White Stag Sierra is a team-oriented, demanding outdoors summer camp experience. We’ve found that the gear listed below is enough for a week at camp. All group equipment is supplied.

Typical weather

Note: Temperatures at Camp Cole during July typically range from 42-82° F. It rains an average of 1/2 inch during July.

	Sun 7/10	Mon 7/11	Tue 7/12	Wed 7/13	Thu 7/14	Fri 7/15	Sat 7/16
2020 Actual Temp	97°/58°	97°/59°	96°/62°	96°/58°	93°/61°	81°/66°	98°/62°
Historical Average	81°/48°	81°/48°	81°/48°	82°/48°	82°/48°	82°/48°	82°/48°

Specific equipment

Bring only the gear listed below. You must be ready to carry everything you bring on a hike. Choose the quality and type of gear you bring carefully. If you’re new to camping, you may be able to rent some of your equipment like a backpack or sleeping bag.

Put name tags in clothing and on gear to make it easier to return if lost. We are not responsible for any lost, damaged or misplaced items.

Required personal equipment

All personal gear must be brought to camp packed in a backpack except that you may pack some personal gear in a day pack. Buying gear for the first time? Read about best equipment choices for summer camp.

Note: Do not bring personal electronics of any kind, including cell phones. Non-essential items will be held for you and stored for safekeeping until graduation.

Bring to camp list

Download and print the  Bring to Camp List.

[ ] Sack lunch for first day
[ ] Frame or frameless backpack (adjusted to fit)
[ ] 3-season backpacking sleeping bag (rated to 32°F)
[ ] Three-season backpacking tent (1-2 person, with ground sheet or waterproof bottom)
[ ] Lightweight sleeping pad
[ ] Day pack
[ ] Personal meal kit (spoon, fork, plate, bowl, cup)
[ ] 1 large, 1 medium trash bag
[ ] Toilet kit: (bagged)

[ ] Compass
[ ] Durable canteen / water bottles (2 qt. total)
[ ] Personal first aid kit (small)
[ ] Small flashlight or headlamp (with extra batteries)
[ ] Sunscreen, insect repellent, lip balm
[ ] Pens and pencils
[ ] Sewing kit
[ ] Small pocket knife
[ ] Dunk bag
[ ] Clothing: (No camouflage; bagged)

[ ] Warm jacket
[ ] Rain gear (lightweight)
[ ] Hiking boots (broken in)
[ ] Sneakers
[ ] Flip flops / sandals (for shower only)

Optional personal equipment

[ ] Camera (with extra batteries—NO cell phones)
[ ] 6-8 snack/food bars
[ ] Sunglasses
[ ] Hat (with brim)
[ ] Backpacking type pillow
[ ] Small amount laundry detergent for hand washing clothes