Day Group Packing list
Sly Park Day Group | Trip Preparedness
Sly Park Environmental Education Center is located approximately 60 miles east of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Sly Park Campus is situated at approximately 3500’ elevation and the climate is generally cooler and wetter than the Sacramento Valley. Temperatures can vary greatly any time of year. Students should bring clothes for all types of weather. To be properly prepared, we recommend checking the Pollock Pines long-term weather report leading up your trip date and packing accordingly.
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The following are a few things to take into consideration when planning your trip and preparing your students for their Sly Park experience. WHAT TO BRING
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REQUIRED ITEMS
Clothing (think layers) Long pants
Short/long sleeve shirt
Sweatshirt/jacket/coat
Rain poncho or waterproof coat (depending on weather)
Gloves
Beanie/hat
Hiking shoes OR sneakers (absolutely NO Crocs or open toe/heel shoes)
Snow boots (depending on weather)
Reusable water bottle
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OPTIONAL/SUGGESTED ITEMS
Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
Lip balm
Insect repellant (non-aerosol)
Backpack
Camera
Shorts (if warm weather is possible)
Inhaler (if you have and use one)
Epipen (if you have and use one)
Extra pair of old gloves if building shelters during colder months
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WHAT NOT TO BRING
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NO cell phones, cellular-enabled watches or electronics
NO money
NO valuable items
NO knives, weapons or dangerous objects
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NO food or candy*
NO clothing inappropriate for school
NO aerosol sprays
*While your group may be bringing your own food for lunch, please do not bring food on the trail unless specifically instructed to do so.
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