What to Bring

Use the information below to help prepare for your trip! If you have any questions about additional items to bring, please contact us!

Please note:  To help us identify with the culture, we request you do not wear make-up or jewelry (except for wedding bands) while in Mexico.

Essential Items

• Bible
• Passport or passport card
• Sleeping bag
• Bedding
• Sleeping pad
• Air mattress (optional)
• Air pump (optional)
• Battery-operated camp lantern
• Flashlight
• Comfortable work clothes (long pants, t-shirts - no shorts or sleeveless shirts allowed on work sites)
• Sturdy work shoes or boots
• Hat, visor, and/or bandanas
• Clothes for camp (jeans, cropped pants, shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts - all OK for campsite)
• Jacket and/or sweatshirt—morning and evening weather is cold

Shower Items

• Towels and washcloths
• Swimsuit (mandatory for showers)
• Toiletries, sandals/shoes to wear in the shower
• Solar shower (optional)

Miscellaneous Items

• Sun block, Chapstick with sunscreen
• Wet wipes, face wipes, Kleenex
• Sunglasses (2 pairs)
• Water bottles (2 per person)
• Camera (if disposable camera, write your name on it).
• First aid items such as Tylenol, Neosporin, Band Aids, Antacid, Feminine hygiene products, insect repellent
• Money - one dollar bills are sometimes useful.

Tools

Pack tools in a small duffel bag and check them with your luggage. Do not attempt to bring them on the plane as a carry-on bag. See Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Prohibited Items.

• Tool belt and/or nail pouch
• Hammer
• Wire cutters
• Sturdy gloves (leather are best)
• Hand square
• Hand saw
• 25' tape measure.

What not to Bring

• Please don't bring DVD players, CD players or electronic games.
• No need for any firearms, fireworks, or knives (with the exception of razor knives used for roofing).
• We prefer that you not bring any tobacco products with you to camp.
• No alcohol or non-prescription drugs are allowed at Family Camp.
• No power tools; everything is built with simple hand tools.

The Long List

Over the years, Family Campers have made recommendations for the packing list. Some repeat the mandatory items while others are optional depending on your comfort and convenience. Click here to view the long list!