Thursday, April 9, 2009

Personal Items to be carried (Kit List)

Here is a list of the Personal Items to be carried (Kit List) on the Yourekamp Sitlakhet (Pinewood Cliff):

PERSONAL ITEMS TO BE CARRIED (KIT LIST)

The Sitlakhet campus has a pleasant climate during the program months. Light woollens are required in the evening. Some evenings may get

colder especially if itgets windy or if itrains.

Please pack clothes appropriately keeping in mind that a large time is spent outdoors doing physical activities. Do not carry clothes that are

very tightor delicate. Also note thatthere is no laundry facility.

Pack everything in a bag that is easy to carry. (Rucksacks / air bags only. No suit cases please). Try and have only one luggage item as you will

have to carry ityourself! Have your name tag on the luggage.

A good indicative listis:

CLOTHING:

1 thick shirt/ sweatshirt, 5-6 T-shirts, 4 pairs of jeans/trousers, 2 pairs of shorts, a track suit., something warm and loose to sleep

in, undergarments for 8 days and 1 towel, 1 raincoator water-proof jacket/ wind cheater.

WARM CLOTHES:

1 lightpullover and 1 warm jacket

FOOTWEAR:

2 pairs of Sports shoes, Sandals or Slippers, socks for eightdays .

INSECT REPELLANT :

An effective insectrepellantfor personal use (Odomos lotion, Good Knight– active shield, etc.,)

IMPORTANT ITEMS:

A cap, a water bottle with sling,small torch, a whistle and your toiletries (include a bottle of cold cream/ sun screen

cream).

If you wear prescription glasses, carry an extra pair and lip balm.

If you are in the Wilderness Backpacking group

, carry a warm pullover instead of the light one suggested and add a woolen cap &

gloves to your list.

SLEEPING BAGS / RUCK SACKS WILL BE PROVIDED ON CAMPUS

We will issue sleeping bags and mats on the campus. Rucksacks will be provided for the backpacking and nightouttrips.

RULES & GUIDELINES

1. ITEMS NOT ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT TO CAMPUS

(A) CASH –A Maximum Amountof Rs 1000 is allowed atthe campus for purchasing Collaterals.

(B) NO MOBILE PHONES - We do notallow participants to carry mobile phones on the program. Coverage by operators is very rare on mostof our

remote campuses and the attempt to use phones disrupts the program. If carried, cell phones will be deposited with the Campus Chief & will

have to be collected from our Delhi office.

(C) NO WALKMANS/ DISCMANS / VALUABLES - We also request that no valuables like expensive cameras or Discmans are brought to the

campus. We acceptno responsibility for loss or theftof any such articles.

(D) NO FOOD ITEMS & TUCK - We provide wholesome and nutritious food and no tuck (cola cans, chips, biscuits, snacks etc) or food items are

allowed on campus. Itbecomes a menace and makes the wilderness campuses unsafe.

2. RULES & CONDUCT ON CAMPUS

(A) Participants mustfollow all rules as told to them from time to time. Itis importantthatthey adhere to the rules.

(B) Any breach of rules or actof misconductcan resultin the participantbeing sentback from the program athis/her cost.

(C) Participants will be briefed regarding the rules and regulations, especially those related to safety and discipline, before the program starts.

They are expected to abide by these rules.

(D) The campuses are substance free. Participants found using tobacco or alcohol will be sent back without any refund whatsoever. Not

following the safety rules and guidelines or misbehavior may also resultin the above.

3. BAGGAGE

(A)) Do notpack in a suitcase. Use a single bag, preferably a rucksack/ carry bag with shoulder straps and a strong handle, thatis easy to carry.

(B) Participants have to carry their own bags during the journey and during transfers.

(C) The luggage must have a prominent name tag.

For any clarifications call us at 09910983335-9


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