Packing List
What do I pack for the trip?
While each trip is different, and the items you need will vary for each location and service project, the following is a guideline for important things you should not forget.
· Personal Items
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Shower Items (shampoo, soap, towel, shower shoes, etc.)
- Prescription Medications
- Contacts and/or glasses
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen, bug spray
· Clothing
- Enough clothes for the week
- Long pants and close-toed shoes (for construction and warehouse service sites)
- One business casual outfit if your group is going out to dinner or an alumni visit
- Pajamas
· Sleeping- All trips stay together as a group either on site or close to the site in affordable housing/lodging locations. Depending where your group is staying, you may need any of the following. Make sure to check with your trip leaders for more information.
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag
- Sheets/Blankets
- Sleeping Pad/ Small Air Mattress
· Other Items
- Games for the ride and free time (cards, catchphrase, etc.)
- Spending money for food and other items if you wish *Unless otherwise noted, food is not included in the cost of the trip and will require extra spending money.
- Phone, tablet, charger cords *Please note that your trip leaders and/or your service site staff may ask that you not use phones and/or take pictures during certain portions of your trip. Please respect these rules of your trip and be polite about technology use.
- Journal notebook and pen to record your thoughts during the trip.