Keep in mind that June and July can still be cold in the Alps! Warm layers are very important, as evening temperatures can dip down in the low 30s.
Medium-weight long sleeve (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT cotton)
Minimum of 2 short sleeve Capilene or synthetic fabric t-shirt, others may be cotton
Synthetic or down insulation, non-cotton. This can be a synthetic or down “puffy” jacket, or an additional heavywei
Must be waterproof, not water resistant. NO PONCHOS
For Girls
Required Clothing Items
Medium-weight (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT cotton)
Synthetic, non-cotton fleece pants or heavyweight long underwear bottoms
Synthetic, non-cotton shorts
Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are okay)
Boys: your quick-dry shorts can double as your bathing suit
100% Waterproof pants large enough to fit over regular pants
Required Clothing Items
Wool or fleece, non-cotton medium weight gloves
Wool or fleece, non-cotton beanie
Required Additional Items
Light-weight or Gore-Tex hiking/trail running shoes ***MUST be broken in and must go above the ankle to accommodate potential crampon use.
These can be open-toed but do need to have a back strap - no flip flops!
Non-cotton, lightweight hiking socks
Required Shoes
Internal frame with waist straps; 38 - 45 liters, MUST be small enough to carry on the plane
Covers your backpack
15-25 liter lightweight, collapsible daypack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks
Please keep all necessary trekking gear in your carry on, including hiking boots, headlamp, warm gloves/hat, hiking socks, rain jacket, water bottles, and layers as airlines have been extremely inconsistent with lost baggage over the past year.
Highly recommended. Silk, cotton, or synthetic. Used as a “lightweight sheet” in warm climates in lieu of a sleeping bag. Used when staying in hotels/ hostels as a personal sheet.
You will be staying in hostels, so this is for extra comfort
Please bring any personal medications and travel medications as advised by your Physician.
The best way to send medication is with PillPacks by Amazon or a Pill Box.
Leaders will collect all medications, except inhalers and epi-pens. Other medications should be in a pillbox or PillPack.
Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, prescription medication, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant
Contains: Insect repellent, zinc oxide, Band-aids, 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.
Travel size
Travel size
*Please keep all toiletries in your checked luggage, except for your toothbrush and any personal/prescription medication.
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
With fresh batteries + 2 sets of spare batteries
Plastic food storage container with sealable lid
With 100% UV protection
Required additional gear
Personal wallet with $250 spending money and valid identification; Euros recommended
Passport (valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport
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!
One extra (sleeping bag size)
Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large is ideal
Gallon Size
Heavy duty plastic garbage bags
Other required items
One (1) set to wear while in Paris
For journaling
With charger & international adapter or batteries, and a memory card
Lightweight tennis shoes
non-plastic
Paperback books are less bulky
A luxury to have while in hostels or on travel days
Not required but highly recommended.
*Since we don’t allow cell phones during the course of 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!
Moondance adheres the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. They state that routine vaccines are those recommended for everyone in the United States, depending on age and vaccine history. Please consult with a physician for specific recommendations based on your health history.
Routine vaccinations related to travel may include the following:
The Centers for Disease Control recommends a pre-exposure rabies vaccination before your trip because rabid dogs are commonly found in this country. There may be limited or no rabies treatment available. We will encounter dogs and wildlife especially as we travel to rural areas.
The CDC recommends you consider a Tick-Borne Encephalitis vaccine for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary, especially if ticks are likely to be found in those areas.
Check the map tab on this page to view a map of where Moondance groups will be traveling throughout Europe. Provide this information to your physician of choice (primary care physician, travel clinic, etc.) in order to get the most accurate suggestions for immunizations and vaccinations.
Click on the country name to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in:
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | Air France 8700 / Delta 088 | Atlanta (ATL) | 5:45 PM | Paris (CDG) | 8:20 am (6/06) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Thursday, June 27, 2024 | Air France 3620 / Delta 083 | Paris (CDG) | 9:00 AM | Atlanta (ATL) | 12:40 pm (6/27) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960 | EWR (Newark) | 6:30 PM | CDG (Paris) | 7:45 am (6/06) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Thursday, June 27, 2024 | United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961 | CDG (Paris) | 9:45 AM | EWR (Newark) | 11:40 am (6/27) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Saturday, June 8, 2024 | Air France 3604 / Delta 088 | Atlanta (ATL) | 5:45 PM | Paris (CDG) | 8:20 am (6/09) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 | Air France 3620 / Delta 083 | Paris (CDG) | 9:00 AM | Atlanta (ATL) | 12:40 pm (6/30) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Saturday, June 8, 2024 | United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960 | EWR (Newark) | 6:30 PM | CDG (Paris) | 7:45 am (6/09) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 | United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961 | CDG (Paris) | 9:45 AM | EWR (Newark) | 11:40 am (6/30) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | Air France 3604 / Delta 088 | Atlanta (ATL) | 5:45 PM | Paris (CDG) | 8:20 am (6/12) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | Air France 3620 / Delta 083 | Paris (CDG) | 9:00 AM | Atlanta (ATL) | 12:40 pm (7/03) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960 | EWR (Newark) | 6:30 PM | CDG (Paris) | 7:45 am (6/12) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961 | CDG (Paris) | 9:45 AM | EWR (Newark) | 11:40 am (7/03) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Air France 3604 / Delta 088 | Atlanta (ATL) | 5:45 PM | Paris (CDG) | 8:20 am (6/30) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Sunday, July 21, 2024 | Air France 3620 / Delta 083 | Paris (CDG) | 9:00 AM | Atlanta (ATL) | 12:40 pm (7/21) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 | United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960 | EWR (Newark) | 6:30 PM | CDG (Paris) | 7:45 am (6/30) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Sunday, July 21, 2024 | United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961 | CDG (Paris) | 9:45 AM | EWR (Newark) | 11:40 am (7/21) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | Air France 3604 / Delta 088 | Atlanta (ATL) | 5:45 PM | Paris (CDG) | 8:20 am (7/03) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Air France 3620 / Delta 083 | Paris (CDG) | 9:00 AM | Atlanta (ATL) | 12:40 pm (7/24) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | United Airlines 057 / Lufthansa 7960 | EWR (Newark) | 6:30 PM | CDG (Paris) | 7:45 am (7/03) |
Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | United Airlines 056 / Lufthansa 7961 | CDG (Paris) | 9:45 AM | EWR (Newark) | 11:40 am (7/24) |
Important Travel Notes:
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