Campus & Local Info

Accommodations

Dorms

Attendees who choose to stay on campus will be staying in Coles Tower.

Nearby Hotels

If you choose not to camp out in the dorms, there are several nearby hotels that may have availability.  Secure your room, then register with the Commuter option to remove the dorm from your registration.

Bowdoin College maintains a page of area accommodations on their website.

Parking Info

No permit needed, see this page for more information.  

Accessibility

Please indicate on your Registration form any accommodation that would improve your experience of Boot Camp.

Buildings & Meeting Spaces

Lactation Rooms

Maps

Campus Maps – Coles Tower is building 69, in section B10 of the map.

      Our sessions will be held in Searles Science Building 14, in section G9 of the map

Wireless Access

Directions

Detailed directions are available on the Bowdoin College website.

Camping in the Dorms

What to Bring

• shampoo, conditioner, soap (including hand soap), shower items

• flip flops (for showers)

• washcloth

• pillow (if you have a favorite one)

• power strip

• alarm clock

• musical instruments (if you play)

• snacks and drinks

• walking shoes

• rain gear

• clothes hangers

• reading lamp

• umbrella

• fan - dorms have air conditioning but you may want more air flow

• chargers (phone, tablet, laptop, mp3 player, etc.)

• extra blanket (dorm temperatures may not be to your taste)

• sweater or sweatshirt (lecture hall and library temps are set to 70F but may vary by a few degrees)

• mattress pad (mattresses in dorms are often slick and it can be a challenge getting the flat sheet that is provided as a bottom sheet to stay on!)

What Will Be Supplied

• • 2 flat sheets & pillowcase

  • blanket (thin)

  • pillow

  • two towels

Near-Campus Dining

Meals are only covered as part of Boot Camp registration from Wednesday lunch through Friday lunch.  For those arriving Tuesday or staying in the area for the weekend, there are several eateries near campus. 

If you are looking for a specific cuisine or in need of dietary accommodations, please don't hesitate to email or ask your host Sue O'Dell.