What do I bring? Am I going to camp or school?
While we are located on the campus of Camp Kieve in Nobleboro, Maine, we are a school. Even though your days will be spent in a “classroom”, it will be one like you have never experienced before. You probably won’t even realize you are learning.
However, because of the outdoor lifestyle that you will be experiencing, a backpack and a laptop are not going to cut it. You will need to be prepared for anything. As we say at The Leadership School, “There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.” So, here is a list of those items that will help to make your stay comfortable and keep your parents from worrying:
- Personal items: toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, towel, etc.
- Sleeping bag and pillow. Bring both in a plastic bag to keep them clean and dry.
- Rain gear: unless it is thundering and lightening we DO go outside.
- Cold weather gear: Gloves, hats, scarves, winter boots, etc
- Socks, socks, socks: It sounds silly, but if you get wet or cold you are going to want warm feet.
- Clothing that can be layered. Sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts. It is easiest to take off extra layers than to wish you had brought more!
- Closed toed shoes: This is a requirement to climb on our Ropes Course.
- Miscellaneous Gear: Sunscreen, chapstick, water bottle, bug spray, cameras are allowed but not in the classroom, flashlight.
- You can leave your school books, pencils and rulers behind. But, you may want to bring reading material for at night.
- Medications must be in the original bottle, with the label indicating name and dose. All medications will go to the infirmary upon arrival and be divided into cabins for your cabin staff to distribute accordingly. Our nurse will be checking all medications and dosage instructions when you arrive. Also, she will be on duty to help out during the week.
- We encourage you not to bring electronics, they may get lost. If you need music to fall asleep you may bring an ipod or portable cd player with headphones, but they must be kept in the cabin.
Any further questions or concerns? Feel free to
email us.
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