Talisman Summer 2026 Packing List

????️ Master Packing List (for All Programs)

Sleeping & Bedding

  • Sleeping bag (fiber-filled, 30° rating, no down or cotton; with stuff sack)

  • Pillow

  • Blanket & twin sheets (optional in some programs)

Footwear

  • Sturdy shoes (broken-in, for hiking/rough ground)

  • Sneakers (for play, can get dirty/wet)

  • Sport sandals with a back strap (water play, showers)

  • Socks (8+ pairs)

Clothing

  • Underwear (10+ pairs)

  • T-shirts (8)

  • Shorts (8)

  • Pants (2)

  • Pajamas/sleepwear (2 sets)

  • Light jacket or sweatshirt (1)

  • Rain jacket or poncho (1)

Swim & Outdoor Gear

  • Swimsuits (1–2)

  • Laundry bag

Toiletries & Personal Items

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

  • Soap/shampoo

  • Towel(s)

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug spray/repellent

  • Hairbrush/comb

  • Deodorant

Other Essentials

  • Flashlight or headlamp (with extra batteries)

  • Water bottle(s)

  • Small backpack/daypack

  • All belongings labeled with camper’s name


???? Program-Specific Callouts

Base Camp (Sight, Insight, Foundations, Young Adults, Leadership, Flora & Fauna)

  • Pajamas called out specifically

  • Light jacket or sweatshirt strongly recommended

  • Staff/parent check-in columns (inventory format)

Teen Adventure Series

  • Sneakers: specifically noted as “play shoes” that will get dirty/wet

  • Strong emphasis on labeling everything clearly

QUEST

  • Same as Teen Adventure — sneakers for play, labeled clothing

Tri-Adventures

  • Same as Teen Adventure/QUEST — sneakers for play, labeled clothing

Mountain Odyssey

  • Storage tub or duffel bag (for transporting clothing/personal gear; not for sleeping bag/pillow)

  • Pillow explicitly required

Caves & Mining

  • Likely includes specialized gear (helmet, gloves, headlamp, flashlight) — not fully visible in text, but unique to this program