Helpful Information

A PDF version of this page is available below for your convenience.  Check off your items to bring along! 

Locations: Please download or print a copy of the Campus Map and bring it with you. 

Emergency Telephone Numbers: If you need to report a problem or non-life-threatening emergency (or if someone can’t reach you on your cell phone), call the cell phones of Sue (630) 865-8304 or Mady (630) 251-0811 or Nancy (608) 358-4478 or Diana (414) 828-0570. They will have campus custodial and emergency contact information.

Parking: Short-term parking for equipment/supplies unloading is available in the Circle Drive directly in front of Wayland Hall. The main parking lot is in the back near dorms (enter from Franklin Street). There is parking in a second smaller lot (enter from Park Avenue) as well as the city streets that surround campus. See the gray areas on the Campus Map.

Check-in/Check-out:  Check-in will occur in the Lindsay Complex: Gymnasium Lobby (#5 on Campus Map) from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m Friday. People arriving after this time should come directly to Lindsay Complex: Gymnasium or call one of the organizers’ cell phones (numbers will be posted on door). Participants need to clear their rooms and return their keys to the registrar by 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 

Schedule: See the Schedule for a listing of all activities with their times and locations.

Lodging: Lodging will be in Burnham Hall and Ella Dye (see Campus Map), dorms on the Wayland Academy campus. Ellen Dye rooms are suites with two single beds on each side, connected by a shared bathroom with bath/shower. Burnham has group bathroom/shower facilities. Our group will be the only occupants of the buildings, with the exception of a few Wayland faculty.  There are common lounges or a kitchen area in each dorm with refrigerators, microwaves, TV, and air conditioning. Dorm rooms in Burnham are air-conditioned. Laundry facilities using either card or coins are available in Burnham.

Security: Each person in the dorm will receive a room key and a key card for all other buildings.  

Smoking: Wayland Academy does not permit smoking in any buildings or on the property. 

Alcohol: If you’d like to bring alcohol for yourself or for others to share, please feel free to do so. There will be a wine and beer cash donation bar at the parties and Saturday reception/banquet. 

First Aid Kit: A first aid kit is available in Heaton’s Union. A defibrillator is available in the Gymnasium.

Wireless: Wireless access is available using a guest login.

Refrigerator access: There will be some refrigerator space available--we suggest bringing your own cooler/ice if you need to keep a large number of items cold.

Provided in the rooms are:

• a bed with sheets, blanket, pillow case, and pillow  

• a linen packet with washcloth, hand towel, bath towel, and small bar of soap

Things you may want to bring:

• silent auction donations

• cash/checks for purchasing silent auction items and cash donation bar

• clothes hangers (we will provide a few extras)

• mattress pad; fitted bottom sheet; extra pillows, blankets & towels (if you find these necessary)

• cup for bathroom

• toiletries

• bag for trash

• waterproof slippers and toiletry caddy for showers

• coolers if you need to keep anything cold

• alarm clock

• reading lamp

• extension cord with multiple outlets

• room fans

• bathing suit 

• mosquito repellent 

• musical instruments and/or props for ceilidh acts

• snacks/treats for parties and/or drinks to share

Note: Hearty snacks will be provided Friday after the social dance and during the ceilidh after the ball. If you are eager to bring snacks and drinks to share, they should be non-perishable or stored in coolers since refrigerator space is limited. Wine and beer will be available at the parties and banquet at cost. Other beverages for your own use or to share would be welcome. 

Meals:  All meals, including the ball banquet, will be served in the Pickard Dining Hall (#35 on Campus Map). The food is served buffet style and every meal has vegetarian and vegan options.  Those who chose vegan on their registration form should ask the kitchen staff for their food because it will be kept back in the kitchen. The food is very good!

Teaching Sessions: All workshop dance sessions will be held in Lindsay Complex: Gymnasium or Dance Studio (2nd Floor) (#5 on Campus Map).   

Gatherings:  The Pickard Dining Hall and Frame Lounge will serve as the location for the Friday night party and the Saturday night Ceilidh. 

Ceilidh:  The Ceilidh is held 1/2 hour after the Saturday Ball. A ceilidh master will be ready to register your acts during the weekend. 

Ball: The ball will be held in Lindsay Complex: Gymnasium (#5 on Campus Map). 

Walk-Through:  Local teachers will lead walk-throughs of both the Friday night Welcome Party and the Ball.

Pool: There must be a minimum of 3 people using the pool at any time. One must remain out of the pool. There is no lifeguard.

Changing Room: If you aren't staying in the dorms and need a place to change before the ball, use the  men’s and women’s locker rooms just off of the gym.

Items for Sale:  If you have items for sale (CDs, tapes, books, t-shirts, etc.), they may be offered on tables near the front of the Gymnasium.

Silent Auction: We will hold a silent auction that helps fund the Weekend. Items available for bid will be on tables in the Gymnasium lobby. Please bring items to contribute! Printing and filling out the auction form beforehand will be helpful.

4/23/2024