WHAT TO BRING CHECKLIST
Students and adults are responsible for bringing personal items and clothing that are appropriate for the
season. We want your stay at Eagle Bluff ELC to be pleasant and enjoyable. Reminder: Eagle Bluff ELC
is not responsible for personal property that is lost, stolen or damaged during your visit. Please have
students label luggage and personal items with their name and school's name (3 tags provided).
When packing, students should put important outdoor wear such as boots, hats and coats in a place that
will be easily accessible upon arrival. Groups are unable to check into their dorm rooms until 4:15 p.m.,
but will be attending their first class at 1:15 p.m. Quick access to outdoor necessities will be important.
Please note that there will be a postage fee for any items left at Eagle Bluff needs to be mailed back to the
school or individual. The fee will equal the cost of the postage necessary to mail the item(s).
Cell phone connection is available to staff and chaperones. Staff and chaperones are asked to use cell
phones only in cases of emergency or during non-student contact time (i.e., during classes, when
chaperoning a group, during meals, etc.). Chaperones have scheduled break times free from class duties,
etc. Bedtime is a popular calling time for students and encouraged. Please see Thomas Lake Staff to call.
The following list includes specific suggestions from Eagle Bluff and Thomas Lake:
Required Gear
outdoor shoes (which may get wet
or muddy)
inside shoes
socks (several pairs)
sweater and/or sweatshirt
hooded sweatshirt
changes of clothing: must include
long pants and long-sleeved shirts
changes of underclothing
sleeping bag or sheets & blankets
pillow
towel and washcloth
soap and shampoo
toothbrush/toothpaste
pajamas and slippers
water bottle
Weather-Appropriate Gear
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winter hat (no ear bands or ear
muffs)
mittens, 2 pair (no gloves if
possible)
warm winter coat (must zip),
snow pants or snowmobile
suit,
snow boots (insulated)
rain gear (waterproof)
scarf or neck gaiter
long underwear (2 pair) or
layers for upper and lower
body
extra socks-wool or synthetic
(not cotton)
Snacks
A snack bag, packed and turned in
Wednesday morning, February 11,
at 9:10 in the link area. This bag
includes healthy snacks for Friday
night, Saturday and Sunday and
should be PEANUT FREE.
Optional Gear
camera
sunglasses
watch
flashlight
Additional Chaperone Gear
coffee/tea mug for dorm beverages
flashlight
water bottle
All medications are given to
TL staff before the trip and
administered by TL staff
unless parent is attending as
a chaperone
Do NOT bring: food, gum, candy, nail polish, tobacco, alcohol/drugs, electrical appliances, hair dryers or curling
irons, hand held video games, CD players, etc.
Eagle Bluff does not allow students to have these items in classes. They often get lost or broken or are against
school/EBELC policy. Please do not send with your child.