Marinelab Packing List
MarineLab Packing List
Please dress appropriately for school travel when traveling to and from Key Largo. Save beachwear for MarineLab. Students may wear beachwear while at MarineLab – however, please use some discretion.
Remember, we are allowed one piece of carry-on luggage (9 in. x 14 in. x 22 in.) and a backpack(7 in. x 15 in. x 16 in.) This means packing light and carefully. Bags any larger or overweight will require an extra fee.
Toiletries and Personal Items
____Protective sunblock – SPF 30+ – MarineLab has banned oil (absolutely required for every student, every day)
Students are checked for sunscreen daily before going out.*
____Insect repellent – trust me, you need this*
____Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine products, soap, etc.), wash cloth
____2 towels (one for shower, one for the boat-please bring thin regular size towels, they dry faster)
____Medication in a baggie with complete instructions – include motion sickness meds, if needed
____Water bottle (required) – MarineLab does not allow disposable water bottles on the campus
____Plastic bags (to get wet items home)
____Camera (waterproof and disposable recommended) remember to put your name on it – many are identical
____Money for lunch on the way to Key Largo and for dinner and breakfast on the way back (other meals provided by
MarineLab) – think about the amount your student eats - $30 - $50 should be more than enough.
____Optional - Money for snacks and souvenirs at the MarineLab shop – please limit to $50
*Students may only take sunscreen and insect repellent in 2.5 oz. containers on the plane.
Providence Middle will provide additional sunscreen and insect repellent for refills.
Clothing
____4 changes of clothing with underwear and socks
____swim wear – although not required, girls might want to consider a one-piece for climbing in and out of the
boat and snorkeling
____old t-shirts for snorkeling – required by MarineLab for sun protection – if you do not bring your own, they
will require that you wear one of theirs
____windbreaker or rain coat – important to have in a cool rain on the boat!
Placing clothing in space saver bags or 2 gallon Ziploc baggies prevents clean clothing from getting wet. It also allows for ‘tighter’ packing.
Equipment
MarineLab provides quality snorkel gear – please do not bring your own
Do Not Bring (MarineLab requests that students not bring the following)
Cell Phones Food Gum Dive Gloves Knives Large Beach Towels
Contact Information for Parents:
MarineLab is located at Mile Marker 103.2, Oceanside, 51 Shoreland Drive in Key Largo.
Numbers 305-451-1139 or 800-741-1139 are staffed from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
If you need to reach a student directly, call 305-451-9528 or 305-451-9536, which are pay phones and may be answered by students and chaperones. Providence staff will also have cell phones. (Numbers will be provided)
Remember, field trips (students are on boats or snorkeling) usually take place from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm and again
from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm, and students are in evening labs and discussions from 7:30 pm until 10:00 pm.
Emergency Care:
In the unlikely event of an accident or emergency, students are taken to Mariners Hopsital. 305-852-4418