Camp OverviewCamp Packing List

Camp Packing List

We recommend you bring clothing and gear suitable for a wide range of conditions, including:

Sleeping

Sleeping bag (rated to 0 degrees Celsius)
Pillow

Gear

2 water bottles
Sunscreen and lip balm
Bug repellant
Flashlight
Towels (2)
Laundry bag (a plastic garbage bag will work)
Toiletries
Medications (Note: all medications, except puffers and Epipens, must be left with the Camp Coordinator)
Small backpack (20L)

Clothing

Indoor shoes
Outdoor shoes (sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended, no sandals)
Rubber boots
Socks
Pants
Shorts
Long-sleeved shirt
T-shirts
Sweater or fleece
Underwear
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Pajamas
Swim suit
Toque and mittens

Optional

Camera
Books
Journal

What Not to Bring

Gift Shop money
Electronic games
iPods or MP3 players
Musical instruments
Gum, candy, or food (these attract mice)
Valuables (camp site is not secured during the day)
Knives
Matches or lighters
Cell phones or pagers
Hair dryers or curling irons (there is no electricity on site)

Family Camp Tenting Option

Families who prefer to stay in a tent instead of sharing a teepee should bring their own tent, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags.

Packing Tips

When packing, it is important that campers be involved in the process. This ensures they know which items belong to them and what things they need to be responsible for at Camp. Including your children in the packing process also ensures they only pack things they actually need while living in the badlands for four or seven days.

Remember, it is important to not over pack. You need to access gear easily and yet store it efficiently, so a large duffle bag or backpack is best suited to transport gear to and from Camp, and to keep your things organized while at Camp.

Important Information

All Camp gear must be carried on foot from the public pathway to the campsite, 500 metres away. Campers need to ensure they are able carry their own gear. If it is too cumbersome, try to pack less or more efficiently. Plastic garbage bags are very inefficient for carrying anything a long distance.

Label Everything

From toothbrushes to hats, from sleeping bags to books, it is important to label everything you or your child brings to Camp. Also, all campers should be familiar with their own gear to prevent it being mixed up with other campers' gear. Although we do our best to ensure every camper returns home with all of his or her property, EnCana Badlands Science Camp is not responsible for any loss or theft of campers' property. If you or your child leave something behind, it is your responsibility to arrange to get it back.

Prescription Medications

If your child is attending one of the Junior or Senior camps and requires prescription medication, please pack all required medications and instructions for administration in an easily accessible bag and give it to the Camp Coordinator when your child arrives at Camp. All medications are kept in a locked container and will be administered only by the Camp Coordinator. The only exceptions are asthma puffers and Epipens, which campers must carry with them at all times. Parents at Family Camp are responsible for administering medication to their own children.