Things to Pack as a Mission Trip Group Leader

Ideas from fellow youth ministers for your consideration

First Aid Related

Basic First Aid Kit (band-aids, antibiotic ointment, sanitizing wash, gloves, gauze, etc.)
aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, Aleve (all work differently!)
Benadryl (allergy medicine)
Calamine lotion
Cleaning wipes
cough drops
deodorant (extras for those who forget)
Emergen-C
emergency blanket(s)
eye-glasses repair kit
feminine protection
gum/breath mints
hand sanitizer
moleskin/blister kit
nail clippers, tweezers, file
sunblock and aloe
Tums, Pepto, Imodium, Gas X
Ziplock bags

Programming Supplies
Battery-operated candle(s)
Bible(s)
Binder of medical/permission forms
Camera(s)
Journal(s)
Phone lists
Rosary/rosary making supplies

Logistical supplies
baby wipes
bug spray
clothes line
cooling clothes, bandanas or instant ice packs
curtains (cover windows or divide rooms as needed)
dish soap
duct tape, scotch tape and masking tape
electrical adapter and converter if going international
extension cords and surge protector
extra socks
extra work gloves
fan(s)
Febreeze/air freshener
flashlights
hair ties or rubber bands
hand soap
Lysol (spray and wipes)
matches
scissors
sink stopper
Swiss army knife
toilet paper and paper towels
trash bags
zip ties

Recreational items (depending on your facilities and free time)

basketball
decks of cards
football
frisbees
jigsaw puzzles