
We’ve provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine. We also offer many items for sale via our Gear Store. Some items are available for rent from Moondance on the Parent Dashboard under Forms. These items are marked with an “x” in the appropriate column. Gear rentals will be sent with your leaders and will be there upon arrival to your trip.
70 Liters Duffel Bag
20-30 Liters Daypack/Backpack
For Carrying All of Your Gear
Synthetic Sleeping Bag Rated 15°- 25° Fahrenheit With a Compression Stuff Sack
Insulating Ground Pad
To Keep You Comfortable Throughout Your Trip!
With Fresh Batteries + 2 Sets of Spare Batteries
With 100% UV Protection
Extra Nylon Stuff Sack (Sleeping Bag Size)
Sturdy Plastic or Metal Mug
Required For Your Trip
Low-Top, Light Weight Hiking Shoes
These Can Be Open Toed, But Do Need To Have a Back Strap
Non-Cotton, Lightweight Hiking Socks
Required Shoes + Socks
Synthetic, Medium-Weight Long Sleeve Top
Minimum of Two Synthetic, Non-Cotton Shirts - Other May Be Cotton
Synthetic, Non-Cotton - This Can Be a Fleece Pullover, Sweater or Full Zip Jacket
100% Waterproof Rain Jacket w Hood
Synthetic or Down Insulation, Non-Cotton. This Can Be a Synthetic or Down "Puffy" Jacket
Synthetic, Non Cotton - This Needs to Be Heavier Than the Lightweight Top
For Girls
Required Clothing Items
Synthetic, Non-Cotton Medium Weight Long Underwear Bottom
Boys - Your Quick Dry Shorts Can Double As Your Swimsuit
Synthetic, Non-Cotton Are Best (A Couple Cotton Pairs Are Okay)
Synthetic, Non-Cotton Fleece Pants or Heavyweight Long Underwear Bottoms
Required Clothing
Wool or Fleece, Non-Cotton Medium Weight Gloves
A Baseball Hat or Wide-Brimmed Sun Hat for Sun Protection
Not Required, But Recommended
Required Gear

800.832.5229
615.610.5900
9am-5pm M-F CST
info@moondanceadventures.com
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 23350
Nashville, TN 37202
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
209 Tenth Avenue South
Suite 322
Nashville, TN 37203
Grades 6th-7th
First times stay with you forever, and our Discovery trips will give you an unforgettable introduction to outdoor adventure. For those with an appetite for the wild, or those who have never slept beneath the stars, these multi-sport adventures will introduce you to a lifetime of exploration.
Grades 7th-9th
From the golden coast, to the purple mountains majesty, expand your homeland on one of our Classic Trips. These expeditions are designed to show you vast beauty and adventure. Multi-sport trips take you climbing, rafting, backpacking, paddling and discovering the most stunning wildernesses in the land of the free.
Grades 9th-12th
Leadership trips are crafted to hone your expedition skills in the most rugged, challenging and beautiful terrain we offer. One part wilderness immersion, one part leadership curriculum, these adventures are designed for those looking to increase their skills in the wild and in the world. Bring out your most confident and competent self on one of our Leadership trips.
Grades 8th-12th
Some of the wildest and most wondrous destinations can open your eyes to the greatness of giving back. Our Service trips are designed to take you off the beaten path with a purpose. Immerse yourself in a deeper version of adventure travel, by making a positive impact on the communities and environments you visit.
There are spaces available for both genders for the upcoming season.
We are full for girls, but we have select spots for a boy.
We are full for boys, but we have select spots for a girl.
This trip is currently full and we are accepting students on a waitlist through enrollment request submissions. You may be enrolled in a trip and on another trip’s waitlist. There is no financial obligation to be placed on a waitlist, and you can be on as many waitlists as you would like.
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