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 jean as they are extremely slow to dry when wet from play.
**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.
