Packing ListCWES SUMMER ADVENTUREDevil’s Lake Mini-Adventure Trip

Please bring the following items to ensure that you have a great time at camp.

For more information, please call us at (715) 346-2937

Clothing
5-6 Pairs of socks
5-6 Pairs of underwear
5-6 Short-sleeve shirts
4-5 Pairs of shorts
1 Rain Jacket
2 Long sleeve shirts for evenings/rock climbing
1 Sweatshirt or sweater
1-2 or two pair jeans or sweatpants
1 Pair of pajamas
1-2 Bathing suits
1 baseball cap or other style hat for rock climbing

1 pair of wind pants to wear over shorts for rock climbing

Bedding
Sleeping bag and pillow that can be compressed
Shoes
Hiking boots or comfortable shoes for rock climbing –
sandals are not allowed on these days!
Shower shoes/sturdy water sandals
Sandals that strap all the way around your foot
Bathroom Items
1towel for bathing and the beach
1 Washcloths
Soap
Shampoo/conditioner
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Hairbrush/comb / Other Important Stuff
Water bottle (a durable one)—or buy one at CWES
School size backpack
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Flashlight
Dirty clothes bag
Optional Items
Camera/film (Please label disposable cameras with camper’s name)
Swimming goggles
Insect repellent
Book, journal
Do NOT Bring
Illegal drugs, alcohol, firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind
Expensive jewelry
“Good” clothes
Food, candy, pop, or gum
I-Pods or radios
Cell phones
Hand-held electronic games
Animals/pets
Personal sports equipment such as archery equipment, bats, etc. CWES has sports equipment available for use during free time.
Anything else that would be considered inappropriate for a camp setting (i.e. laptops, etc.)
*You do not need to bring fist aid supplies like Band-Aids, aspirin/non-aspirin, or antibiotic cream; our staff will have those available.

*If any inappropriate items are brought to camp, the CWES staff reserves the right to take those items and securely store them until the end of camp. If illegal items are brought to camp, items will be confiscated and parents/guardians will be notified.

Medications: If you have non-prescription or prescription medications to take while at camp, please bring them in a clearly labeled, original container. (State law requires that all medication brought to CWES be in their original container.) Written instructions must be provided for dispensing the medication. If you can bring your info sheet on your medicine from your pharmacy, it is very helpful to us as an extra reference. All medications will be kept locked in the Health Lodge to ensure the safety and privacy of campers. Trained health staff will dispense medications. Asthma inhalers, bee sting kits, insulin injection needs, glucose tablets, and glucagonkits can be kept with the child.

Lost and Found: Please be aware that CWES is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please put your child’s name on EVERYTHING they bring to camp. This helps our camp staff tremendously with lost and found items.

Trading Post: We will collect campers’ money on the first day of camp so they don’t have to worry about it, deduct what they spend each day and return the remaining balance at the end of camp.

Clothing Selection and Packing Strategies

Trip Participants;

Greetings from the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES). When you’re on the trail or water, you must be prepared to try something new...living light. This means that the less gear you carry, the better your trip will be. You should also be aware that if you are on a trip that is anywhere near water, you will most likely get wet during the adventure. Therefore be sure to make your clothing choices with this in mind. If you have questions about the information below please call us at 715-346-2937.

Your dirty clothes bag can be as simple as a small plastic grocery bag. The best pants you could bring on the trip are a nylon or gortex style wind pant to go over a pair of shorts. This will protect your legs from the sun and mosquitoes. These types of pants are very light, and dry easily. If all you have are blue jeans bring them along, but remember that if jeans get wet, they take a long time to dry. However, jeans are better than no pants at all.

Two long sleeve t-shirts work great. One should be heavy weight as nights can be chilly, even in the summer. The other should be lightweight in case of warm, muggy weather. Bringing a light jacket is good, but it should be made of fast drying material, like nylon, if at all possible. A big rain poncho works well for rainy days. A bandana can be used as a headband to stop sweat from dripping in your eyes, and a hat is strongly recommended to protect your scalp and face from the suns powerful rays. We will be spending a lot of time in the sun on all trips, thus putting on a lot of sunscreen. If you purchase sunscreen buy nothing less than SPF 30. Coppertone Sport in the blue bottle is waterproof and the best sunscreen we have found. Sandals with a strap that will keep them on your feet (not flip flops) work well for the water, hiking boots or tennis shoeswork well for rock climbing/caving, and a light pair of camp shoes (running or tennis shoes) work well for night activities. At night you want to take your sandals or hiking boots off to air out and put on a dry pair of shoes.

Blue jean shorts will work the same as blue jean pants, heavy and challenging when wet. Try to bring a pair of quick drying shorts or a swim suit bottom to use on your trip. The items that dry the quickest are the best when on the trip. You will want to bring a small plastic flashlight and mosquito lotion (no sprays as they will go off in your pack). If you wear glasses bring an extra pair with you, especially if your vision is bad without them. It is also recommended to have a glasses strap to keep them attached to you in case you stumble while on the trail. A camera would be good to have to retain your memories, and please bring any inspirational quotes or readings. Each night we will have a sharing circle to talk about ourselves and what we experienced that day. Put items like journals, cameras, and other water sensitive equipment in ziploc bags to protect them from condensation.

When packing your gear, use the roll method of packing. This method of packing is used by many people who backpack across Europe. The roll method is to fold your clothes into a square and then roll it into a shape much like a rolling pin. This will allow you to organize clothing when you pack your dry bag or backpack, which we provide at CWES. Practice at home and compare the difference to conventional packing. Pack only what you need, practice roll packing, and check off your gear as you pack it. If you bring excess gear, you will have to leave extras at base camp.

See you soon!