Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, it’s off to Camp we go!
No doubt that you are excited and nervous and anxious and ready to go and curious about teams and scared about teams and looking forward to seeing what God is going to do and maybe apprehensive about what is going to do…..whew! There’s a lot to think about so let us take some of the stress off your plate by telling you what you need to bring with you to Training Camp.….
The
accommodations at training camp are somewhat primitive. Be sure you are
prepared for any weather – hot afternoons, cold nights, rain, sleet and
maybe even some snow – ANYTHING!! Here are some things to bring:
- Tent
- Sleeping bag, pillow, etc.
- Clothes
for the whole time ( 1 semi casual outfit – nice jeans and a nice
shirt). Plan for mostly outdoor activities. AIM dress code does apply.
FYI, some clothes may be ruined by our pretty Red Georgia Dirt! - Bring extra “work out” type clothing
- Rain Jacket
- Sweatshirt or zip up hoodie for chilly nights around a camp fire
- Shoes…we
recommend bringing the shoes you think you want to wear on the Race. This
could possibly include: every day type flip flops, a the
more rugged sandal (Chacos, Keens, Tevas), and Athletic shoes (for more running, sports, working out or when you
need closed-toed shoes.) You do NOT need to bring heavy hiking boots. - Water bottle/Nalgene
- A mug or tumbler if you want hot drinks
- Mess
kit type stuff (plastic bowl and plate and the ever popular SPORK are good ideas.) - Towel, personal hygiene items, shower shoes
- Basic
First Aid items such as: mosquito spray, hand sanitizer, band aids,
anti-bacterial wipes, ointment, sunscreen, aloe vera, medicine for stomach issues,
headaches, allergies, bug bites. - Headlamp or flashlight….you’ll prefer a headlamp
- Bible, journal, pens…this is a must for processing!!
- Spending money – enough for one meal, fun times with your team, or items to purchase at camp
- Laptop -this isn’t a must, but it wouldn’t be an awful thing to have either for things like blogging and note taking and saving pictures.
We do ask that
you try to bring a backpack to Training Camp. If you want to wait until
after Training Camp to purchase a backpack, please borrow a backpack
from someone else to use during camp.
