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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.

heel strap

No flip-flops are allowed outside of dorm rooms.
Sandals with a heel-strap are okay.

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