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Gear (Summer Program)

Summer Gear List

Below is our gear list for our summer weeks at Through the Trees, including all Nature Immersion, Fishing Weeks and Farm Weeks. Our Epic Adventure and Rafting & Camping friends will receive a spearate email with gear list closer to the trip dates. We highly recommend labeling ALL GEAR with your child's name!

As you prepare for a day at Through The Trees, ask yourself the following questions:

  1. What does the weather forecast tell me about the day ahead?

  2. What should be worn to program and what should be packed in their backpack based on the weather forecast? If it is raining, please make sure waterproof layers are on their body at drop off.

BACKPACK

Start with a backpack to pack gear and extra clothes. It is really helpful to have a waterproof backpack or a rain cover for the backpack. Here are some suggested packs: 10L Waterproof for Half Day Children, 20L Waterproof for Smaller Full Day Children, 30L Waterproof for Larger Children

  • WHAT TO WEAR 

    • Long pants that can be tucked into socks (for tick management)

    • Short or Long sleeve T-shirt (long-sleeves helps prevent scratches, bug bites)

    • Extra layer - long sleeve fleece or wool shirt (or in the their backpack, if it’s hot)

    • Outer layer -  Waterproof Rain Pants or bibs & Rain Jacket, if needed for weather

    • Socks (try to avoid cotton) 

    • Sneakers, hiking boots or closed toed sandals (like Keens) for dry days

    • Rain boots on rainy days

    • Sun hat (optional)

  • EXTRA CLOTHING - Pack extra clothing in a plastic bag in a backpack.

    • Pants

    • T-Shirt

    • Warm Sweatshirt/Fleece

    • Socks

    • Underwear

    • Water shoes or other shoes that can get wet

  • FOOD & FOOD GEAR

    • Kids are very active all day and eat a lot of food. Good options are foods with healthy fats and protein like nut/seed butter, nuts, trail mix, cheese, jerky, bacon, hard boiled eggs. Avoid foods high in sugar.  Kids get extra hungry being outdoors, so pack extra!

    • Full Water bottle

    • Camp mug

  • OTHER

    • Camp hammock with tree straps (optional, but very helpful)

    • Journal and pens/pencils/markers (optional)

    • Small Tarp and 50ft. of paracord (optional, but good to have on rainy days)

    • Sunscreen (non-toxic/earth-friendly if possible)

    • Bug Spray (non-toxic/earth-friendly if possible)

    • Small Packable Towel

    • FISHING WEEK - Fishing pole (If your child does not have a fishing pole, please email transform@throughthetrees). We will likely have a few extras.

    • FISHING WEEK - Tackle box (optional)

  • THINGS NOT TO BRING

    • Electronics

    • Anything you do not want to get wet or dirty

    • Clothing or shoes that are precious, delicate or stain easily

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