Days Exploring Nature Microschool Summer Classes

DEN Gear Requirements

Outdoor Gear

Check the weather DAILY! *If rain is predicted or it has rained recently, students may wear rain gear. 

Wear &/or Pack:

• Base Layer

• Long sleeves layer

• Pants 

• Hats (one for warmth and one for sun protection)

• Outer layer (jacket)

• Waterproof hiking boots or trail sneakers (no rain boots, crocs, or flip flops)

• Water shoes (optional)

• Waterproof shell or raincoat

• Gloves (no ski or snow gloves, just thin, lightweight, waterproof or water resistant) 

•  Rain pants (if rain is expected)

Daily Backpack Check

*Make sure their backpack is waterproof or has a rain fly to go over it if rain is predicted.

All gear and materials must be labeled. Waterproof personalized labels, if you would like or use a sharpie.

*Students must make sure that their backpack has:

1. Food: Snack & Lunch: They must be able to open, close, and pack it in their backpack on their own. 

2. Water: at least a 16 oz capacity bottle.

3. Layers: 

   1. hats (one for warmth and one for sun protection)

   2. long sleeves light layer

   3. gloves (thin, lightweight, waterproof or water resistant) 

   4.  jacket 

   5. rain gear (wear if it has rained recently or rain is predicted)

4. Sunscreen: must be able to apply themselves.

5. Hand Sanitizer (travel size).