What to bring to skills camp:
Please check back before you leave home to see if we have thought of other stuff you should bring.
NB sunrise: 5:20AM; sunset 9:44PM with civil twilight until 10:30PM.
Normal temperatures for these dates: high 19C, low 5C
- O kit, including compass, whistle, SI stick if you have your own.
- gaiters strongly recommended (if you have some, because there are some rose bushes and possibly ticks),
- water bottle (possibly two). Drivers, please bring a jug of water if you have room in your car – can be filled at the camp.
- something to tell the time
- sunscreen
- insect repellent (some mosquitoes have been spotted on the map)
- hat
- extra socks and shoes (some marshes are wet)
- ?sunglasses
- ?rain gear (be prepared!)
- small backpack to take out to the map to carry your lunch, water bottle, other essentials
If you are staying overnight:
- potluck contribution for Friday evening supper/snack
- sleeping bag (light weight for Lodge; warmer for bunkhouse cabin, or an extra blanket)
- pillow
- (bottom sheet – optional)
- towel & toiletries
- PJs
- indoor shoes/slippers
- Flashlight (for finding the way to the bathroom in the night)
- One lantern per bunkhouse
- you will be sharing a room, so ear plugs?
- extra clothes, especially socks!
- Prescription medications
- If you have any fun orienteering puzzles, games, maps, please bring them.)