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Important Information for Student Orientation Adventure Program (SOAP) Participants
What To Wear? What To Bring?
Below are a few tips on how to dress. Most training activities take place outdoors in open fields. Thus, anticipating the weather and dressing appropriately is your key to comfort since you may encounter strong sun, rain, or shade.
What To Wear
In hot weather, the formula is simple:
- Shorts or long pants and a t—shirt make up the basics. (Lightweight pants are usually preferred on high elements. If you are not sure which you prefer, bring both)
- Sneakers or lightweight boots are required footwear (No open-toed shoes are allowed)
- Rain gear is absolutely essential if it looks like rain!
The key to cool and cold weather is a combination of the following:
- Rain gear is absolutely essential!
- Here’s a cold weather tip: Wool and fleece are superb insulation materials. They will keep you warm even if soaking wet, cotton becomes absolutely useless when damp
What to Bring
Necessary Items
- Medications, Inhalers, or bee sting kits (if allergic to bees)
- Water bottle for each student
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray
Optional Items
- Camera
- Journal
