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SERVICE
LEARNING CREW (11-13) 

2025 SLC applications are closed! Applications open February 10th at 10am

SLC Sign up, Session Dates, and Packing List 

2025 SLC Session Dates

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Session 1: June 4th-June 13th

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Session 2: June 16th- June 27th

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Session 3: June 30th-July 11th

(no programming on July 4th).

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Session 4: July 14th- July 25th

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Session 5: July 28th-August 8th

Packing List

Below, you will find a list of all items youth will need during the day portion of the SLC Program and a list of items needed during the overnight. You will also find a printable version of this information! 

All participants are required to wear uniforms while working. Uniforms consist of an RMYC t-shirt, gloves, helmet (dependent on the project), and safety glasses, all of which are provided by RMYC. Each member will be issued one shirt. 

DO NOT BRING: These items will be confiscated, and the youth may be sent home 

● Electronics (phones will be kept in a lockbox in the van during the day) 

● Knives 

● Firearms 

● Alcohol, tobacco, or drugs 

● Clothing with inappropriate or offensive words/ graphics 

● Expensive items that you don't want to lose!

Day
Packing List

Overnight

Packing List

  • Day Pack (10-20 L) - let us know if you need to borrow a day pack! 

  • Sunscreen, bug spray 

  • Lip balm with SPF 

  • Bandana 

  • Sunglasses 

  • Hat for sun protection 

  • Sun shirt or long-sleeve 

  • Long pants (some projects require long pants; always keep a pair with you!!!) Rain Gear ( we are outside A LOT; please check the weather daily) 

  • Swimsuit and swim towel (not needed every day, your crew leads will let you know the day before if the crew will be swimming) 

  • Water Bottle (1-3 liters) 

  • Sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots (NO sandals, crocs, or open-toed shoes) 

  • Boots/tennis shoes - A good comfortable pair of boots or tennis shoes. We recommend something with ankle support, good traction, and waterproof or resistant.  

  • Socks - Several pairs (2-3). We recommend a good wool hiking sock.  

  • Underwear (we recommend 2-3 pairs for camping) 

  • Long Underwear/Base layers- One top and bottom. It will get cold in the evenings,  layers help! 

  • Shirts – you will be given one RMYC uniform shirt. You may want one or two of  your own t-shirts

  • Long Pants  

  • Warm Hat & Gloves  

  • Warm Jacket/Coat: For Overnights. We all know Colorado nights get COLD!  

  • Sunglasses. We will provide clear eye protection, but you may use sunglasses at work  as well! 

  • Raincoat and Rain Pants (Super important!!!)- Waterproof jackets will keep you  warm and dry. It may rain during the overnights  

  • Hat or Visor – for sun protection when off project time.  

  • Basic Toiletries: toothbrush and toothpaste, comb, small shampoo and soap,  moisturizing lotion, a few wet wipes.  

  • Towel: for swimming  

  • Prescription medicines- if you have any prescriptions bring enough for the  entire session. 

  • Bags: nylon compression sack or few plastic ziplock bags for organizing,  waterproofing, and dirty clothes 

  • Camp shoes  

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CAMPING EQUIPMENT: (RMYC will provide tents) 

Please reach if you need a sleeping bag, sleeping pad or a backpack from RMYC.

  • Backpack (or duffle bag) *NO SUITCASES* - A comfortable backpack will be helpful for carrying all of your personal gear this season. If you chose a duffle bag, know that you may need to carry it a short distance into camp. Combined with your day pack, this duffle should be able to hold all of your gear. 

  • Sleeping Bag - Most members are comfortable in a bag rated to 30 degrees or lower temperature. 

  • Sleeping Pad - Thin, closed-cell foam pad or Thermarest-type pad. 

  • Headlamp or Flashlight 

  • Water Bottles at LEAST 3 LITERS- You should be able to hold up to 3 liters of water. Any container works! 

  • Mug - Something for hot drinks in the morning. 

  • Tupperware- we will pack lunch in the morning; please bring something to hold lunch & snacks. 

  • Daypack 

  • Watch or alarm clock

RECOMMENDED ITEMS: 

We suggest bringing the following items and NOTHING more. Our space is limited!

  • Warm upper layer

  • Shorts 

  • Swimsuit 

  • Fun Activities: Cards, games, books, a journal, pens or pencils, instruments, stamps and envelopes

  •  Camp Chair or Yoga Pad

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