UGA Cooperative Extension: Georgia 4-H
Jekyll Island 4-H Center:
What to Bring List
You will find a general packing list below. Please adjust clothing as needed based on the season you are visiting. For a more specific list of how to be prepared for individual classes on your schedule, visit our Class by Class Preparation page.
- Raincoat and/or raingear
- Sweater/sweatshirt
- Jacket (including gloves, scarf, warm hat, etc. if cold)
- Combination of long sleeve/short sleeve t-shirts (at least 1 per day)
- Combination of long pants/shorts (at least 1 per day)
- Socks (3-5 pairs)
- Closed toe shoes (at least 2 pair of sneakers – one to get wet, one to stay dry)
- Sandals with a heel-strap
- Hat/cap/visor
- Pajamas
- Sleeping bag (or twin size bedding)
- Pillow
- Plastic bag for dirty clothes
- Bath and/or beach towels and washcloths
- Toiletries (soap, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)
- Roll-on or lotion insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
Optional Items: |
PLEASE DO NOT BRING: |
-Day pack or backpack |
-CANDY, GUM, SNACKS |
-Camera and/or film |
-KNIVES |
-Binoculars |
-FISHING EQUIPMENT |
-Sunglasses |
-FIREWORKS |
-Rubber boots for marsh trip |
-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT |
-Money for canteen (~$20 in small bills) |
-EXPENSIVE ITEMS |
-Pencil and paper |
-SHAVING CREAM, SILLY STRING, ETC. |
-FLASHLIGHTS |
- Jekyll 4-H does not provide linens, pillows, blankets, or towels.
- Please limit luggage to one suitcase or duffel bag plus sleeping bag or bed roll.
- No trunks!
- Avoid sending unnecessary items.
- Mark all items.
- Only old clothes are needed; new clothes may be ruined by heavy outdoor use.
- No flip-flops are allowed outside of dorm rooms (showering purposes only).
- Jekyll 4-H is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
No flip-flops are allowed outside of dorm rooms.
Sandals with a heel-strap are okay.


