What To Bring: A Checklist For Students

Be sure to bring rain gear, as wet weather can occur at any time of the year.
 

First Day Lunch

You should bring a sack lunch for the first day. Bring only food that can be eaten during this meal, as the program will provide all meals and snacks for the rest of your stay. Gum and candy are not permitted. We challenge you to bring a waste-free lunch, containing only items that can be reused or recycled.

Essential Items:

Older but serviceable clothing is best. We urge that you NOT buy new clothing or equipment. Space is limited – please bring only one duffle bag or suitcase and a sleeping bag. Mark your luggage and each item of clothing with your name.

Sleeping bag (or blanket/bedroll and sheets) and pillow
Two pairs of shoes (tennis shoes are fine)
Five pairs of socks
Five changes of underwear
Three t-shirts
Two heavy cotton/flannel or wool shirts
Three pairs pants (jeans, cords, or heavy trousers)
One heavy jacket or coat (regardless of the weather)
Water bottle, day-pack
Flashlight and batteries
Rain gear (no matter how sunny)
One hat or cap
One or two pairs of pajamas
One bathing suit

Toilet Kit Containing:

One bath size towel
Soap and shampoo
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Sunscreen
One washcloth
Comb or hairbrush
Shower slippers or flip-flops
Letter writing materials (pencils, stationery, stamps)
Laundry bag or plastic garbage bag

Optional items:

Single-use or inexpensive digital camera
Bathrobe
Gloves or mittens
Shorts (for warmer weather)
Binoculars

Prohibited Items:

No valuables, money, or jewelry
No food, except for lunch for the first day
No candy or gum
No electronic devices such as mp3, or media players, games, laptops, or cell phones
No knives or hatchets
No curling irons, hair dryers, or aerosols
No cologne or perfume