San Mateo Outdoor Education

What To Bring: A Checklist For Cabin Leaders

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

First Day Lunch

You should bring a sack lunch for the first day. Bring only food that can be eaten during this meal, as the program will provide all meals and snacks for the rest of your stay. Gum and candy are not permitted. We challenge you to bring a waste-free lunch, containing only items that can be reused or recycled.

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. Mark your luggage and each item of clothing with your name.

Check BoxCabin leader Handbook
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 (appropriate messages only)
Check BoxTwo heavy cotton/flannel or wool shirts
Check BoxThree pairs pants (jeans, cords, or heavy trousers)
Check BoxOne heavy jacket or coat (regardless of the weather)
Check BoxWater bottle, day-pack
Check BoxAlarm clock (no radio)
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
Check BoxWatch

Optional items:

Check BoxSingle-use or inexpensive digital camera
Check BoxBathrobe
Check BoxGloves or mittens
Check BoxShorts (for warmer weather)
Check BoxBinoculars
Check BoxSnacks for time off (some refrigerator space will be available)
Check BoxQuarters to buy soda and use the pay phone during time off
Check BoxCash or a check to purchase an Outdoor Education t-shirt
Check BoxAppropriate music for Thursday night's meeting

Prohibited Items:

Check BoxNo tobacco products, alcohol, or illegal drugs
Check BoxNo valuables*
Check BoxNo electronic devices such as mp3 or media players, games, laptops or cell phones*
Check BoxNo curling irons, hair dryers, or aerosols
Check BoxNo cologne or perfume
Check BoxNo knives or hatchets

*All electronic devices, snacks, valuables and money will be held for use during your time off.