Necessities for: ALL SEASONS

• Pens or Pencils, multiple

• Chapstick/Lip Balm

• Water Bottle, 16oz size or more

• Backpack

• Jacket or sweater(s)

• Towel

• Bedding (pillow, warm sleeping bag or 2 blankets)

• Toiletries (toothbrush & paste, hairbrush, soap, washcloth)

• 2 pairs of socks/day

• Long pants (jeans, sweatpants, cargo)

• Outdoor clothes or old clothes that are appropriate for the outdoors

• 2 pairs of closed-toed, sturdy shoes/boots (DO NOT bring sandals or dress shoes)

• Flashlight

• Pajamas

-Bolded items are REQUIRED-

November - April: COLD MONTHS

• Heavy Jacket

• Mittens/Gloves

• Waterproof clothing

• Waterproof shoes

• Warm clothing (long sleeves, pants)

• Beanie

• Snow Boots

• Extra thick or double socks (2 pairs/day)

• Chapstick/Lip balm

• Poncho/Raincoat (if rain is forecast)

-Bolded items are REQUIRED-

May, September, October: WARM MONTHS

• Clothes that can be layered for chilly mornings & cool evenings

• Bug spray

• Short-sleeved shirts

• Shorts

• Sunglasses

• Chapstick/Lip Balm

-Bolded items are REQUIRED-

Optional Items

• Playing cards, a book

• Stuffed animal

• Materials to write letters to home (Don't forget stamps)

• Journal

• Camera

• Hat

Check the weather in Big Bear prior to arrival. Please DO NOT call our offices to ask about the weather.​