellant
Daypack – sturdy pack to carry your daily supplies / help organize gear
Several Large Plastic bags to separate dirty clothes
Mess Kit – non fragile Bowl, mug, spoon
Lightweight pair of LEATHER work gloves
Optional:
Sun Hat / Sun shirt / Sun Glasses (highly suggested)
Rain Hat / Rain Pants
Camera
Journal / pencils / letter writing material
Book for reading during rest time
Any Adventuring gear you already own and are comfortable with (Tarps, Hammocks, packs, sleeping pads, PFD’s etc. – No tents).
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Clothing:
Sweater - 100% wool or polyester fleece
Stocking cap - Wool or Polyester Fleece
Rain Coat – 100% waterproof! No water resistant material (i.e. windbreakers)
T-shirts - 4-5
Long sleeve shirt - lightweight pull over or button down
Shorts - 3 pairs
Long pants – 1- 2 pair of light weight, quick drying pants - poly/nylon blend is preferred
Socks – one pair for each day of camp (at least a couple pair of wool/poly socks)
Underwear - 7
2 Bathing Suits
2 towels
1 pair of hiking boots / shoes – broken in, comfortable & sturdy
1 pair of water/river shoes – old tennis shoes or water sport sandals (no flip-flops! These must be secured to your feet!)
1 pair of comfortable lightweight shoes – for lounging around camp and giving your feet a break!
Bedding:
Sleeping bag (compactable, with a stuff sack & rated to at least 40 degrees)
Sheet is optional for summer sleeping
Toiletries:
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Shower supplies (keep it simple and biodegradable)
Feminine hygiene needs
Medications / Special Needs:
any medications you will need while at camp (these will be turned into Camp Staff)
please call us to discuss any special needs so we can help to accommodate you
Other Required Gear:
Knife – 2.5”-4” good quality blade (i.e. Mora and Opinel have many options to choose from around $20) is strongly recommended. Lock blade, or sheath knife, non-serrated, High Carbon steel is preferred. Make sure it is comfortable in your grip! Uncomfortable knife handles = blisters (hint- Flat handled pocket knives with a pocket clip are not comfortable to carve with!)
2 Water bottles – 1quart size
Bandanna – a multi-use, handy tool
Flashlight – small size with fresh batteries plus one set of extra batteries.
Sunblock (small tube)
Insect repellant
Daypack – sturdy pack to carry your daily supplies around camp or on day hikes
Several Large Plastic bags to separate dirty clothes
Optional:
Sun Hat / Sun shirt / Sun Glasses
Rain Hat / Rain Pants
Camera
Journal / pencils / letter writing material
Pillow
Book for reading during rest time
Musical instruments (please realize we will be in a rough, outdoor environment – so nothing expensive!)
Please pack all of your belongings into a sturdy duffel type bag or large backpack, Participants will need to carry it over rough terrain a few hundred yards to their sleeping shelters.
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Clothing:
✓Sweater - 100% wool or polyester fleece
✓ Stocking cap - Wool or Polyester Fleece
✓ Rain Coat – 100% waterproof! No water resistant material (i.e. windbreakers)
✓ T-shirts - 7-8 (a couple quick dry options would be great!)
✓ Long sleeve shirt - pull over or button down (light weight wool or polyester thermal layer)
✓ Shorts - 3 pairs (quick drying materials)
✓ Long pants – 1- 2 pair of light weight, quick drying pants - poly/nylon blend is preferred
✓ Socks – one pair for each day of camp (at least a couple pair of wool/poly socks)
✓ Underwear - 10
✓ 2 Bathing Suits
✓ 2 towels (small / quick dry camp towels)
✓ 1 pair of hiking boots / shoes – broken in, comfortable & sturdy. Try to have put a couple dozen miles on them before arrival
✓ 1 pair of water/river shoes – old tennis shoes or water sport sandals (no flip-flops! These must be secured to your feet!)
✓ 1 pair of light weight comfortable shoes – for lounging around camp and giving your feet a break!
