Trip Information & Packing List

Trip Information & Packing List

We will be having a commissioning service this Wednesday in the PLEX.

On Friday June 11 meet in the PLEX @ 9am.

We will be back on June 25th, please call the Student Ministry office to find out what time we will be in.

In case of an emergency you can call the Student Ministry office @ 338-3699 & they will get a hold of me.

You will need to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow for Friday night. (We won’t need them at the places we are staying at.)

The key to this trip is modesty and being appropriate. Make sure that you dress appropriately at all times. Here are a couple things to keep in mind:

• Everything needs to be packed in ONE carry-on and ONE duffle/bag. e don’t have room for any more than that.

• NO BANDANAS whatsoever (gangs in SD use bandanas to flash their colors, so don’t even bring them!)

• Girls, no spaghetti straps, low-cut shirts, short shorts or skirts, etc. – t-shirts are the best way to go.

• GUYS & GIRLS, make sure whatever you wear to bed is very modest and not revealing. We want to make sure that everyone is covered up and appropriate at all times.

• You’ll want a swimsuit for the hotels; just make sure they’re modest as well.

• You CAN bring cell phones, but you cannot use them for games, texting, taking over the world, etc – they’re only to call your parents occasionally and when we get to our hotel and when we get to Dupree.

• Make sure to put your name on everything you take; You’ll regret it if you don’t

• Make sure to follow us on the team blog at: http://vsmmissions.blogspot.com/ starting June 11 we will be updating daily. Also feel free to email us @ vsmmissions@gmail.com

Here’s what to pack:

• Your ID (if you have one)

• Your South Dakota shirt

• Pillow (if you want to bring one)

• Jeans and shorts (modest)

• T-shirts

• PJs

• Sweatshirt or jacket

• Hat

• Sunglasses

• Bug spray (with Deet)

• Sunscreen

• Personal water bottle (This will be given to you)

• Towel

• Washcloth

• Toiletries

• Close-toed work shoes

• Sandals/flip-flops

• Bible

• Deodorant

• Notebook/journal

• Pen

• Work gloves

• MODEST swimsuit (no 2-pieces)

• Any medication you’ll need (make sure to communicate with your small group leader)

What NOT to pack.

Hairdryers

Knives

2-piece swimsuit

ANY thing electronic besides your cell phone and camera

Remember to dress modestly, avoiding clothing such as low-cut jeans, short shorts, short skirts. Also any kind of secular rock & movie T-Shirts.

You will only need to pack one week’s worth of cloths. The place we are staying has a washer and dryer.

OPTIONAL items:

Motion sickness medication (if you’re prone to car sickness)

Camera

Spending money for debriefing day(s) and day off – don’t bring a lot of money!

This list will also be available on the blog online at http://vsmmissions.blogspot.com/ .