To assist parents in outfitting their daughter(s)
for camp, Wavus will send a comprehensive set of "helpful
hints" during the spring which is intended to answer many
questions that may arise. By all means, bring things you already
own or shop at a local army/navy or sporting goods store if
you prefer.
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Required for Trips - Items listed
in this section are ESSENTIAL for your daughter's health
and safety while out on wilderness trips. She must have the
following:
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| 1 |
rain suit - very important |
| 1 |
sleeping bag with stuff bag (goose down is not
recommended). We suggest a 20 degree rating |
| 1 |
duffel bag (such as waterproof "river duffel"
w/back straps) - highly recommended for girls 12 and older |
| 1 |
foam pad or air mattress (particularly for longer
trips) |
| 1 |
pair poly/cotton pants which dry quickly (not
blue jeans). Nylon sports pants are great. |
| 1 |
polar fleece jacket (or similar outer garment,
such as a wool sweater to retain body heat when wet) |
| 1 |
long sleeve t-shirt - keeps bugs away |
| 1 |
pair synthetic long underwear midweight - tops
and bottoms |
| 1 |
pairs sneakers |
| 1 |
water bottle or canteen |
| 2 |
pairs hiking socks - wool or blended |
| 1 |
pair sandals such as Teva brand (or non-leather
sneakers which dry quickly when wet) |
| 1 |
life vest (Kieve will loan you one if you don't
own one) |
| 1 |
swimsuit |
| 1 |
warm hat |
| 1 |
insect repellent |
| 1 |
flashlight |
| Custom Wavus shirts |
| 2 |
Wavus shirts - any style (required for Sunday) |
| Other Suggested Articles |
| 2 |
blankets, 2 sets of sheets, 2 pillow cases |
| 1 |
pillow |
| 5 |
short sleeve T-shirts |
| 3 |
pair shorts |
| 1 |
pair long pants - jeans, khakis, Carhartt's, sweatpants
etc |
| 1 |
windbreaker/anorak top of light jacket - good
rain gear will suffice |
| 1 |
belt |
| 5 |
pair underwear |
| 5 |
pair athletic socks |
| 1 |
pair warm pajamas |
| 1 |
laundry bag |
| 3 |
bath/beach towels |
| 1 |
bandana |
| 1 |
flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries |
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Toothbrush; toothpaste; comb; soap, etc. and bag
to keep them in |
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Stationery; stamps; pens or pencils; writing journal |
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Insect repellant; sunscreen; lip balm with sunscreen;
sunglasses |
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Tennis racquet and tennis balls |
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Books and/or magazines |
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Playing card, chess or backgammon sets or other
non-electronic games |
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Baseball glove and baseball cap |
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Fishing rod and tackle – spin or fly for
lake |
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Prescription medication |
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Girls 14 & older - ok to bring an all-purpose
tool like a leatherman |
