Staff Packing List
Compiled by Elizabeth Huber (1999)

CLOTHING
The packing theory on this is that you won't have a lot of time to do
laundry and you don't
want to do it often either so...

-lots of underwear
-lots of socks (both thick hiking ones and other ones)
-lots of bras (where applicable)
-T-Shirts (general consensus was 8-10, people use less but that is what it appears the majority brought)
-long sleeved shirts (1-2)
-sweaters and sweatshirts (1-2)
-shorts (1-2)
-pants (a wide variety of types, jeans, cotton, fleece, flannel, warm-ups, etc....)
-PJ's (a set for warmer nights and one for colder ones)
-fleece/wool coat type of thing
-windbreaker
-Good Raingear (make sure to have both coat and pants if you want to be a dry happy counselor)
-bathrobe
-swimsuit
-shoes: Think wet and muddy
Hiking boots
Sandals (water type not flip flops)
Shower shoes
two pair tennis shoes
slippers or dorm type of shoes
-winter hat
-baseball cap type of thing for sun protection
-towels (2)

OTHER GEAR
Packing theory is that the Ridge is going to be your home so bring things to make yourself comfortable.
-hangers
-pillows (as many as you like to sleep with at home within reason)
-sheets and blankets
-laundry bag or basket
-toiletries (remember you won't have a lot of time to run to town to get stuff so come with enough to last you)
-bucket-basket for toiletries
-alarm clock
-books (both personal and those to read to kids)
-art stuff (markers, crayons, paper, etc....)
-games (cards, board games etc....)
-flashlights
-water bottles (2+)
-backpack (for shorter hikes etc....)
-laundry detergent
-extra batteries
-camera and film
-writing stuff (bring stamps)
-CD's, Tapes and players(for use between sessions)
-sleeping bag
-sleeping pad-if you have one
-backpacking pack-if you have one
-other camping gear that you may have and like to use
-buckets, bins, or boxes to stay organized and make the weekly moving process easier.
Also you probably want to have at least one bucket with cover that is NOT clear so you can keep personal stuff in there. Remember that counselors live with campers the whole summer.