WHAT TO BRING

• A positive attitude and sense of humor

• Sleeping bag or sheet and blankets (Dorms are heated) and a pillow. Camp beds have vinyl mattresses only.

• Toiletries and other personal hygiene items – toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.

• Prescription medication(s) (must be listed on your application)

• Bath and hand towels

• Walking shoes, tennis shoes or hiking boots only. Sandals and other open-toed shoes are not allowed

• Long pants/jeans

• Short sleeved t-shirts

• Sweatshirts/sweaters

• Winter jacket, gloves and a hat

• Shorts are acceptable, but keep in mind temperatures drop quickly at night (30s to 50s)

• Underwear and socks

• Lightweight flashlight – remember fresh batteries.

• Phone and charger

 

FAMILY SUPPLIES

• Backpack (day pack) large enough for your handbook, extra jacket, snacks for the day, water bottle, tarp

• Family signifier (bandana, hat, head/wrist bands, etc.)

• A waterproof tarp to sit on for family meetings (just large enough for 10 people to sit, not too big)

• Snacks for family meetings

• Sharpie (to write names on water bottles)

• Hand sanitizer

• Sunscreen

• These items typically cost about $100. If you need assistance with this cost, please contact the RYLA Committee's facilitator coordinator.

 

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES

• Extra warm jackets, gloves, sweatshirts for students to borrow

• Extra pillows, towels, toiletries for students who forget

• Feminine products for students (camp doctor has these supplies, but sometimes students feel more comfortable asking a facilitator)

• Wet wipes or disinfecting wipes

• Extra chapsticks to give to students (lips always get dry in the mountains)

• Extra chargers and cords (committee members will have power strips you can request if needed)