Canoe Day Gear List

On June 8th our class is taking a 6 hour canoe trip. We should bring:
- shoes (ones that will stay on your feet and protect your feet)
- windbreaker jacket (to keep us warm)
- sunscreen (more than SPF 25)
- bug spray
- hat
- sunglasses (make sure to strap them around your neck/head)
- change of clothes/towel (in case you fall in)
- water bottle
- food/snacks (make sure to put in ziplock bag)
- bail bucket
- rope
- whistle

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