Wildwood SM Arrival Info

Please arrive at 122 E Maple Avenue, Wildwood NJ 08260) on Saturday, June 15th after NOON but before 7pm. When you arrive, please look for our staff who will direct you where to check in. Once you check in, take time to get settled and explore, if you have time! Our staff team will be there to welcome you!

We will then gather at 7pm at 122 E Maple Ave for a Welcome Dinner!

Make sure you bring any and all support checks (and copies!) with you to Wildwood! The check-in process on Wednesday will include giving your support checks to our Operations Team Leader.

Note: if you plan on flying into Philadelphia or Atlantic City, please fill out the Student Travel spreadsheet with your flight details by Monday, June 1st. This will help the staff team as we plan for your arrival. 

If you fly into Philadelphia (PHL), you may need to take a bus or train to Atlantic City, or a bus to Wildwood.

BUS:  Greyhound/Trailways (1-800-231-2222) rolls into Atlantic City, NJ.  NJ Transit (1-215-569-3752) can get you from there to Wildwood.

TRAIN: Amtrak provides service into Philadelphia and connects with NJ Transit rail service into Atlantic City.  Call 1-800-872-7245 for Amtrak schedule, fare and reservation information.

A note on parking: If you are planning on driving to Wildwood, you should be able to find free street parking. Please let Tiffany Jang know if you have any questions.

Wildwood SM Packing List

We can't express how excited we are to meet each of you and spend the summer serving Jesus together. You are going to love Wildwood!

Clothes

• Storage space is really limited, so pack creatively! You’ll need shorts, shirts, jeans, socks and all of the other stuff you normally put on every morning. Bring some Sunday dress clothes for church and one or two nice outfits for special dinners. The summer starts out cool, so bring a light jacket. Some appropriate swimwear is key beach attire. Women, choose a one-piece bathing suit. Men, no Speedo’s!

Linens

• Twin-sized sheets, a blanket, pillow, and towels.

Toiletries

• Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. Sunscreen, too.

Musical Instruments

• Wanna jam or share your talent? Bring your guitar, flute, drums, harp, harmonica, or any other instrument you might play.

Money

• Have enough to get by until your first paycheck— remember it will be several weeks before you actually get paid. $250-300 should do it. I wouldn’t recommend carrying around large amounts of cash—there’s an ATM right around the corner from our house. You’re encouraged to open a summer bank account while you’re in Wildwood.

Sports Equipment

• Bike (and heavy-duty lock), basketball, volleyball, soccer ball, etc.

Car

• Helpful, especially if your job is a couple of miles away. Most parking is on the street.

Computers and Electronic Equipment

• Just consider the reality that we live in a busy beach town and bringing this stuff presents an opportunity to have it stolen; so don't bring anything that's not backed up or priceless (to you).  Please don’t bring a desktop computer because space is limited. No TVs.

As you pack and prepare, here are some things to consider:

• Space is limited!  You will be 2-4 to a room and it is tight on space. Please pack accordingly. You will most likely be sharing a small closet and have a desk and 2-3 small drawers each. 

• Please bring your own sheets, pillows and towels.

• There is street parking and a few spots available at the church two blocks away

• Computers - you are free to bring a laptop with you and there is wireless internet at the apartments.  We will ask that you use them less than normal to fully participate in the summer mission.  We don't want them to be a distraction but also know they are great for communicating with supporters and family back home. 

Student Made Example List

(Please use as a guideline, different students will have different needs)

• Small Bible (you will want to take it with you often)

• Devotional Book

• Notebook (journaling)

• Pen (for the notebook)

• Backpack (for carrying the pens, notebook and bible)

• Checkbook (you never know when you might need it)

• Personal Information (Ex: stuff you may need to apply for a job....social security number, green card info for international students, photo ID, etc.)

• Sheets

• Pillow

• Blanket

• Comforter (it gets cold the first week at night and air conditioning makes it even colder in the apts)

• Bath Towel

• Beach Towel

• Beach Chair (f you’ve got one you want to bring)

• Bathing Suit 

• Warm Clothes (sweatshirts for any night activities)

• Nice Clothes (for church and the project banquet)

• Nice Shoes

• Work Shoes

• Sandals (which might be work shoes for you life guards)

• Sneakers/Tennis Shoes

• Plenty of shorts and T-shirts

• Laundry Bag

• Quarters (for the laundry)

• Alarm Clock

• Toiletries 

• Shower Basket

• Sun Screen

• Sun Glasses 

• Bug Spray (very important for outdoor evening events)

• Camera

• Sports Stuff (Ex: Frisbee, Whiffle Ball, Football etc.)

• Musical Instruments (Ex: Guitars or things you think might be appropriate)

• Games or cards

• Recipes....you will be cooking a lot of your meals

• Support Information (copies of all checks and any checks that still need to be turned in)

• Social Security Card (to apply for jobs)

• Spending money

• Health insurance card (if you have one)

• Any prescription medication you may need (you might need to get an extended supply or check to make sure you can refill it somewhere in Wildwood)

Hope this helps you as you prepare to arrive! Can't wait to see you!