Love City Impact Retreats Packing List
Clothing and Gear for performing volunteer work
- Sturdy shoes- waterproof (if possible) and good for hiking in rough terrain
- Long pants (consider pants that are sinched at the ankles)
- Short sleeve and long sleeve shirts that can get dirty
- Moisture wicking socks to avoid
- Hat for sun protection
- Bandana or cooling towel
- Day Pack (such as a backpack) to carry your water and your lunch to sites
- Dry Bag to separate clothes/swimsuit in backpack on work days
Clothing and Gear for camp, recreation, beaches
- Swimming suit(s) and rash guard for sun protection/warmth in water
- Towel- consider lightweight beach towels or Turkish towels for the beach or shower
- Snorkel gear (can also be rented locally upon arrival approx. $45 rental)
- Toiletries (biodegradable/organic if possible the water from the bathhouse is returned directly to the earth)
- Medications and Prescriptions (a first aid kit will be provided for at camp and at worksites)
- Casual clothes for dinners at local restaurants
- Lightweight lounging clothes (to cover your skin a little more for the bugs at dusk)
- Cell Phone/Camera with solar charger or extra battery pack in case of power outage
- Lightweight Sleeping Bag or Summer Sleeping Bag Throw or Light Throw Blanket, others also bring a sheet that’s been transformed into a sleeping bag.
- Camping Pillow or Bed Pillow
- Camping Mat (personal preference to add cushion to the cot)
- Bug Spray (only if you have a preference, camp will also have this for in the evenings)
- Reef-Safe Sunscreen-it is against the law to use non-reef safe sunscreens in the Virgin Islands. Click here to learn more.
- Personal Identification Items: Driver’s License, Passport (if you have one), Medical Insurance Card
- Flashlight/Headlamp with extra batteries
- Watch/charger if you use one
- Money/Credit Cards - combination of both cash and credit/debit card is best. There are ATM’s on the island
- Small personal first aid kit items you prefer
- 2 water bottles – or a backpack with an internal bladder (like a camelback) and 1 water bottle for at camp
- Sandals with backs for beach and water hikes. Footwear for lounging at camp or the beach
- Other items you might desire: Beach Bag, A good book for down time, Hammock for lounging, Beach toy etc.
Link to Amazon List for Ideas of Items
All items will be discussed in depth during planning meetings, always reach out with questions!