Croatia
Information for Enrolled Students
Keep in mind that June and July will mostly be very warm (90’s F) in Croatia; however, it can still be cold in the mountains! Warm layers are important, as evening temperatures can dip down in the low 50s.
Medium-weight long sleeve (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT Cotton)
Minimum of 2 short sleeve Capilene or synthetic fabric t-shirt, others may be cotton
Fleece pullover or full-zip jacket works great
Must be waterproof, not water resistant
For girls
For sun protection and comfort in the water
Required clothing items
Medium-weight (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT Cotton)
Synthetic, non-cotton pants
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 beanie1
A baseball hat or wide-brimmed hat for sun protection
An inexpensive pair of basic work gloves for community service
Required additional items
Low or high top, light-weight or Gore-Tex hiking shoes (No tennis shoes!)
A lightweight, comfortable pair of tennis shoes you wouldn’t mind getting dirty!
These can be open-toed, but do need to have a back strap - no flip flops! (Be sure to break these in before your trip! If not, they cause blisters!)
Non-cotton, mid-weight hiking socks + regular socks
Required Shoes
40-60 liters duffel with shoulder straps; this must be carry-on size
30-45 liter daypack, one with a waist strap is highly recommended
15-25 liter lightweight, collapsible daypack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks
For carrying all of your gear
* 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: Band-aids, Moleskin, Chapstick w/ SPF, 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, waterproof reef safe
Travel size
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 (3.4 oz or less)!
Personal wallet with $150 spending money and valid identification
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!
Passport (valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport
Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large is ideal
Mesh nylon stuff sack (sleeping bag size) for dirty clothes, etc.
Additional Required Items
With fresh batteries + 2 sets of spare batteries
With 100% UV protection
Additional Required Equipment for your trip
One (1) set to wear while in Dubrovnik
For journaling
With charger + adapter, and a 32- 64GB memory card
Lightweight, packable camping hammock; HIGHLY recommended
(i.e. Camel Bak)
Paperback books are less bulky
A luxury to have while camping 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 Croatia. 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 here to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in Croatia.
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