Each participant (students, teachers, and chaperones) MUST bring:
- Completed and signed Medical/Liability/Media Release Form (If not submitted digitally)
- Additional Release Forms as needed (If not submitted digitally)– links can be found on “For Parents” pages
- Boots or closed-toed shoes – you will be walking in the woods
- Warm jacket and rain gear – rainy weather is possible – see weather links on event “Info” webpages
- Sleeping Bag and Pillow – participants will be in bunks, cabin style camping. Linens are not provided
- Your prescription medications, including inhalers and Epi-pens
Each team should bring:
- One laptop computer – see details on top of “For Students” webpages
- Adapter cables, etc. if using a Mac computer
- One power strip and one extension cord
- Any written or electronic information on the focus topic as a result of independent research, including learning resource items found on the website
- One clipboard
- Paper for note taking
- One calculator
- Umbrella – don’t laugh, this helps when writing in the rain
Each participant (students, teachers, and chaperones) should bring:
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Towel and washcloth
- Toiletries
- Hat – ball cap for sun and/or stocking cap for cold
- Gloves if cold weather is forecasted
- Reusable water bottle
- Flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
Optional items:
- Forestry Tools (Biltmore Stick, Diameter Tape)
- Nice clothes for Saturday’s presentation (or wear event t-shirts)
- Travel mug for hot beverages
- Foods for special diets – arrangements must be made in advance
- Snacks for presentation work time
- Card/Board Games for free time (something that can be played in 2-3 hours)
- Guitar, Harmonica, other small musical instuments
- A nice Book or something else to read