Seasonal Layering Systems for Forest School
Cool Rainy Day Clothing (Fall/Winter/Spring):
Base Layer: Synthetic or wool long john shirt and pants; wool socks
Mid Layer: Fleece or wool sweater and pants
Outer Layer: Durable, WATERPROOF raincoat and rain-pants; warm toque; waterproof, insulated mittens; waterproof boots (Bogs, Kamik or similar)
Extra Layers: 1-2 pairs of wool socks, 1-2 pairs of waterproof insulated mittens; warm toque; mid layer as indicated above; underwear.
Optional: Extra boots
Cool Dry Day Clothing (Fall/Spring):
Base Layer: Synthetic or wool long john shirt and pants; wool socks
Mid Layer: Lightweight fleece or wool pants and sweater
Outer Layer: Warm jacket; durable rain-pants, waterproof boots, waterproof mittens; warm toque
Extra Layers: 1-2 pairs of wool socks, 1 pair of waterproof insulated mittens; mid layer as indicated above; underwear.
Warm Rainy Day Clothing (Fall/Spring):
Base Layer: Lightweight, synthetic material t-shirt and long sleeve; lightweight, synthetic material pants (quick-dry material is ideal); wool socks
Outer Layer: Durable, WATERPROOF raincoat and rain-pants; waterproof boots
Extra Layers: Fleece Sweater; wool socks, toque
Optional: Extra boots
Warm Dry Day Clothing (Fall/Spring):
Base Layer: Lightweight, long pants that can easily be rolled up; t-shirt; lightweight synthetic socks
Outer Layer: Fleece sweater or jacket; closed toe running shoes or hiking boots; sun hat
Extra Layers: Extra socks; base layer
Optional: Bug jacket (Spring)
Cold Winter Day Clothing:
Base layer: Long john shirt and pants made of wool, silk, fleece or polyester; wool socks
Mid layer: Wool or fleece sweater and pants; fleece or wool neckwarmer
Outer Layer: Warm, waterproof, windproof and breathable snow suit; warm toque; waterproof insulated mittens; warm waterproof boots
Extra Layers: 1-2 pairs of wool socks; warm toque; mid layer, 1-2 pairs of insulated mittens
Optional: Extra boots, hand-warmers, extra snowsuit
*We ask that children do not wear jeans as they are extremely slow to dry when wet from play. Please also avoid sending children in shorts or tank tops.
**Contact OMFS if you have any questions about gear or where to purchase the necessary items.
***Note that the weather in the forest is typically not as warm as it can be in town.
What to pack in your child’s forest school backpack…
FULL DAY ATTENDANCE:
- Spare socks and underwear in a waterproof or ziplock bag
- A full water bottle (at least 500ml)
- A full litter-less lunch with at least 2 additional snacks
- A small hand towel
- Sunscreen, bug spray (or bug hat/jacket) if desired
- An extra mid layer (fleece or wool sweater)
- For winter add 2 extra pairs of waterproof/resistant mittens
- For spring and fall add a complete set of waterproof rain gear (pants and jacket)
HALF DAY ATTENDANCE:
- Spare socks and underwear in a waterproof or ziplock bag
- A full water bottle
- 2 snacks
- A small hand towel
- Sunscreen, bug spray (or bug hat/jacket) if desired
- An extra mid layer (fleece or wool sweater)
- For winter add an extra pair of waterproof/resistant mittens
- For spring and fall add a complete set of waterproof rain gear (pants and jacket)
To pack in an extra bag to send with your child each week (kept in the woodshed)…
- A full change of clothing suitable for the season and weather
- Spare footwear – running shoes, rain boots or extra winter boots depending upon the season
- Spare snow pants or rain pants if available (optional)
PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS SENT TO FOREST SCHOOL
