Packing List + Things to Consider

Must-Haves

• Reusable water bottle, sun screen, sun hat

• Government Issued or School Issued Photo ID (Identification Card, Driver’s License, Passport)

• Money (almost everything is covered in tuition, but you may want to bring some spare cash for snacks at the airport or souvenirs for family and friends).

• Medications/ Specialty vitamins – enough for the 2 week program plus some extra in case.

• Laptop + charger: this is not required for any NYSID courses, but if you prefer to bring one, you can. Please note that SSB is not responsible for lost or damaged laptops.

• For Interior Design I & II: Architects Scale and 45-degree triangle ruler, 8"

• For Photography in the City: digital camera (preferred) or a smart phone with photo-capabilities.

Clothing

The weather in New York City in the summertime is typically hot and humid. Temperatures typically range between 70°F - 95°F. 

• Pack layers! Weather in the summer can be unpredictable: rainy, hot, humid….look ahead and be prepared!

• Comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring shoes that are comfortable to walk in.  We will be walking around the city to and from classes and walking during the weekends for excursions.

• Shower shoes or flip-flops

• Rain jacket, poncho or umbrella. Most people in the city prefer a rain jacket, as we are walking around busy streets. 

• Exercise gear – if you are planning on working out, running etc. We do have gym access in our building with free weights, ellipticals, treadmills.

• Nice outfit for the Final Night: we will be having a celebration to mark the end of the program. It’s a chance to dress-up and have some fun! Many students will wear nice dresses, skirts, slacks, button-downs, etc. 

• SSB does not have a formal dress code, however we ask that you dress in “neat attire”, meaning clean, not too revealing, not too short, and appropriate to meet guest speakers and go on excursions. You will be meeting professionals in your field of study, some of whom you may come across later in your career. Please dress presentably. 

• One business casual outfit for visits to companies or outside organizations and to wear for your final presentation. Many students where sundresses, slacks/jeans and a polo, skirts and nice top, etc.

Dorm Room & Gear

• Dorms are fully furnished: desk, bed, dresser, refrigerator and cabinets in the kitchen. 

• Cell Phone & charger

• Headphones

• Backpack or Messenger bag. You will carry this to and from campus every day and on weekend excursions. 

• You must bring your own linens and towels. Optional to bring hangers. There are no linens/hangers provided, including pillows.

  • • Linens: TWIN XL*

• Shower curtains are provided for the shared bathroom and 1 toilet paper roll upon arrival. 

Miscellaneous Items

We will not be making a special run to the store for snacks or forgotten items, so make sure you bring everything you need! During free time, you're welcome to go shopping.

• Shower caddy/something to carry your toiletry items to the shared bathroom

• Sunscreen

• Shampoo & Conditioner

• Deodorant

• Soap

• Bug spray – if you are especially susceptible to bites!

• Contact Lens Solution & enough Lenses

• Ear plugs 

• Feminine hygiene products

• Personal & Prescription Medications, Vitamins. Please bring enough medication to last the whole program. You should pack 2 Epi pens if you are prescribed. 

• Snacks that you may want during travel or during downtime at SSB.

• Laundry Detergent. Washers and are provided in our building, but you must bring your own detergent and use an app to pay. 

Medicine on Program

During the program, students will retain possession of their medication. Summer Springboard defines medication as both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication. If you have a change in medication from what you submitted on your Medical History Form upon application, please let us know by emailing nysid@summerspringboard.com.

Medications must be in the original container and labeled with the student’s name, name of medication, directions for medication administration, and the date of the prescription. Medication will be self-administered by the student during the duration of the program, as provided in the Medical Consent written authorization. When traveling with prescription medicine, be sure to pack it in your carry-on in the original bottle/pack.

Snacks, Recommended Items, etc.

• Make sure to pack plenty of anything you cannot live without! If you simply cannot get by without a certain brand of face wash or your daily protein bar, be sure to stock up beforehand.

• Cards, games, a book

• Satchel, purse or bag to carry close to you while walking around the city on the weekends