Please read these lists carefully. When campers arrive well prepared for the weather and events at camp, the camp experience is more enjoyable!
Mark everything with your ward and name, as a lot of sleeping bags and gear can look alike. Rucker Lake can get very cold at night, and we have gotten rain before, so please bring some warm clothes and rain gear. Also note that there are no laundry facilities, so please bring everything you need for the entire week.
We want to make sure everyone can enjoy the outdoors to its fullest, so please leave your tablets, computers, hair dryers, flat irons, and other electronics at home!
CLOTHING
OUTERWEAR
2 pair long pants
2 pair fingertip length shorts
Hooded sweatshirt or warm jacket
BASE LAYER
T-shirts and shirts for 5 days
Underwear for 5 days
Thermal underwear (optional)
Accessories
Hat or cap (for hiking in sun)
Bandana
Sunglasses
Gloves or mittens (optional)
Other Clothing
One-piece swimsuit or modest tankini that covers the midriff
Pajamas or sweats for sleeping
Laundry bag
Small sewing kits with 4-6 large safety pins
shoes
5 pair socks
1 pair tennis shoes
1 pair of water shoes (REQUIRED for use on the water front!)
Spare shoelaces (optional)
Personal Items
Other
Scriptures
Journal
Camp bead necklace (1st years, you will get yours when you arrive!)
Lightweight camera (optional)
Stationery, pens, stamps (optional)
Musical instruments (optional)
Books (church standards) (optional)
Toiletries
Bath towel
Wash cloth
Biodegradable soap
Shampoo
Deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb and brush
Sanitary napkins or tampons
Lip protectant (unflavored)
Sunscreen
Insect repellant
Small first aid kit
Toilet paper bundle in a ziploc quart bag (1st years only)
Gear
Good warm sleeping bag (no slumber bag...it gets cold!)
Extra blanket (optional)
Sleeping pad
Pillow and pillowcases
2 large plastic garbage bags
Flashlight with extra batteries and bulb
Whistle
Pocketknife
Water bottle or canteen
Small day-pack (1st years only)
1 gallon ziplock bag (1st years only)
Firestarter (waterproof matches, flint/steel or lighter) (1st years only)
Multi-Day Backpacking Trips
If you are a 2nd year, 3rd year, or 4th year, you get to go on beautiful multi-day backpacking hikes (lucky you!). Please refer to the backpacking list for additional gear to bring and what should be in your pack for the hike.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING
Tablets, computers, radios, music players, video games, headsets or any other electrical equipment, money, jewelry or anything else of value.