2017 Packing List

The trip is getting close and it is time to be sure we have everything needed.

One Carry-On and a Small Backpack is all you can bring.





Be sure that your bug spray in not an aerosol.

Everything To Fit in One Carry-On Bag and a Small Backpack

Documentation

1.      Passport (make two copies of your passport – one will be in the possession of Seeds of Change which you should have submitted to your teachers and leave one at home)

2.      Insurance Card (if you have one) and Medical Information Form

3.      Flight numbers/tickets (furnished by Seeds of Change)

4.      Medical Information Form, Rules Form, Media Form (all provided by Seeds of Change)

4.

Suggested Items:

1.      several pairs comfortable t-shirts, long pants, shorts

2.      lightweight jacket / fleece / warm shirt

3.      bathing suit

4.      underwear

5.      socks (at least two pair of knee length socks) for wearing with rubber boots that are provided

6.      tennis shoes that are comfortable and will get dirty

7.      sandals

8.      very lightweight raincoat

9.      hat/sunglasses

10.  small flashlight with extra batteries

11.   water bottle

12.   a small day pack or hip pack for hiking (should fit water bottle, bug spray, etc.)

13.  toiletries/sunscreen/insect repellent/personal medications

Note: Insect Repellent and Sun Screen will be given to Mr. Heintz for packing in the check bag. No Aerosol… pump only and be sure the bug spray is 50% or more Deet.

Additional items:

1.      Computer/Tablet/Ipad/etc.

2.      camera, journal, tablet, pencils

3.      plastic bags for transporting wet or muddy cloths/shoes

4.      small first aid kit with band-aides, antibiotic cream, anti-itch cream, medication, pain relievers, tweezers (Mr. Heintz has all this stuff and much more)

5.      travel alarm/watch with alarm/Cell Phone

6.      ear plugs (for students sensitive to forest noise at night)

7.      bring a very light weight blanket for sleeping on the beach during turtle sweeps

Finca La Anita provides linens, towels, and rubber boots for all students. They have laundry services for a small charge. The electrical outlets and current is the same as the United States. Remember that you will be spending the majority of your time in the rainforest and your clothes will get dirty. Be sure to alert Mr. Heintz of food allergies/dietary restrictions.