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How to Dress for Forest School

 

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

 

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