Belle Meade Camping Trip Supply List
Clothing:
- A hat (please)
- A warm sweatshirt/fleece
- A long sleeve shirt (for sun cover)
- A loose fitting T-shirt
- A pair of pants
- Shorts
- Swimsuit
- Nightshirt or pjs
- A few pairs of socks and underwear
- Footwear – water shoes or secure sandals (no flip flops) and sneakers
- Rain jacket
Camping gear:
- Tent (if you don’t have a tent, ask around to borrow one, or let us know and we’ll see if we can find someone for you to share with)
- Ground Cloth (tarp for under your tent)
- Sleeping bag + pad (small pillow or blanket, if needed)
- Towel
- Headlamp with fresh batteries/flashlight
- Waterproof bags/wet bags to keep your clothing/personal items dry (a water resistant bookbag will also work)
Personal items:
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Toiletries– soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush
- Menstrual hygiene products
- Any medications you take regularly
- Reading material, sketchbook, deck of cards (optional)
- Kite and/or fishing gear(optional)
- Day pack (small book bag or tote to carry during the day for hikes/beach)
- Water bottle
- Extra snacks
While there are plenty of hands to help, ultimately it is your child’s responsibility to haul their gear in and out of the camp area. Please make sure they are capable of carrying everything and are familiar with how to operate any unfamiliar gear.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.