AUTUMN & SPRING 

We recommend layering all year long! Our advice is to dress in three layers: a base layer to stay dry, a mid layer to keep warm, and an outer layer to retain heat and protect against the elements.

Shirt layers (avoid cotton and opt for synthetics) 

1. Long sleeve baselayer

2. Fleece Long sleeve

3. Waterproof rain jacket

Long pant layers (avoid cotton and opt for synthetics)

1. Long baselayer 

2. Heavy weight (fleece or wool)

3. Waterproof rain pants (rain pants go OVER boots)

Feet

1. Socks (Wool or Fleece, no cotton)

2. Close-toed shoes - Waterproof or water resistant are best

• Neoprene (Bogs or similar) boots work great ALL YEAR LONG

• Sturdy hiking shoes/boots 

• Close-toed sandals are okay on very warm days

Head

Warm Hat (Wool or Fleece) OR Sun Hat for very warm days 

Hands

Waterproof mittens (NO gloves)

On very warm days your child may shed a layer at school, on very cool days you might add an extra layer (like a fleece vest) under the waterproof layer.  Seasonally, you will need to apply sunscreen and/or bug spray PRIOR to the start of class.

WINTER 

In addition to the previous gear, you may want to add:

• Snow pants (NO bib style or one piece suits) 

• Waterproof, Insulated Snow Jacket (OR insulated jacket under waterproof rain jacket)

• Insulated Waterproof boots 

• Mittens (NO GLOVES)- two layers

1. fleece or wool layer 

2. heavy waterproof mittens, long-wrist style recommended (fits over jacket sleeves)

BACKPACK 

All children must bring their own backpack to class each day. We recommend investing in a child-sized sturdy, rain resistant backpack instead of the novelty kind, as they hold up better in our wet weather.

BACKPACK GEAR 

Please pack your child’s backpack completely every day they attend school. 

• Water Bottle – non spill lid (12oz is plenty large enough), fit in outer pocket of backpack

• Wipes – travel size package

• Kleenex or handkerchief 

• Large empty Ziploc or other waterproof bag 

• Small bottle of sunscreen and insect repellant (when appropriate)

• Back-up gear (please pack in another Ziploc or other waterproof bag):

Mittens - Light/Mid weight (fleece or wool)

Warm Hat - fleece or wool

Pants - Lightweight 

Long Sleeve - Lightweight 

Underwear or Pull-up

Socks – wool or fleece