COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP CHECKLIST

General Clothing

Bring proper amount of activity clothes that are lightweight and quick drying.

[ ] Church/Dress Clothes

[ ] Active Wear Pants / Jeans

[ ] Activity Shorts

[ ] Activity Shirts

[ ] Sweatshirts

[ ] Sweatshirt(s)

[ ] Seasonal Jacket

[ ] Modest Swimsuit(s)

[ ] Sandals / Flops

[ ] Activity Shoes / Work Boots

[ ] Shade Hat

[ ] Socks

[ ] Underwear

[ ] Note: If your group is doing construction then pack work clothes (work pants, T-shirt & gloves) and work shoes/boots.

[ ] Note: If your group is white water rafting then each person must wear water shoes or sandals with ankle straps.

Mandatory Gear

[ ] MISSIONS APPLICATION
[ ] CHARACTER REFERENCES x 2 (PASSPORT) - (Country Requirements)
[ ] VACCINE MEDS - (CDC Recommendations)
[ ] Suitcase(s) (check airline for size limits)
[ ] Money (souvenirs/airport meals)
[ ] "Travel" Bible (may get wet)
[ ] Pen & Paper
[ ] Small Flashlight w/ New Batt.
[ ] 2 Water Bottles
[ ] Sunglasses
[ ] Sun Screen / Lip Balm
[ ] Poncho (must have this)
[ ] 2 Plastic Bags (for dirty clothes)
[ ] 2 Zip-Lock Bags (very handy)
[ ] Insect Repellent
[ ] Eyeglasses / Contacts (if applicable)
[ ] Any Necessary Personal Meds (if applicable)

[ ] GTD WAIVER (Filled out and SIGNED prior to participating if possible!)

Optional Gear

[ ] Carry On Bag (Prohibited Items) (check airline for size limits)
[ ] Travel Pillow
[ ] Lightweight Sleeping Bag
[ ] Camera & SD Card/Film
[ ] Favorite Snacks / Energy Food
[ ] Travel Games, Magazine, iPod
[ ] Extra Money
[ ] (T-Shirts/Hats available)

Toiletries

[ ] Wash Cloth
[ ] Towel(s)
[ ] Soap
[ ] Shampoo / Conditioner
[ ] Wet Wipes (very handy!)
[ ] Toothbrush
[ ] Toothpaste
[ ] Deodorant (please bring!)
[ ] Brush / Comb
[ ] Hair Care / Gel / Spray
[ ] Razor
[ ] Shaving Cream
[ ] Toilet Paper (Half Roll)

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DON'T BRING: Jewelry - or - Valuables

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*We reserve the right to amend this checklist as needed