Mexico Family Camp

Bible.
Passport
Sleeping bag, bedding, air mattress, air pump (air pump optional).
Camp lantern, two flashlights.
Comfortable work clothes (long pants, t-shirts - no shorts or sleeveless shirts allowed on worksites).
Sturdy work shoes or boots.
Hat, visor, and/or bandanas.
Clothes for camp (jeans, cropped pants, shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts - all ok for campsite).
Jacket and/or sweatshirt - morning and evening weather is cold.
Shower items: Solar shower (optional), towels, washcloths, swimsuit or trunks (mandatory for showers), toiletries, sandals/shoes to wear in the shower.
Miscellaneous items: Sun block, Chapstick with sunscreen, wet wipes, face wipes, baby powder with cornstarch, sunglasses (2 pairs), water bottles (2 per person), Kleenex, camera (if disposable camara, write your name on it).
First aid items such as Tylenol, Neosporin, Band Aids, Antacid, Feminine hygiene products, insect repellant.
Tools: Tool belt and/or nail pouch, hammer, wire cutters, sturdy gloves (leather are best), hand square, hand saw, 25' tape measure. Pack tools in a small duffle bag and check them with your luggage. Do not attempt to bring them on the plane as a carry-on bag. See Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Prohibited Items.
Money - one dollar bills are sometimes useful.
Over time campers have added ideas to the list of what to bring. You may want to check out the long list.

Note: to help us identify with the culture, we request you do not wear make-up or jewelry (except for wedding bands) while in Mexico.

Please don't bring DVD players, CD players or electronic games.
No need for any firearms, fireworks or knives, (with the exception of razor knives used for roofing).
We prefer that you not bring any tobacco products with you to camp either.
No alcohol or non-prescription drugs are allowed at family camp.
No power tools are needed, we build everything with simple handtools.