Bedding:
✓ Sleeping bag (compactable, with a stuff sack & rated to at least 40 degrees)
Toiletries:
✓ Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
✓ Shower supplies (keep it simple and biodegradable)
✓ Feminine hygiene needs
Medications / Special Needs:
✓ any medications you will need while at camp (these will be turned into Camp Staff)
✓ please call us to discuss any special needs so we can help to accommodate you
Other Required Gear:
✓ Knife – 2.5”-4” good quality blade (i.e. Mora and Opinel have many options to choose from around $20) is strongly recommended. Lock blade, or sheath knife, non-serrated, High Carbon steel is preferred. Make sure it is comfortable in your grip! Uncomfortable knife handles = blisters. Flat handled pocket knives with a clip are not comfortable to carve with!
✓ 2 Water bottles – 1quart size
✓ Bandanna – a multi-use, handy tool
✓ Flashlight – small size with fresh batteries plus one set of extra batteries.
✓ Sunblock (small tube)
✓ Insect repellant
✓ Daypack – sturdy pack to carry your daily supplies / help organize gear
✓ Several Large Plastic bags to separate dirty clothes
✓ Mess Kit – non fragile Bowl, mug, spoon
✓ Lightweight pair of LEATHER work gloves
Optional:
✓ Sun Hat / Sun shirt / Sun Glasses (highly suggested)
✓ Rain Hat / Rain Pants
✓ Camera
✓ Journal / pencils / letter writing material
✓ Pillow
✓ Book for reading during rest time
✓ Any Adventuring gear you already own and are comfortable with (packs, sleeping pads, PFD’s etc. – No Tents)
Please pack all of your belongings into a sturdy duffel type bag or large backpack, Participants will need to carry it over rough terrain a few hundred yards to their sleeping shelters.
-
Clothing:
✓ Sweater - 100% wool or polyester fleece
✓ Stocking cap - Wool or Polyester Fleece
✓ Rain Coat – 100% waterproof! No water resistant material (i.e. windbreakers)
✓ T-shirts - 4-5
✓ Long sleeve shirt - lightweight pull over or button down
✓ Shorts - 3 pairs
✓ Long pants – 1- 2 pair of light weight, quick drying pants - poly/nylon blend is preferred
✓ Socks – one pair for each day of camp (at least a couple pair of wool/poly socks)
✓ Underwear - 7
✓ 2 Bathing Suits
✓ 2 towels
✓ 1 pair of hiking boots / shoes – broken in, comfortable & sturdy
✓ 1 pair of water/river shoes – old tennis shoes or water sport sandals (no flip-flops or crocks! These must be secured to your feet!)
✓ 1 pair of comfortable lightweight shoes (ie flip flops, crocks)– for lounging around camp and giving your feet a break!
Choose EARTH TONES when considering clothing options.
Bedding:
✓ Sleeping bag (compactable, with a stuff sack & rated to at least 40 degrees)
✓ Sheet is optional for summer sleeping
Toiletries:
✓ Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
✓ Shower supplies (keep it simple and biodegradable)
✓ Feminine hygiene needs
Medications / Special Needs:
✓ any medications you will need while at camp (these will be turned into Camp Staff)
✓ please call us to discuss any special needs so we can help to accommodate you
Other Required Gear:
✓ Knife – 2.5”-4” good quality blade (i.e. Mora and Opinel have many options to choose from around $20) is strongly recommended. Lock blade, or sheath knife, non-serrated, High Carbon steel is preferred. Make sure it is comfortable in your grip! Uncomfortable knife handles = blisters (hint- Flat handled pocket knives with a pocket clip are not comfortable to carve with!)
✓ 2 Water bottles – 1quart size
✓ Bandanna – a multi-use, handy tool
✓ Flashlight – small size with fresh batteries plus one set of extra batteries.
✓ Sunblock (small tube)
✓ Insect repellant
✓ Daypack – sturdy pack to carry your daily supplies around camp or on day hikes
✓ Several Large Plastic bags to separate dirty clothes
✓ Lightweight pair of LEATHER work gloves
Optional:
✓ Sun Hat / Sun shirt / Sun Glasses
✓ Rain Hat / Rain Pants
✓ Camera
✓ Journal / pencils / letter writing material
✓ Pillow
✓ Book for reading during rest time
✓ Musical instruments (please realize we will be in a rough, outdoor environment – so nothing expensive!)
Please pack all of your belongings into a sturdy duffel type bag or large backpack, Participants will need to carry it over rough terrain a few hundred yards to their sleeping shelters.