1. Bring your phone charger and we recommend a rechargeable power box
2. Bring a wallet…do not have a chain
3. 5-6 pairs of pants
4. 2 pairs of shorts
5. 7 or more changes of underwear
6. 7 pairs of socks
7. 6-7 shirts
8. 1-2 pairs walking shoes
9. Jacket, sweatshirt, or sweater
10. Umbrella and/or rain gear
11. Pajamas
12. Toiletries, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
13. Medications taken regularly (including vitamins, pain relievers, etc.) Pack all medicines in your carry-on (they need to have prescriptions attached)
14. Feminine needs
15. Kleenex
16. Sunglasses
17. Extra pair of glasses or contacts if available and cleaning solution for contacts
18. $pending money (about $200+ for lunches and souvenirs)
19. One piece of luggage to be checked on board, no more than 50 lbs and 50 inches (length + height + depth) Don’t bring the giant size…..YOU have to carry it to and from the bus and airlines charge for overweight bags) DO NOT LOCK LUGGAGE unless you have airport security approved locks.
20. BACKPACK for bus and airplane carry-on
21. Bring snacks along that you can put in your backpack each day.
22. EAT FIRST OR BRING A SACK DINNER TO SCHOOL UPON CHECK-IN TO BRING TO THE AIRPORT TO BE EATEN BEFORE YOU BOARD AND SOME SNACKS) The airline serves only a small snack on board…..no meals. If you want a bottle of water, this MUST be purchased AFTER going through security.
23. A photo I.D. will be given to you along with emergency telephone numbers of L.V. chaperones to be placed in your lanyard.
24. Your personalized D.C. jacket
25. D.C. JACKET AND LANYARD MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES OUTSIDE OF HOTEL ROOMS AND BUS.
26. Leave all belts with large metal buckles or studs, heavy metal bracelets, necklaces, etc at home.
27. You will receive a boarding pass with your seat number. Keep it in your lanyard before boarding the plane. You MUST sit in the seat that is listed on the pass.