The ol' Camper

Attention team members!

 The people we are going to Mexico to minister to are more modest than we are. For this reason, when we are in Mexico, we will respect their culture and comply with a very reasonable dress code.

 No tank tops, your t-shirts must cover your shoulders and cannot be too tight or too low. No short shorts. Your shorts must be below the mid thigh, absolutely nothing higher than that. As well, you will be doing physical labour and it would be to your advantage to wear jeans and runners that can get dirty and protect your legs. So, if you think it is too short, or too tight, then it probably is.

 The following is an extensive list of what to pack. You may see a need for some items, like laundry soap, Spanish dictionary, insect repellent and so on, bring what you will need and leave what you won’t. There is a limit of one carry on bag (like a backpack), one suitcase and your sleeping bag and pillow.

 

• Work clothes, comfortable, able-to-move-in stuff and runners for when you are on the jobsite. Sandals are not allowed on the job site.
• Cool clothes for hotter weather and warmer clothes for cooler weather. It will still be getting cool at night.
• PJ’s, extra socks, lots of underwear. There will be no laundry facilities; we will have some liquid laundry soap for those who want to do it by hand.
• Girls, bring a modest skirt (knee length or longer) and a suitable shirt to go with it. Boys bring a pair of nice slacks, not jeans, for the service at the Rehab Centre. Do not bring the kitchen sink. We are a lot of people in limited space.
• Bring your Bible! You’ll be using it!
• A couple of pens, we will be giving you a journal at the beginning of the trip
• Spending $$ US Dollars
• Pillow and sleeping bag
• Backpack for the day trips
• Spanish dictionary
• Camera, film, memory cards, etc.
• Swimsuit and beach towel, and just like when we are doing a youth thing in Penticton, if you are wearing a two-piece suit, wear a tank-top over it.
• Flashlight with fresh batteries if you are still nervous of things that go bump in the night
• Books, magazines, deck of card or travel games for the road trip
• If you think you’re gonna miss your Mom, your dog or the kid from down the street, bring a picture of them, it will help.
• Gravol, TUMS, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc…
• If you have any prescribed medications, they MUST be in the original container with the original prescription on it.
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
• Soap, shampoos, conditioner, etc.
• Face cloth and don’t forget your towel!
• Sunscreen & lip balm
• Girls, bring whatever make up and all the other girl stuff you might need
• Don’t forget the sunscreen and if you are prone to burning, bring an after burn first aid treatment
• Insect repellent and insect sting treatment if you tend to react to insect bites
• Sunglasses
• Brimmed hat, you’ll be working outside!
• New addition this year!!! Bring your own plate, cups and cutlery to use in Mexico. You will be responsible for washing it and not losing it yourself. So if you think you are going to lose the one knife, or the one spoon you bring, bring more then one! (Maybe of the plastic variety….)
• When choosing music to bring on this trip, only bring music that has good content. That means no swearing, no violent or sexual content. If you do, chances are we will throw it out the window and confiscate your player (CD, MP3, whatever) for the rest of the trip. We are serious about this .
• Do not bring anything that you would be horribly upset if it was lost, stolen or broken.