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.
CLOTHING
OUTERWEAR
2 pair long pants
2 pair shorts
Hooded sweatshirt or warm jacket
Poncho or rain jacket
BASE LAYER
Shirts for 5 days
Underwear for 5 days
Thermal underwear (optional)
Accessories
Sun hat or cap
Knit hat (for warmth)
Bandana (optional)
Sunglasses
Gloves or mittens (optional)
Other Clothing
Swimsuit
Rash guard for sun protection (optional)
Pajamas or sweats for sleeping
Bag for dirty clothing
shoes (campers must wear closed-toed shoes except at waterfront)
5 pair socks
1 pair hiking boots or sturdy athletic shoes suitable for hiking
1 pair of flip flops or water shoes (REQUIRED for use in showers and on the water front!)
Personal Items
Other
Pen or Pencil
Camp bead necklace/nametag (1st years, you will get yours when you arrive!)
Scriptures (optional; we will provide excerpts for reading and reflection)
Lightweight camera (optional; phones are not permitted and will be turned in at the start of camp)
Musical instruments (optional)
Book (optional)
Toiletries
Towel
Wash cloth
Soap or bodywash
Shampoo
Deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb and brush
Sanitary napkins or tampons
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Insect repellant
Small first aid kit (with bandaids, blister treatment)
Toilet paper bundle in a ziploc quart bag (1st years only.
Backpackers will include this in their packs.)
Gear
Warm sleeping bag (no slumber bag...it gets cold!)
Extra blanket (optional)
Sleeping pad
Pillow and pillowcase
1 large plastic garbage bag
Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries or bring fully charged.
Whistle (should be attached to nametag; first years will receive theirs when they check in)
Water bottle or canteen
Small day-pack (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
Phones, tablets, computers, radios, music players, video games, headsets, ear buds, or any other electrical equipment, money, jewelry that needs to be removed, or anything else of value. These things will be collected by leaders and returned at the end of camp. Charging will not be available.