Outdoor Field Trip Student Checklist
Clothing
Runners or hiking boots – no sandals, foam shoes, etc.
Long pants – Shorts may be appropriate when the weather is hot, however long pants should be packed so they can be worn in areas of thick brush or stinging nettle.
T-shirt
Sweatshirt or bunny hug
Windbreaker or jacket
Cap or a hat
Rainwear
Dress in layers!
Food (Some food items may not be applicable for half-day trips)
1 to 2 litres of water
Fill plastic, leak proof bottles (pop bottles work well) 1/3 of the way with water and freeze the day before your trip. The morning of the trip, fill the containers the rest of the way with water. These can also serve as ice packs for you lunch.
Sandwiches – pack in plastic box
Fruits and vegetables – carrots, celery, apples, oranges, grapes, etc.
Cookies, granola bars
Trail mix for snacks (Remember: No Nuts!)
NO GUM! NO SEEDS! NO JUNK FOOD! NO POP!
Plastic grocery bag for garbage
Bring more food than you would normally eat on a school day. You will be hungry from the exercise and fresh air.
Other Items
Insect repellent – those with deet work well.
Sunscreen is essential – SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15 or higher
NO MUSIC, VIDEO GAMES, KNIVES, or JEWELLERY
Sunglasses – optional
Personal medication – inhalers and epi-pens should be easily accessible
Pencil and notepaper
Bathroom tissue in a plastic bag
Personal first aid kit
Binoculars and camera – with permission from parents and teacher
Backpack to carry all you gear
Parent Helpers on Monday, October 6th, 2014. Welcome to Ms. Wilkinson, Mr. Hudema, and Mrs. Thileepan. It's going to be a great day. Thanks so much for volunteering!!
SLIP on a shirt. SLAP on a hat. SLOP on some sunscreen.
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