San Mateo Outdoor Education

What To Bring: A Checklist For Teachers

Be sure to bring rain gear, as wet weather can occur at any time of the year.
 

Essential Items

Older but serviceable clothing is best. We urge that you NOT buy new clothing or equipment. Space is limited – please bring only one duffle bag or suitcase and a sleeping bag.

Check BoxSleeping bag (or blanket/ bedroll and sheets) and pillow
Check BoxTwo pairs of shoes (tennis shoes are fine)
Check BoxFive pairs of socks
Check BoxFive changes of underwear
Check BoxThree t-shirts
Check BoxTwo heavy cotton/flannel or wool shirts
Check BoxThree pairs of pants (jeans, cords, or heavy trousers)
Check BoxOne heavy jacket or coat (regardless of the weather)
Check BoxWater bottle, daypack
Check BoxFlashlight and batteries
Check BoxRain gear (no matter how sunny)
Check BoxOne hat or cap
Check BoxOne or two pairs of pajamas
Check BoxOne bathing suit

Toilet kit containing:

Check BoxOne bath size towel
Check BoxSoap and shampoo
Check BoxToothbrush and toothpaste
Check BoxSunscreen
Check BoxOne washcloth
Check BoxComb or hairbrush
Check BoxShower slippers or flip-flops
Check BoxLetter writing materials (pencils, stationery, stamps)
Check BoxLaundry bag or plastic garbage bag

Items that will be important for you as a teacher to bring are:

Check BoxFlashlight
Check BoxWatch or alarm clock
Check BoxPencils (for teacher time)
Check BoxAny other supplies necessary for teacher time (paper, crayons, etc.)

Optional items:

Check BoxDigital or film camera
Check BoxVideo camera
Check BoxBinoculars
Check BoxNature field guides, rainy day videos, or other instructional resources
Check BoxMusical instrument
Check BoxSnacks (some refrigerator space is available)

Do not bring:

Check BoxAlcoholic beverages
Check BoxTelevisions or DVD players

While there may be some time for grading of papers, Outdoor Education is meant to be a time of experiential, tactile, and mobile learning. We encourage shared practice over completion of conventional school tasks.

If teachers MUST be off-campus during any part of the week due to an evening class, professional obligation, etc., they are required to make arrangements with their principal and request a replacement teacher who will assume responsibilities in their absence. A ratio of one teacher per class for each school district attending is required to be on site at all times. Questions regarding scheduling, sharing of instructor duties, and accommodation of special circumstances, can be directed to the Site Director or staff at (650) 747-0414.