What to Bring Checklist:

The following is a list of a few items you may need for your Becoming and Outdoors-Woman™ weekend at Lorado Taft. You should prepare for warm days, chilly evenings and possible rain. Bring person items, bug repellant, lotions, bedding and blankets:

• jeans and shorts (dress in layers and be prepared for warm, cold or rainy weather.)
• short and long sleeved shirts,
• shoes and boots (bring an extra pair of shoes)
• river or water shoes (canoeing), swimsuit and towel (scuba)
• rain gear, hooded water repellent jacket
• hat or head cover
• WATER BOTTLE AND COFFEE MUG (help recycle!)
• pillow, sleeping bag, blankets
• shower supplies; soap, shampoo, flip-flops, towel and washcloth
• feminine needs/toiletries/mirror/medications
• ear plugs/sleeping mask for sleeping with a room full of other people!
• suntan lotion/sunglasses/eye shade
• bug repellent - A MUST!
• notebook/pen or pencil
• binoculars, camera & film (optional if not needed for classes)
• personal cooler (bring your own beverages and snacks for evening socializing)
• portable campstool or lawn chair (optional)
• money for raffle and sale of BOW merchandise - all proceeds go back into the BOW program for scholarships and to ensure the future of the program.

  For More Information Contact:
  Mitch Ingold
  Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Coordinator

  Illinois Department of Natural Resources
  Office of Land Management
  Division of Parks and Recreation
  One Natural Resources Way
  Springfield, IL 62702-1287
  Phone: 217-782-7026
  email: mitch.ingold@illinois.gov
  or visit our website at www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/bow/

  Division of Parks and Recreation Home Page

  BOW International Home Page (http://www.uwsp.edu/bow)