2025 Washington DC Packing List

• One small portable luggage (carry-on size is best)

• Spending Money 

• Shoes- sneakers are best. We will be walking A LOT. 

• Socks

• Lightweight jacket for cold, rainy weather

• Outfit for Spirit Dinner Cruise (see below) 

• Layers of clothing (sweatshirt or fleece)

• 2-3 pairs of school-appropriate bottoms (jeans are good)

• Prescription medicine (in original container) to give to nurse.

• Over-the-counter medication needs to be in the original container as well, labeled with the student’s name, 

and given to the school nurse

• Inhalers & EpiPens (self carry & clearly labeled)

• Book/games for the bus ride

• Snacks/ refillable water bottle 

• Toiletries and personal items/pack what you need. 

• SMALL portable umbrella

• Wall charger for phone

• Backpack for traveling during the day

• Portable phone charger (not necessary but may be helpful)

• Sunscreen

Dress Code Information for the Dinner Cruise: 

   We recommend casually stylish attire such as nice pants or jeans, polos, 

button-down shirts, and sundresses or skirts. 

Although allowed, we strongly discourage t-shirts, casual jeans, shorts, and sneakers.

Don’t forget, we’ll be cruising on the water! We suggest wearing flat, 

closed-toed shoes (recommended, but not required or enforced) for your safety.”

Dress Code for the Capitol Tour:

The school dress code applies. Please no ripped jeans, graphic t-shirts, or crop tops.

Please remember you are representing Hampton Academy

What to leave at home:

• Computers & Gaming Systems 

• Valuable items

• UGGS (They are not waterproof and the streets tend to be wet in May)