What to bring?
A note from "For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices"
As you make decisions about your clothing, hairstyle, and appearance, ask yourself, “Am I honoring my body as a sacred gift from God?” ...Avoid styles that emphasize or draw inappropriate attention to your physical body instead of who you are as a child of God with an eternal future. Let moral cleanliness and love for God guide your choices. Seek counsel from your parents.
Clothing for 3 Days/2 Nights:
Shirts
Sweatshirt or light jacket
Hat (for sun protection)
Pants/Shorts
Underwear
Socks
Pajamas
Swimsuit (or "get wet" outfit)
Water-shoes, sandals, or old tennis shoes (for creek)
Close-toed shoes (for rappelling)
Rain poncho (just in case)
Toiletry Items:
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Chapstick
Baby wipes (general hand & body cleanliness)
Comb/brush
Deodorant
Sanitary Items
Sunglasses/Eye care items
Sleeping Items:
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Pillow
Other Items:
Camp Chair
Medication
Towel (for use at creek)
Sunglasses
Scriptures
Refillable water bottle (Carry with you at all times)
Day Pack (for towel, water bottle, swim shoes, etc.)
Sun screen (multiple applications per day)
Cell Phones
We advise you to leave your phones at home. There is poor reception at the location and activities such as rappelling and kayaking can damage cell phones beyond repair. We also have more than 24 staff responsible for taking pictures during the retreat and accessible for download afterwards.
Note about showers:
Showers will not be available to the youth during the retreat. (Baby wipes may be a good option.)