Here it is:
- Backpack - internal or external frame
- Tent (one or two man) backpacking and ground cloth (you will be sleeping outdoors)
- Sleeping Bag suitable for one person
- Form Pad
- Rain Gear
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towel, washcloth, and soap
- 2 small flashlights with extra batteries
- Aqua shoes, tennis shoes, sandals or moccasins
- Heavy socks and poly sock liners
- Swimsuit and large towel
- Clothing for 3 Days (please layer and prepare for rain and wind)
- Knife, fork, and spoon (cup and plate will be provided). Meals will be prepared and served by the cook crew
- Suntan lotion
- Sun Glasses
- Hat or Cap
- Water jug or canteen
- Folding Camp Chair
- Paper and pen/pencils for notes
- Small backpack or fanny pack
- Personal First Aid kit
- Compass
- Mountain Bike and Helmet (notify us if you don't have access to a bike)
- Personal climbing gear i.e. harness, helmet, figure eight, locking D caribiners, ATC, and gloves
- Songbook and/or musical instrument
- Scriptures
- Camera
- Pillow
- Personal Snacks
- GPS
- Ranger Guidebook, No 3128
- Star Charts
Here is a breakdown on how those items may be used during the first weekend:
| Day | Session | Should Bring | Comments |
| Thursday 16th | Check in | Copy of Class 3 Physical, course fees if not already paid | Will be located behind the museum, watch for signs and staff to direct you |
| Will drop off camping gear at check in - will have time later to set up camp | Mt Bike or hybrid for travel to and from camp to classroom recommended but not required | ||
| Camping gear - 10 essentials/first aid kit- | Camp site is primitive there will be porta potty and short walk to shower house | ||
| Low COPE | Comfortable Shoes | Forecast is 72 and partly sunny. May need jacket since will be doing this at 9 am | |
| Welcome | Omnimax Classroom where we will be most of the morning and afternoon | ||
| Safe Swim Defense | Pen and paper | ||
| Climb on Safely | |||
| Lunch- Sweet 16 | Appetite | ||
| Leave No Trace | |||
| Back Packing | |||
| Dutch Oven Cooking | Behind the Museum on pavement | ||
| Trek Safely | Back in classroom | ||
| Dinner | In Museum | ||
| Speaker | Registered Scout Uniform -Venturing for staff | ||
| Museum Tour | |||
| Possible IMAX movie | |||
| Friday 17th | GPS | Camp chair-water bottle/day pack with 10 essentials | Omnimax Classroom |
| Round Robin | Wilderness Survival | Round Robin Outdoors with cycling | |
| Cycling planned but may defer to more GPS hands on | GPS if you have one- units will be available if needed | ||
| Lunch | Appetite | ||
| Emergency Preparedness | classroom setting | ||
| Group Photos | Course shirts | ||
| Round Robin | Scuba | Swim suit, water gear, shower gear (extra towel) | |
| Expedition Planning | Pen and paper | Will be planning overnighter for second weekend | |
| Dinner | Appetite | ||
| Safety Afloat | |||
| Land Navigation | Compass | ||
| Astronomy | Flash lights | ||
| Saturday 18th | Shooting Sports | Eye protection - sunglasses ok, shooting or safety glasses if you have them | Hearing protection if you have, ear plugs provided |
| Conservation | Day pack with 10 essentials, water | ||
| Round Robin | Cycling | Mt bike or hybrid, road bike ok | Will be doing bridge pedal as time permits |
| Rock Climbing | Firm, well fitting or climbing shoes | Portable Wall | |
| Watercraft | Swim suit, water shoes, shorts change of dry clothes | Should be done by about 5pm on your own for dinner |
Look forward to seeing everybody on Thursday!
