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New Student Camps | Adventure TripsWhat to Bring

Equipment Provided:

  • All group kayaking equipment (kayak, paddle, life vest, helmet, whistle, etc)
  • All group camping equipment (tent for 2-4 ppl, etc)
  • Food and cooking supplies
  • Small river dry bag
  • Large duffle bag
  • Sleeping bag & sleeping pad
  • Headlamp

Equipment You Provide/What to Bring:

  • Knee-length shorts**
  • Swimsuit*
  • Short sleeve t-shirt*
  • Long sleeve t-shirt**
  • Two pairs of shoes
    • 1 pair of river shoes (old sneakers work well)
    • 1 pair of dry camp shoes
    • extra shoes is always a good idea
  • Socks* (for camp in the evening)
  • Sun hat**
  • Sunglasses**
  • Rain jacket/pants ("just in case" items!)
  • Pants*
  • Light fleece sweater*
  • Pajamas
  • Change of clothes for the ride home
  • Pillow
  • Prescription medication (in zip-lock bag)
  • Water bottles (2, 32oz plastic bottles)
  • Bowl/cup/spoon/fork
  • Sun Screen**
  • Bug Spray
  • Toiletries (toothbrush/paste/floss/wet napkins)
  • Small Towel
  • Bandana

Additional Suggestions:

  • Sunglass strap / retainer cord
  • Small travel-size pillow
  • Gloves (wet/dry—for paddling)
  • Water-proof camera
  • Goggles
  • Fan for tent (battery operated)
  • Frisbee, cards, games!

*We recommend most of these items be made of quick-drying synthetic fabrics.
**Sun protection will be important!

Additional Information

See the San Marcos River Retreat webpage for more information about our camping destination.

  • Though our camp sites offer lighted bathrooms with showers, they are nonetheless somewhat primitive.
  • Participants will sleep in single-gender tents in groups of 2 or 4.
  • The entire group will work together in preparing meals and other tasks on the trip.
  • A small "dry bag" will be clipped into each boat for personal items you'd like to keep with you on the river (sun screen, camera).
  • Most of your clothing and personal items will be transported by the shuttle vehicle from the put-in to our camp.
  • Fire arms, alcohol and illegal controlled substances are prohibited. Fragile valuables and personal electronics are discouraged—we cannot take responsibility for damage or loss of personal items.
  • Fragile valuables and personal electronics are discouraged—we cannot take responsibility for damage or loss of personal items.