What to Bring on Your Trip

PERSONAL ITEMS

Sunglasses

Water bottle

DEET insect repellent

Sunscreen

Flashlight (extra batteries)

Pain reliever

Personal toiletries

Personal cash

Personal snacks

Camera (extra batteries, film, or cards)

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Tissues

Vitamins

Medications in original container

Small games

Bible

Journal/notebook/pen

CLOTHING

Work clothes (2 sets)

Clothes for church (1 set)

Comfortable shoes

Work shoes or boots

Modest swimsuit

Hat or cap

Flip-flops

Clothes for sight-seeing day

CONSTRUCTION WORKER ITEMS

Leather gloves

If you bring personal tools from home, be sure you have them clearly marked with your name.

Keep track of your tools on site.

VBS WORKER ITEMS

Candy (no chocolate)

Suckers

Gum

Pencils

Crayolas

Stickers

Scissors

Glue sticks

Craft items

Construction paper

Balloons (pencil and water balloons)

THINGS NOT TO BRING

Large amounts of cash

Expensive jewelry/watch

Portable electronic devices that are easily lost or stolen

Do NOT pack pocket knives, drill bits, or screwdrivers in carry-on luggage.