• Sleeping bag or sheets/blankets for a twin size mattress

• Pillow

• Towel

• Usual toiletry items including soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, etc.

• Two plain white t-shirts (no words or designs on them)

• One plain black t-shirt (no words or designs on them)

• A pair of shorts/pants that can get stained

• Additional casual clothing as needed for the week

• Jacket

• Rain gear

• Hat (important for sun protection)

• Swimsuit

• Durable shoes appropriate for hiking and walking

• Journal/notebook with a pen or pencil

• Water bottle or Water Bladder

• Flashlight

• Day pack

• Garbage bag or other water repellent bag to protect items within day pack

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellant

• Tweezers (to remove ticks)

• Wrist watch (You are asked not to use your cell phone to determine time)

• Any drum (or percussion instrument) you care to bring. No experience required. If you have an extra drum, label it and bring it for someone else to use. Other rhythm instruments are encouraged too.

• Personal symbol(s) that represent any of the following:
  — what you need to let go of
  — what you might need to grieve over
  — what you still want to become
  — any personal faith symbol

Note: We have found it helpful to many men to have these personal symbols on hand for their own initiation. They will not need to be exhibited or shared.

SCHEDULING FLIGHTS

Arrival: Plan your flight to allow you to get to Shrine Mont with enough time to check in, find your housing, and get settled in. Participants may arrive at Shrine Mont beginning at 1:30 pm, Wednesday September 18. We expect all participants to be checked in and ready for the first session of the MROP which will begin promptly at 4:00 pm.

Departure:  The closing ceremony, a key part of the MROP experience, will conclude at 3:00 pm, Sunday September 22. We expect all participants to remain at Shrine Mont until the end of the MROP closing ceremony. Schedule your flight home allowing sufficient time to arrive at the airport, check in, pass through security, and to the boarding gate. Please notify the MROP Convener admin@illumandc.org, if overnight accommodation is needed for Sunday September 22. There will be an additional charge for Sunday night housing.