Adult Education Programs
Clothing and Equipment List
For your comfort, please come prepared for wind, rain, fog or sunny weather. We expect mild to cool days (50's to 70's) and cool nights (40's to 50's) most of the year (late fall, winter and early spring temperatures are slightly cooler). Layering your clothing is an effective strategy for our variable climate.
Pants: 3 rugged pairs (including 1 pair of warm pants)
Shirts: 3 rugged shirts, plus a few lightweight T-shirts
Sweaters: 2 lightweight sweaters are better than 1 heavy one
Jacket: A sturdy windbreaker or heavier coat
Socks: At least 5 pairs of socks (preferably some wool)
Underwear: Enough for the week, lightweight long underwear can provide optional layer
Shoes: 2 pairs, including walking shoes that provide ample ankle support, are very water resistant, and are well broken in; and sneakers for indoor comfort.
Rubber boots: Good for the coast as well as rain, if you have them.
Slippers: Bathroom and showers are in a separate building
Rain gear: Coated nylon rain jacket and pants preferably; otherwise, plastic gear or a poncho
Wool hat: For cool nights and rainy days.
Mittens: Warmer than gloves; preferably wool, which stays warm when wet
Toiletries: Shampoo, bar of soap, toothpaste, and a weeks' supply of medications.
Towels: 1 or 2 bath towels, a hand towel, and wash cloth
Flashlight: Standard 2 battery or small pocket size
Water bottle: Unbreakable, leak-proof, 1-quart plastic bottle
Day pack: Large enough for rain gear, extra clothing, water bottle, food, notebook, and pencil or pen
Two sheets, pillow and case, and sleeping bag, which unfolds for use as a comforter, are provided
Optional Items:
- Binoculars
- Travel or reading light
- Sunglasses
- Camera and film
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Small thermos
- Umbrella
- Shorts
- Alarm clock
- Clothes hangers
- Insect repellent
