New and Unoffical TRAINEE MADE Packing List (AC)

[Spyder]

This is basically for Aviation Challenge, because the packing list that goes out to all campers in the breifing kits are very generic and tailored more for Space Camp than Aviation Challenge. I started a new packing list, and with the help of Many other AC Alumni, namely Abby Rundle, David Cook, and myself Ashlee Weeks, we have put together a new and as for now Unofficial packing list that has worked flawlessly.Alumni andi seems fond of it. I'll post it on here, and please feel free to post things you think should be on there.

Aviation Challenge
Revised Packing List

• Combination padlock
  Tooth Brush/ tooth paste
  Soap
  Deodorant (Lots)
  Shampoo
  Hair Brush or comb
  Sleepwear(sweatshirt/pants to keep warm)
  Casual clothes (2 days beyond that you're staying for)
  Swimsuit (one-piece conservative or t shirt over two-piece)
  2 Beach towels for water activites
  Socks for 10 days and athletic shoes(extras are ALWAYS needed)
  Shoes to wear in water
  Flip Flops for shower
  Boots or old tennis shoes for patrolling or with flight suit
  Long pants or fatigues for patrolling and E&E(more than one pair)
  Zip Lock Bags for wet clothing
  Plastic Grocery bags for muddy/ wet shoes
  MCI Calling Card or Cell Phone(Keep All cell phones securely locked in locker at all times)
  Spending Money for souvenirs
  Vending Machine Money ($1 denominations)
  2 Towels and washcloths
  Bath robe or Large Towel
  Pillow(the ones they give you are TINY)
  Warm blanket
  (Disposable)Cameras
  Duct Tape(Optional)
  Extra Shoelaces(For SEAL OPS)
  Extra bag for trip home
  Sunglasses
  Bug Repellent
  Lysol spray
  Aloe Vera Gel
  Hair Ties (for Girls)
  Tank Tops and Gym shorts to wear under flight suit(MACH III)
  T shirts to wear under BDUs
  Face Wipes
  Belt

[tennisrox014]

-at least 2 old shirts that you wouldn't mind getting muddy

[ApolloXI]

I never went to AC but I think bdu pants would be great. I have two pairs and they seem to last. I would even suggest them for Space Camp for all the odd the positions you can get in and allow you to carry many items with you.

[Granite]

My packing List for this year is a bit shorter:
Lock
Tooth Brushing Stuff
Deoderant, soap, etc.
Sleeping stuff (sweatpants, shirt, etc.)
Fatigues (5 Pants, 2 Jackets, Hat)
7 Black Shirts
2 Towels (One for shower, one for water Activities)
Swimsuit
10 Pairs of socks
Sandals (For shower and water activities)
Jump Boots & old shoes
Plastic Bags (For Muddy/wet stuff)
Cell phone
Money
Duct tape (NOT optional)
spare Shoe laces (You may wonder why, but take them anyway. Trust us.)
Sun Glasses
Gym shorts (under flight suit)
Belt
Patches & Wings
BLACK BANDANA! (13 day Mach III! Hooyah! LOL)

[Moose]

Just so you know it rained a lot last year and your stuff will get dirty. And also Girls you will get very muddy

[Hollywood]

I also suggest an extra blanket...because I for one, don't like making my bed every morning. I'll take the floor, thanks!

[Spyder]

or one of the other 10 beds in teh bay since no girls are hardcore enough to go to AC past the age of 15

[Hollywood]

with the exception of us, of course!

[Granite]

'cause you're just hardcore beasts like that!

[Boomerang]

Well anyone who comes to AC this year will see we have alot of new female counselors training to work this year. Even if the female population of trainees is low.

[Boomerang]

I wanted to add a couple of items to this list based on training as a counselor and what happened to a couple of counselors. I have heard several say after escape and evasion that they wish they had been told to bring knee padsand for anyone who has knee problems to bring an athletic knee brace. We had one counselor hurt her knee prett badly on E and E and another with knee problems who said they wish they'd had a knee brace for the event. So thats just a couple of things i'd recomend.