What to Pack

Appropriate Clothing

  • Shirts (Several T-shirts, Long Sleeved Shirts or Sweatshirts)
  • Swimsuit & Beach Towel
  • Active Wear Pants
  • Knee-Length Shorts for Ropes Course
  • Long Pants & Sweats
  • Undergarments, Socks, Athletic Shoes
  • Light Jacket
  • Heavy Jacket
  • Extra Pair of Shoes

Sleeping Gear, etc.

  • Sleeping Bag
  • Pillow
  • Sunscreen
  • Body Soap & Soapbox
  • Bath Towel
  • Flashlight
  • Toiletries (Hair Brush, Tooth Brush/Paste, Shampoo, Chapstick, Insect Repellent, Poison Oak Lotion, etc.)

Remember

  • If RYLA t-shirts are provided they are encouraged to be worn during the weekend
  • Pens and notebooks will also be provided.
  • Any MEDICATION you carry must be in containers bearing their prescription. If over-the-counter medicine or vitamins, they must be in readily identifiable containers.

We suggest that:

  • You identify each garment with markings that do not come off when wet.
  • You mark all other items in some manner.
  • Cameras and musical instruments be marked in a permanent manner.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you leave cell phones, tablet computers, MP3 players, ear buds, etc. at home. If you do bring them and use them excessively you will be asked to give them to your counselor during the daytime activities.

Phones/ electronic devices will not be used during your week stay.

DO NOT BRING FOOD! There will be plenty!

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR OWN CAR! There is no parking available for participants’ cars. You have to pre arrange if you are going to be driving, as there is no parking onsite. 

COME…ENJOY…LEARN…HAVE FUN…and go home wiser and happier.