PACKING LIST FOR THE RANCH
Please Bring:
ALL CHILDREN
Twin-size comforter
Pillow (two maximum)
Two sets twin-size sheets and pillow cases
Three sets of towels and wash cloths
Bible
Framed pictures of immediate family ONLY
ONLY one stuffed animal for bed
One laundry bag
Sundries: toothbrush/paste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, etc. (We supply
refills.)
Razors (not straight-edged razors)
Pajamas and bathrobe
Box of stationery with self-addressed stamped envelopes to write home
Cowboy boots for horseback riding
Water bottle
Tennis shoes (for outside)
Sandals
Sweaters or sweat shirts (no fewer than 3)
Heavy coat
Snow boots
Light jacket
Watch (inexpensive)
Gloves and hat
Ten pairs of socks
Six pairs of jeans
Gym clothes/shorts and tennis shoes (for gym)
BOYS
Three or four shirts (long and short sleeve)
Seven pairs of underwear
One pair of dress pants (for church or other activities)
Five T-shirts
Boots or work shoes
Modest swim trunks
Black belt
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GIRLS
Curling iron
Hair accessories
Ten pairs of underwear / panties (not thongs. G-strings etc.)
Five bras
White slip if necessary
Two pair school pants (Nicer jeans are fine.)
One dress or pants suit
One pair panty hose / tights if needed
Dress shoes
Five long sleeve shirts (if summer, short sleeved)
Modest swim suit – One piece or tankini with shorts or skirted
bottom
Three T-shirts
Three pairs of modest summer shorts
DO NOT BRING
(For restricted items such as makeup, jewelry, CD ’s, and other music, see below .)
Drugs, alcohol or tobacco, matches or lighters
iTouch, cameras or other electronics with internet connectivity &/or games
Tape players, radio, or TV (You may have one CD player with headphones.)
Jewelry (A small amount of modest jewelry may be allowed for older girls.)
Knives
Make-up (Girls over 12 may have a very small amount.)
Expensive cameras or other electronic toys such as Game Boys
Clothing with inappropriate slogans or other advertisements (for alcohol, tobacco, e. g.)
Skimpy clothing- Low-cut or revealing tops, short shorts, clothes with rips & tears
Candy or gum
You may use some discretion. This list is only a guideline to help you pack.
We will remove all unacceptable items when we check luggage at admission and discharge.
Furthermore, we request that you do not mail your child candy, gum, or any other discretionary items
without first checking with the Ranch For Kids staff.
Please be aware of the luggage limitations/charges for the airlines or bus lines. There are limitations on
size, weight, and number of bags. Students transitioning to Job Corps or other programs especially must
keep these limitations in mind.
The Ranch For Kids is not responsible for shipping or storing your child’s possessions unless you have
made arrangements with us. We do not have storage facilities, and left items are an inconvenience. Thank
you for your consideration of these requests.
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