Big Wild
Information for Enrolled Students
Keep in mind that June and July can still be chilly out west! Warm layers are very important, as evening temperatures can dip down in the low 30’s.
70 Liters
A daypack / school backpack (20 – 30 liters) to carry your rain jacket, water bottle, and snacks
Moondance will provide you with a 65 Liter backpack and a waterproof backpack cover for the backpacking section of your trip.
Synthetic sleeping bag rated 15°- 25° Fahrenheit with a compression stuff sack
Insulating Ground Pad
Your duffel bag needs to be able to fit all of your belongings. Your sleeping bag & ground pad will take up a lot of the room in your duffel, so we encourage you to pack light around those bulky items.
With fresh batteries + 2 sets of spare batteries
With 100% UV protection
Sturdy plastic or metal; thermal plastic mug is best
Sleeping bag size for food storage while backpacking
Required for your trip
Medium weight boots - Break them in before arrival!
These can by open-toed but do need to have a back strap
A pair of comfortable, closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty
Non-cotton, lightweight hiking socks
Required Shoes
synthetic, non-cotton medium-weight long sleeve top and hooded sunshirt
Minimum of 2 synthetic, non-cotton t shirts, other shirts may be cotton
Synthetic, non-cotton. This can be a fleece pullover, sweater, or a full-zip jacket
100% waterproof rain jacket with a hood - No ponchos!
Synthetic, non-cotton. This needs to be heavier than the lightweight top
Synthetic or down insulation, non-cotton. This can be a synthetic or down “puffy” jacket, or an additional heavyweight fleece
For Girls
Required Clothing Items
Synthetic, non-cotton medium weight long underwear bottoms
Synthetic, non-cotton shorts
Boys: your quick dry shorts can double as a bathing suit
Minimum 1 pair of synthetic, non-cotton hiking pants, but the other pair may be cotton
Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are permitted)
100% Waterproof pants large enough to fit over regular pants
Synthetic, non-cotton fleece pants or heavyweight long underwear bottoms
Required Clothing Items
Wool or fleece, non-cotton medium weight gloves
Wool or fleece, non-cotton beanie
Required Additional Items
Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant
Valid COVID-19 vaccination card + 2 additional photocopies of your vaccination card
Contains: Insect repellent, waterproof sunscreen, Band-aids, Moleskin, Chapstick w/ sun prevention, Wet Ones wipes, Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness), personal hand sanitizer.
If your child wears glasses and/or contacts, please bring at least one spare pair of glasses/ lenses. Contact lens wearers should bring a pair of glasses as backup in addition to contacts.
Required Hygiene Items. *Please keep in mind that you will be carrying all toiletries with you on the plane, so make sure they are travel-sized!
Personal Wallet with $150 spending money
For additional sun and wind protection. Buffs are tube-like and can be worn up to 12 different ways providing versatile sun protection. Can even be worn as a headband!
Small, pea-less plastic will do
Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large works best
Non-plastic
Additional Required Items
Synthetic, non-cotton liners that help wick moisture
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
Portable charger/power bank to charge camera and GoPro
Paperback books are less bulky
For journaling
HIGHLY recommend; a luxury to have while camping or on travel days
(2) reusable, breathable masks that completely cover nose and mouth and fit snuggly; Moondance will not provide masks. To be used where it is required by trip location or outfitter.
Not required by highly recommended. Since we don’t allow cell phones during our trips, you may not use your phone as a camera. Leaders will take photos that will be shared at the end of the summer
In the event that your luggage is delayed or lost in transit, we want you to be prepared. Therefore, wear tennis or hiking shoes on the plane. Plus, pack the following items from this packing list in your daypack / school backpack carry-on:
These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!
You will be staying in 4-person, single gender tents at frontcountry and backcountry campsites.
Please bring all personal eating utensils listed on the packing list. Moondance will provide all group cooking gear.
If you have any special dietary restrictions/ considerations, please contact the Moondance office for further information
800.832.5229
615.610.5900
9am-5pm M-F CST
info@moondanceadventures.com
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 23350
Nashville, TN 37202
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
209 Tenth Avenue South
Suite 322
Nashville, TN 37203
Grades 6th-7th
First times stay with you forever, and our Discovery trips will give you an unforgettable introduction to outdoor adventure. For those with an appetite for the wild, or those who have never slept beneath the stars, these multi-sport adventures will introduce you to a lifetime of exploration.
Grades 7th-9th
From the golden coast, to the purple mountains majesty, expand your homeland on one of our Classic Trips. These expeditions are designed to show you vast beauty and adventure. Multi-sport trips take you climbing, rafting, backpacking, paddling and discovering the most stunning wildernesses in the land of the free.
Grades 9th-12th
Leadership trips are crafted to hone your expedition skills in the most rugged, challenging and beautiful terrain we offer. One part wilderness immersion, one part leadership curriculum, these adventures are designed for those looking to increase their skills in the wild and in the world. Bring out your most confident and competent self on one of our Leadership trips.
There are spaces available for both genders for the upcoming season.
We are full for girls, but we have select spots for a boy.
We are full for boys, but we have select spots for a girl.
This trip is currently full and we are accepting students on a waitlist through enrollment request submissions. You may be enrolled in a trip and on another trip’s waitlist. There is no financial obligation to be placed on a waitlist, and you can be on as many waitlists as you would like.
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